Severe Melasma Sufferer Finally Takes Off Her Makeup Thanks to Fraxel
Patrick Carney, MD Edina, MN
The following is an excerpt of a letter sent to Dr. Patrick Carney's office two days after the treatment of a patient with severe melasma. This particular patient has suffered from melasma for her entire adult life and has carried heavy makeup with her on a daily basis, retouching her cover-up constantly over the course of a day. For nearly twenty years, she did not allow anyone to see her without makeup on to hide the discoloration caused by her melasma.
Hi Deb!
Hey thanks again for the referral for the Fraxel. I think all the the gals at the spa could see that I was in desperate need of the treatment!
The results were not totally what I expected in terms of the recovery. I looked at the ladies who had it done right before me and they looked perfectly normal, not much swelling or redness, so I thought I would look the same when I was finished.
Because I needed such a severe treatment, I think they quadrupled the intesity...which was good, but a hard recovery. To top it all off, I got the flu that night. So I looked like a giant smurf (because of the blue dye used) with a basketball-sized head and ready to get sick at any moment.
The recovery on one side of my face is still in the works. I had several scabbed areas that are trying to heal, and my eye was swollen almost completely shut for a couple days. HOWEVER, the BEST news is that I think it completely got rid of my melasma , or most of it anyway! There are a few spots that could use more treatments, but it worked really well.
Now if it will just heal completely, I could see the total results...I can't wait.
I would love to continue to be a test case if they'd like...they get some good pictures!! :)
Thanks so much!!
Kim
Note that the blue dye comes off easily now as Fraxel users across the country have learned what to use to get all of the color to come off.
Also note that most patients after mild or moderate treatment do not require more than 1-2 days for recovery, which is typically referred to as "social" downtime. You can wear makeup and continue normal activites following Fraxel treatment, but may appear red and flaky for a short period of time.
If you have melasma, sun damage, acne scarring, uneven skin tone, uneven pigmentation, and wrinkles, you could be a good candidate for Fraxel treatment.
Patrick Carney, MD
Dr. Patrick S. Carney is a well-respected expert in the field of Dermatology and a longtime Twin Cities resident. All of our staff are medically supervised and trained thoroughly in the latest techniques and procedures in dermatology and cosmetic treatments.
We have the latest technology of lasers, thoroughly researched and proven to have the most efficacy in treatment of both medical and cosmetic issues.
Cosmetic services at Advancements in Dermatology include BOTOX Cosmetic, BOTOX Therapeutic, Laser services for tightening and toning, hair removal, skin rejuvenation, rosacea, acne and veins, Thermage, Fraxel, Restylane, Juvederm, facials, photo-facials, makeup and product expertise.
Dr. Carney is a Master Trainer for Sculptra and is also the number one Botox Cosmetic provider in the state of Minnesota.
ARTICLE: Face Value - "Medical spas" for cosmetic procedures are popping up all over the Twin Cities. Twin Cities Business Magazine profiles Dr. Patrick Carney, January 2008.
VIDEO: Dr. Carney discusses Fraxel, Artefill, Botox, sun damage, and skin care on KARE 11's Fresh Start Friday
This story aired on KARE 11 in early May 2007, featuring a mother of three who began to notice the way genetics and life were taking shape on her face. "It was getting deeper and I couldn't massage it out, and I couldn't get it to go away, so I thought maybe that Botox isn't such a bad idea," she said.
ARTICLE: Dr. Carney's Local Lift article in the Fall 2005 Issue of Cosmetic Beauty Magazine
The Local Lift is a face lift performed under local anesthesia, an alternative method of facial rejuvenation which does not require full general anesthesia and can be performed in-office. The cost is lower and the recovery time can be dramatically reduced.
EDUCATION:
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Arts - Biology (B.A.) 1976
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Texas
Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) 1980
POST GRADUATE TRAINING:
Flexible Intern, Butterworth Hospital
Grand Rapids, Michigan 1980 - 1981
Residency, Dermatology, University Hospital of Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio - Case Western Reserve 1984 - 1987
Board Certification Dec. 1988
Elective, Dr. Saul Asken
Westport, Connecticut Jan. 1987
Elective, Dr. Bluford Stough
Hot Springs, Arkansas Jan. 1987
Elective, Dr. John Yarborough
New Orleans, Louisiana Jan. 1987
Elective, Dr. George Farber
New Orleans, Louisiana Jan. 1987
Fellowship, Alt Cosmetic Surgery Center
Minneapolis, MN July 1987 - 1988
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Advancements in Dermatology
Medical Director/Owner
Edina, Robbinsdale, Crystal, Burnsville, Minnesota
September 1, 1988 - present
Dr. Boni Elewski, Partner
Barberton Citizen Hospital
Barberton, Ohio December 1988
Mednet Immedidate Care
Euclid Clinic Foundation July 1984 - December 1986
EmCare Medical Center
Medical Director
Dallas, Texas 1982 - 1984
Major Trauma Center
Emergency Physician
Dallas, Texas 1981 - 1984
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Pilot Efficacy Study of Roferon-A Administered Intramuscularly in the Therapy of Recurrent Condylomata Acuminata
Coordinator
Hoffman-LaRoche
Nutley, New Jersey
CERTIFICATION:
Basic Life Support Provider, 1989
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, 1989
Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider, 1983
MEDICAL LICENSURE:
State of Minnesota, 1987
State of Ohio, 1984
AWARDS:
American Academy of Dermatology
Annual Art Exhibit
Art in Dermatologic Photography
"Uncombable Hairs" under polarized lights
2nd Prize, 1985
American Academy of Dermatology
Annual Art Exhibit
Art in Dermatologic Photography
"Bump on a Log/Blast Off"
1st Prize, 1986
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine
"Top Doc" Award Dermatology/Cosmetic Surgery 1999 - Present
MEETINGS:
Cleveland Dermatology Society
University Hospital of Cleveland
Presented:
Case # 8: The Uncombable Hair Syndrome "Pill Trianguli et Canaliculi" or "Spun Glass Hair"
Case # 26: Urticaria Pegmentosa
Case # 27: Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts
September, 1984
Cleveland Dermatology Society
Metropolitan General Hospital November 1984
Columbus Dermatology Society
Ohio State University November 1984
American Academy of Dermatology
Washington, D.C. December 1984
Presented: The Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Cleveland Dermatology Society
Cleveland Clinic Foundation April 1985
Cleveland Dermatology Society
University Hospitals of Cleveland September 1985
Presented:
Case # 5: Naegili-Francoschette-Jadassohn Syndrome
Case # 15: Arsenic Bowens
Case #20: Weber Cockayne Disease
Control States Dermatology Society
Cleveland, Ohio October 1985
Cleveland Dermatology Society
Metropolitan General Hospital November 1985
Columbus Dermatology Society
Ohio State University November 1985
American Academy of Dermatology
Las Vegas, Nevada December 1985
Presented: The KID Syndrome, Keratitis, Ichthysosis and Deafness Syndrome
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Palm Springs, CA March 1986
Cleveland Dermatology Society
Cleveland Clinic Foundation April 1986
Cleveland Dermatology Society
University Hospital of Cleveland September 1986
Presented:
Case #1: Condyloma Acuminata
Case #19: Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis
Dermatopathology Workshop
Cleveland clinic Foundation October 1986
Cleveland Dermatology Society
Metropolitan General Hospital November 1986
American Academy of Dermatology
New Orleans, Louisiana December 1986
Presented: Herpes Gastationes Associated with Favorable Fetal Outcome
PUBLICATIONS:
1) Hazen, P.G., Carney, P.S., Lynch, W.S: Keratitis, Ichthyosis and Deafness. Report of a case with development of multiple cutaneous neoplasms.
2) Carney, P.S., Bickers, D.: Dermatologic Disease of the Genitalia in: Urology for the NonUrologist. Edited by Kursh, Medical Economics Book Publisher.
Patrick Carney, MD Advancements in Dermatology 7373 France Ave S #408 Edina, MN
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