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Questions about xcimer treatments...

Posted by Shamira on April 17, 2012 at 4:32am in Main

Hi all,

I've done 17 treatments with the xcimer so far. I'm seeing re-pigmentation on my arms, elbows, shoulder, hips, face, and just recently my hand!  I was wondering if any of you guys have had re-pigmentation on your knees, ankles and fingertips? Those I am told are the tough spots.  

Look forward to your responses!

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  • Roseanna Criado April 18, 2012 at 6:34am

    thank you for the link :)

    • Shamira > Roseanna Criado December 6, 2012 at 3:29am
      I think I'm at 1800 right now.
    • Hana Teferi > Roseanna Criado December 3, 2012 at 6:16am

      I wonder how is going with this treatment does it help you all over?

      • Shamira > Hana Teferi December 3, 2012 at 7:18am

        I'm up to 60 treatments as of today and am seeing great results.  Even seeing repigmentation on my feet and fingers which I thought would never happen!  It's been slow. The office I got to is the third one I have gone to for treatments and they see a lot of patients. I am told that in some people it may take up to 2 years of treatment!    Another down side is have I spent a lot of money out of pocket even with insurance covering it.  Let me know if you have another questions!

        • Hana Teferi > Shamira December 3, 2012 at 10:55pm

          Thank you I just want to know how it is going I hear a lot about xcimer but not from people who get good result,many be unfortunately they are not active on forum or don`t want to share there experience . I am thinking to try the excimer I will come with questions after..

           

           

          • Bamsegutt > Hana Teferi December 4, 2012 at 4:28am

            Dear Shamira ..thank you for your post , do you get pink/red in all spots or can it repigment with out showing redness?

             

            • Shamira > Bamsegutt December 4, 2012 at 4:34am

              It seems like in the beginning I was more red but then i wasn't. I was concerned I wouldn't get the best results.  But my tech assured me that it would still re-pigment even though it wasn't turning red.  For example, my feet have never turned red and it's re-pigmenting VERY slowly.  I think it really depends on your tech and how fast they want to go up on the dosage also. THe office I go to has two and one wants to make sure I'm red longer while the other one is more cautious about "burning" me.  So, yes in my experience you can still repigment even if you don't turn red.  Just takes a LOOONG time! :-)

  • Roseanna Criado April 17, 2012 at 9:31am

    i never herd of this treatment. can you give a little info on exactly what it is and what you do

    • Shamira > Roseanna Criado April 17, 2012 at 12:30pm

      Here is a link to the company that makes the laser:

      http://www.photomedex.com/xtrac/details/vitiligo.htm

      You can also contact them with questions

      Call 1-877-44-XTRAC

      They're really helpful and most insurance companies pay for treatment.  It's still costly...I've spent $1500 already!

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