Never had that treatment; don't know that I would. I'd need to know a LOT more about it than the info you've provided.

And please don't call me "kid." I'm almost 66 years old.

I'll be starting my treatment shortly. But my Dr described all the symptoms you mentioned. From what you described , I just can't hardly wait to start mine.....NOT!

My daughter had this on her leg, twice! First time didn't do much as it came back the following year. From what I understand they scraped the skin (deeper) the second time and made sure to get the outer edges. So far it's been about 3 years now, and it hasn't returned. *Just wanted to add that she also had to have a skin graft the second time.*

jeff-1010...It's not the worst treatment ever but it is one that I was not completely prepared for. From what I understand, your discomfort level after treatment all depends on how long you incubate after the liquid is applied, 90 minutes or 3 hours. My Dr. ordered a 3 hour incubation for me. I was told to stay out of sunlight, phloresent light and halogen light for 48 hours after treatment. Silly me, I thought that after 48 hours I would be almost back to normal...I was not. My face was puffy, red, tight and I looked like a red raccoon. The treatment was on Monday, today is Sunday and I still have not left the house. If I had known that my face would look like raw meat for this long I would have made sure that I had food in the house to last for at least a week. I have my 4 week check up next month and I am sure that I will be told that I need another treatment. I think insurance pays for 3. Until just a few years ago, I lived in the sun all summer...that has come to an end. I'm not afraid to have a second treatment or even a 3rd. If this is what I need to do in order to avoid skin cancer, I will do it and be grateful that it is an option. Good luck, jeff, I have heard that the results are worth it.

justlinda, it sounds like you Daughter has had good luck with it. That is always good news!

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I had a similar treatment two years ago. My dermatologist did the 'peel' to rid my face and neck of potential pre-cancerous cells. First, a lotion was applied to increase the skin's sensitivity to the wavelength of light used in the treatment. My eye were covered with protective lenses and I was exposed to intense blue light.

The recovery was about the same as sunburn except that the burned skin came off in small flakes. There was itching, the same as sunburn.

Thanks for the insight mcsooey. I think the doc said 90minutes. At this point it's just a precaution. To much time in the sun, bald , blond and blue. Every thing you need to start your very own skin cancer factory. I bang the top of my head mostly because I'm tall and that's caused some skin cells to miss behave. Staying out of the sun will be a breeze , as anything over 65degrees is just too Damm hot.

Best of luck on your treatment

the minute I found out my mother had a lesion on her face (she lived in vegas and baked in coppertone her first several years, after they moved there) I stopped going out and have tried to encourage my children and grands, about the dangers...and now with some of my meds, I can get "sun poisoning" (red without direct sun) so i'm the shade hugger....the kids do use sun block...nothing like my teen years in los angeles....

jemdanyd...that sounds like the same treatment that I had last week. I was surprised by the itching and the dead skin is now peeling off in big sheets. I look like I have dandruff but it all from my face. It's a little strange. But on the up side, the skin under all the dead stuff is soft and normal. I hope it accomplishes what it the Dr. wants.

jeff...good luck and it will all be fine. The treatment itself was not painful. It was very warm and I felt some stinging while the light was on but nothing I could not tolerate. Do exactly what they tell you to do when you leave the office and you will be fine. A cool compress helps on the day of the treatment, some Ibuprofin (sp) and some moisturizer. You might want to clear your calendar; my treatment was one week ago today and today is the first day that I feel comfortable enough to go out in public. Still not back to normal but today is the first day that I will not frighten small children.

Good luck and let me know how it goes.

Sooey

susanjf_gw...yep, I hear ya...if only we could take back all those hours of bathing in the sun. I Loved those tans but man, I am paying for them now.

Sooey

This thread caught my eye and I've read all your comments. After many years of ignoring the little "bumps" in the hair line on my forehead, I casually asked my Oncology/Hematology/MD about them. He gave me the same diagnosis. He told me to see my PC, who is a DO, and that he could freeze them off; no problem. I have an appointment coming up with him. Have any of you heard of the freezing method?
Yes, I am a sun worshiper still.
Sue

It's different . The one I'm getting is a mixture of chemical and a specific light wave to burn off a patch of skin.

I think, key word think, the doc is going to use drops of liquid nitrogen to freeze the individual bumps on your head.

Yes, the liquid nitrogen is sprayed on the spot which freezes it, it will blister, dry up and be gone. This treatment can leave white spots, scars, on your skin. Not a problem at the hair line but not what you would want on a cheek, nose or chin. It can hurt but it is fast, 5 - 10 seconds. I've had it done at several locations and it can work.

Good luck, it will be over before you know it.

sooey