Reviewer: WaryUser, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The communication from my doctor was very poor. They do not prepare you for the after effects. Should be honest and provide products for the burning and pain afterwards. The actual blu-light procedure was annoying but not painful. As others have stated, like holding your face in front of an open oven door. Manageable. But I was unprepared for the awful pain for 2 days afterwards. Had chills and na ... Show Full Comment

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The communication from my doctor was very poor. They do not prepare you for the after effects. Should be honest and provide products for the burning and pain afterwards. The actual blu-light procedure was annoying but not painful. As others have stated, like holding your face in front of an open oven door. Manageable. But I was unprepared for the awful pain for 2 days afterwards. Had chills and nausea, like my body was in shock. Bought aloe but would have been nice if doctor's office had provided something stronger. And when they tell you to stay out of the sun, they mean any heat source. Can't just wear a hat. After my skin healed, it looked great. Smooth and fresh. It has now been 4 months after my treatment and all the spots I was concerned about have returned. Red and scaly. Just like before blu-light treatment. I had used Picato and Efudex several times before and although they have their own discomfort, they worked. So my takeaway is this: Although the treatment with blu-light is quicker, it does not last. The after pain is intense. Picato or Efudex is easier to use and the effects are long-lasting. I've never had a spot return after using the creams.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I can't believe in the other reviews that their medical practitioner didn't provide cooled air to blow on their face or arms during the Blu-light phase.

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I can't believe in the other reviews that their medical practitioner didn't provide cooled air to blow on their face or arms during the Blu-light phase.
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Reviewer: RichL1, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Excellent Results - Very pleased. I realize everyone's experience is different, but this was a very effective treatment for me. Major areas of pre cancer on face and scalp ( dry flaking bumps, red spots, etc ) which had been frozen more times than I can count. One derm was a cutter and he took many biopsies (all negative). Levulan Treatment was as others described but tolerable with a fan ... Show Full Comment

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Excellent Results - Very pleased. I realize everyone's experience is different, but this was a very effective treatment for me. Major areas of pre cancer on face and scalp ( dry flaking bumps, red spots, etc ) which had been frozen more times than I can count. One derm was a cutter and he took many biopsies (all negative). Levulan Treatment was as others described but tolerable with a fan for the 16 minutes. My face definitely got red and some discomfort ( a little advil ) but every 2 hours CVS fragrance free lotion (except at night ) and peeling and itching were reduced significantly. (Hint: set multiple alarms on an Iphone every 2 hours). Inside for 2 1/2 days and then running errands, etc. until after day 5 when I looked almost back to normal. Dry areas and bumps all gone and complexion now getting uniform on day 8. I would do this again in a heartbeat versus freezing or the cutter. Hope you have similar experience but believe me the 2 HR lotion is a must.
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Reviewer: Rebekah, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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With a history of skin cancer, I agreed to have this procedure in an effort to stave off future surgeries. They applied the Levulan and waited an hour then did the BLU light for 16 minutes. It felt like a blow torch on my face, but the worst was yet to come. This is Day 8. My skin has peeled multiple times. Four areas have bled. The pain and burning has been unbelievably intense. Never, never will ... Show Full Comment

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With a history of skin cancer, I agreed to have this procedure in an effort to stave off future surgeries. They applied the Levulan and waited an hour then did the BLU light for 16 minutes. It felt like a blow torch on my face, but the worst was yet to come. This is Day 8. My skin has peeled multiple times. Four areas have bled. The pain and burning has been unbelievably intense. Never, never will I do this to myself again. This procedure should be re-classified as torture. I did it to prevent the need for more Mohs surgeries but this is far more painful than the most painful Mohs surgery I ever had--and longer lasting. (I found some coupons in the packaging that came with the drug--coupons that expired in 2012. This is 2016! Is it possible that the drug itself had expired?)
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Reviewer: Brian, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This was the most painful thing I've ever done on purpose. While under the light it felt like a blowtorch on my face. Was pretty painful for about 3 days, and peeled for several weeks after. When it was all over though, my skin looked much better, so I can't say I'm dis-satisfied. Given my experience, I will not be doing this again though.

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This was the most painful thing I've ever done on purpose. While under the light it felt like a blowtorch on my face. Was pretty painful for about 3 days, and peeled for several weeks after. When it was all over though, my skin looked much better, so I can't say I'm dis-satisfied. Given my experience, I will not be doing this again though.
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