I don't even know how to start this post. I want to gush about SkinDC in general, but the main objective is to talk about my laser treatment, so I'll start with that.
I recently visited SkinDC in Arlington for a laser resurfacing treatment. After a few conversations through email, we had decided on one that sounded best for my skin. I was nervous, excited, anxious. How was it going to feel? What would the laser fix? Would I look like Samantha on Sex and the City afterwards? However, after my consultation, my mind was at ease.
The laser treatment Dr. Keaney and I ultimately decided to go with was the BBL (not the original choice). SkinDC has this very cool, very legit technology which, after multiple pictures of your face and skin, determines your skin's "age" and what areas need treatment. I'm not doing this technology justice; it was one of the coolest things I've seen. It measures UV, brown spots, wrinkles, texture, pores..you can see in the picture everything it covers.
What we gathered from the pictures, is that I need to focus on the brown spots, UV, and texture way more than wrinkles (who knew?..but also, Botox..). The BBL laser focuses on exactly what I need treated.
The actual treatment itself takes no time at all. First they remove your makeup, then they use an alcohol pad to remove any other impurities. They then apply a thick-gel like substance all over your face, cover your eyes with little stickers and they're off. The laser feels like hot, little rubber band snaps (as Dr. Keaney described) and he was totally right. It's not terribly painful, but I wouldn't want to have the treatment last any longer than it did. It's uncomfortable and your face gets pretty hot..but it's done within five minutes..probably even shorter than that.
My face was a little swollen, red, and tender right afterwards, but it went away in about 2-3 hours. There is basically no downtime which was super important to me. I can't miss work for something like this :)
Over the next week, I could tell that my brown spots were getting even darker and eventually they started falling off. One of the staff members, Laurel, described the feeling as little coffee grinds on your face. No one would notice but you.
The results were amazing! I could tell a noticeable difference in the texture and evenness of my skin tone. The after pictures are proof. I went back about two weeks later for a follow-up and as you can see from the before and after pictures, my brown spots decreased (as well as my skin's texture improved) by ~100%..in just one treatment. SkinDC and Dr. Keaney recommend three treatments and you can bet that I'm saving up my $ for two more.
Now, to the gushing. Mary Keaney, her husband and the doctor who performed by treatment, Dr. Terrence Keaney as well as all of the staff I interacted with were the friendliest, most helpful people. I typically have a lot of questions when trying something new - especially when it comes to beauty treatments and everyone was so professional and patient..not to mention educated. Every question I asked was answered in a genuine and knowledgeable way. They never tried to sell me on more services or try and get me to do something I didn't need, but did a thorough consultation advising me on things I could possibly do down the line.
I can't say enough good things about SkinDC and highly recommend going in for, at least, a consultation.
Thank you so much for having me in, SkinDC..I'll be back :)
I was provided the service in exchange for promotion; however, my love for this place and the treatment is real..they are amazing and I'll continue to do BBL if my wallet allows :)
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