This person has allowed their email to be published, it is: richardtodd2001[REPLACE]yahoo.com Replace the [REPLACE] with an @ sign for the email address to work (this helps stop spam) Rosacea / flushing / facial redness treatment report from: Richard Would they recommend this: Yes TreatmentType: Photofacial, view reports of all Photofacial treatments Details: I have had a total of 5 treatments. 4 were done at 4 week intervals back in 2004 and 2005. I saw big improvements in the redness of my skin. Immediately my skin was smoother after just the first session. Some small brown patches dissapeared within 4 days of the first treatment. No real redness relief after the first treatment. My nose improved tremendously after the first treatment. All the broken capilaries just dissapeared. I began this procedure because I have 2 port wine birthmarks on my forehead. I have always had to wear coverup. And being a 'dude' I don't like doing this at all, but if I don't everyone always asks, "Hey what happened to your forehead?" After 4 treatments I noticed that the port wine stains dimminished about 40%, but not enough to eliminate the need for cover up. However the rest of my face look much improved. Unfortunately I did not keep on a schedule with these treatments and after a year my face went back to the redness I was used to. Now in Feb 07 I have recently I began going again. I am planning on going through maybe as many as 6 treatments. Good news is the price has come down quite a bit since I last went. Before Dr. Bitter was billing out at $550 a session and they were charging I think $70 for the small thing of lidocane. Now I have decided to see one of Dr. Bitter's assistants who only charges $350 per session and the lidocane is now included in the $350 charge. Much better deal. Dr. Bitters prices have come down to $450 per session now. I reccomend this procedure but keep in mind you are going to have to keep it up. I did not and the poor appearance of my skin came back. Just a sign of aging I guess. I think if you could go twice a year and get this done your skin would keep looking great. On whole, I reccomend this but go to the cheaper assistants, they are just as good as Dr. Bitter himself. I have been to both and will continue to go to the assistants, especially Camille who is great. Treatment Center: Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology Doctor: Dri Bitter Sr, Camille Location: Los Gatos, California Number: 408-358-5757 URL: www.aaderm.com Email: Result (0=none 10=cure): 8 Email: TreatmentDate: 2004-2007 Who did the treatment: Doctor Why not add your own report and contribute to this growing database? Keep up to date with the latest news on rosacea in our Rosacea Blog! For more information on rosacea, join the rosacea support group. Please note: Each treatment report is owned by, and is the reponsibility of, the author