Lisa's Posts

It does work and can be very helpful, however please talk with your dermatologist about taking the process slow and also ask about any possible effects. I did it, had one like every 6 weeks...3xs, and it was too powerful so that the skin thinned out so much you could see through to the internal surtures. I promise I don't share this to scare, but it was such a horrifying experience and scary. I was meeting with plastic surgeons and also cardio thoracic surgeons to see about surgery to correct, when thankfully skin rejuvenated and started growing back.

I developed a keloid also. I had the same treatment as Shannon and mine is finally flat. What Shannon describes is true, my dermatologist was very wary doing too many. thankfully, I did have 3 treatments but spread over a year so , the skin is ok, does feel thinner, but, not itchy and irritated as before.

Hey Lisa, I imagine this might have been quite difficult to hear. But, I think your doctor makes a really great point. There are many advances happening in transcatheter technologies right now that should make your next procedure (if you need one) much, much, much easier. You might like to watch this video to learn more - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2017/04/19/scout-feasibility-study-tricuspid-mitralign/