my latest attempt to fix my skin | BBL + Halo experience with prices! | sarah brithinee

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Thanks so much for watching today’s video! It’s been a while since I did my last skin update video. In today’s video I’m sharing all of the lasers and treatments I’ve done to my skin over the last few months to try to get this pigmentation gone once and for all!
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[@carolynmaryscott]

Your voice is very easy on the ears. The way you express yourself is soft, calm and intelligent. You don't rush through it -- you are a great communicator. You take time to show your entire face. Well done!

[@laurawoodall2211]

I really appreciated your honesty about your results. Thank you for taking us through your journey with the procedures you had done.

[@MichelleSPodcast]

OMG, thank you for explaining because I've looked at 40 videos and finally someone had a similar experience to me. My moisturizer is getting caught in my dead skin and it's day five.

[@sarariegel]

The random skin compliment made me go “awwww!” - that’s amazing!!

[@whitney1677]

Thanks for showing what it's really like! I think some people gloss over the truly uncomfortable recovery days. 😌

[@ariaciano6910]

Thank you for sharing your journey. The emotional aspect of this journey is very transparent in how exasperated you sound in the week after. Very relatable and that emotional honesty is very appreciated. I know it must be difficult to be so vulnerable in front of so many people. I’m getting Lase MD today, and also just wanted to share that while I was watching your video for that and you were on day 2 of recovery, my boyfriend came up and said “who’s that? She’s really pretty” while having no clue of the context (that your skin was healing and not in its normal state). And he’s right! You’re gorgeous!

[@TerriEnglish]

I had halo/ hero bbl two days ago and my swelling is much more dramatic. My eyelids which are not treated are selling so much that harder to insert contacts. Also, both lasers were incredibly painful. The 5-day recovery seems to obviously be much longer and, geez, I hope it does something significant. $2400.00. I had a regular fractional laser in 2015, and was trying to combat my melasma with hydrocodone and vitamin C-none of that worked at all. Fraxel did completely cure that and I felt like I had a nice result in that respect. You’re so young, so I would be careful of how may procedures you do. Just my opinion- but nice video!

[@helenalovelock1030]

In your opinion what is the best treatment for pigmentation and redness ??

[@TerriEnglish]

@@helenalovelock1030 The Fraxel cured my melasma-so that’s the only treatment I can personally recommend for that. As the Hero/Halo were combined, I’m not sure which did what but my overall tone (discolorations) is much better.

[@alannaaaa]

I think the treatments made a big difference, but you're right for the price it seems like it wasn't worth it. I think your skin looks great! Everyone is harder on themselves and has their own insecurities. But I promise you, no one looks at you and thinks you have bad skin ❤

[@shrutefarms4741]

You are so wrong….it was def worth the price.

[@sarafeeme9423]

Your skin is definitely improved, and you are a beautiful, young girl. However, I am disappointed that the spots only fairly improved with all the money that was spent. So glad you shared your experience as you provided a lot of information so that people can make educated choices for their skincare treatments. Good luck on your journey.

[@carak4356]

I liked outcomes with Fraxel. Angie Hot and Flashy has a video on that. It’s great for dark spots…. You might like that. It was 2 weeks recovery for me to get back to nml. 1 week for public

[@loribrooks7964]

Pregnancy often leads to melasma which doesn’t respond well to lasers. Have you tried a hydroquinone/trentinoin combo? It could help. Be consistent for 3 months. It made me turn into a porcelain doll. I’ve since stopped and some sunspots faded back in, likely due to sun exposure.

[@denaniksich9831]

Thank you so much for posting about your skincare journey and results with BBL & Halo. I know you didn’t get the results you were hoping for but your skin looks beautiful! Appreciate the head’s up on pain and what to do/not to do in the week after treatment.

[@RG-bd5fy]

Your skin looks SO much better! I think I will be going for something this year.

[@jamiecolter5156]

I’ve had the BBL three times and I’ve found your video the most the most relatable and helpful. Every time I get it done, I panic and feel so disgusting. Then I’m like whew….my skin looks great! lol. Such a weird cycle.

[@JHurov]

Thank you for sharing with us all your journey videos you have gone throughout to fix the concerns you have with the hyperpigmentation on your beautiful face. I have tried so many products and procedures myself and have not been able to lighten my melasma to the point I am satisfy. I just book an appointment to do the LaseMD and after watching a few videos on KZbin including yours which is the most informative of all, I have decided to cancel the appointment. Thank you again for your honesty and the outcome of your results.

[@JimmyGod6000]

Niacinamide twice a day, azelic acid twice a day, spf every morning has to be mineral sunscreen. Tretinoin every night. Layer the product from thinnest to thickest. Also hats to shield the face in the sun.

[@julie-annedrolet2241]

Do the laser factionnel co2 magic!

[@saraw8503]

I had laseMD a week ago. It provided some results. I have two more treatments scheduled each a month apart. I hope to get some results with each treatment.

[@bumberri]

What kind of result did you see? I’m thinking about doing it too

[@shrutefarms4741]

Just so everyone knows you can gently buff the dead skin off…..carefully. I’ve done this several times and all of the sandpaper on the skin keeps the moisture out so removing it speeds up the recovery by about 3 days. No one needs to tell me they say don’t buff it off since many dermatologist say downs many say don’t. Make up your own mind.

[@MichelleSPodcast]

I'm on day five with a ton of mends! I have so much built up that the moisturizer is sticking to it in my face looks white. So I can gently rub it off? I was told not to do it but I'm on day five and it's just starting to itch badly

[@dra551]

Yep, me too!!

[@godschild5692]

What did you use to Buff it off?

[@elisayoungblood7883]

I think the doctors are concerned about scarring if the skin is pulled off too quickly.

[@whereisleigh]

I cannot wait to watch this!!! Having my first IPL tomorrow!

[@nancyhope-landon9185]

I'm glad you haven't had to pay for your treatments as they get a bit pricey. Spending the money bothers me but the fact that there isn't a guarantee is hard for me to swallow. I had my dermatologist do some micro needling (3 treatments) in hopes that it would help some lip lines that I hate. She took pictures before and after and there was some progress but not what I was looking for. When we moved to Texas I found a derm. that lasered some sun spots off both of my hands which was perfect as the spots are gone. I would love to have an upper blepharoplasty as I have too much skin on my eyelids. Here in TX. there is a medical spa on every corner which is so different than Ohio. I'm sure many of the spas don't have Dr.'s which is totally scary to me.

[@judy9123]

Contour lids really work - for the eye lids.

[@laurahindle2859]

Thank you so much for your honest review. You look fantastic! 😊

[@kaitlinmassey4687]

Hope you talk about the pain level throughout. Also, we're you told not to itch your face or help with the peeling process? Or was that a choice because your face hurt? Could you do normal home and work activities?

[@LindsayOliviaKnight-wd5gw]

I just had mine done 7 hours ago, I already had really nice healthy skin, but they really sold the Halo because I said I wanted dramstic results and not to come in constantly with a more gentle laser … I almost wish it was more painful and red because im not noticing any changes. I need to just relax haha. You look amazing !!!! Xo

[@yesboy5036]

How are your results? Was Halo worth it?

[@AP-kb3tn]

Thanks for sharing your experience and honesty!

[@Joannabanana1989]

What an informative video! I have a halo for this month mainly for skin tightening and fine lines. I am hoping to get a more lifted look to my skin since I have seen some sagging in my thirties that I hate. I got a xmas special for $1000 which I thought was a good deal for halo.

[@elisayoungblood7883]

Oh dear. Trying to see the prices, but they disappeared so quickly. I want to compare prices with my dermatologist’s prices. Looks like they are comparable. I’m old. I’m having Ultherapy face/neck $3999. Then Halo Pro face/neck $2199 x 2 with Alsatian Enhancement System skin care $306, and Alsatian Sooth & Protect Recovery Balm $46. Then Moxi for my hands and arms $$1699 x 3 with Epionce Renewal Calming Cream $26. If I have IPL/BBL face/neck, it will cost$1,099 per treatment with Neocutis Bio Cream Firm Riche $197. And I’ll still probably need Radiesse on neck and backs of hands, which is $799 for 1.5 CC. Doctor says I need 5. And since I’m listing everything, if I need filler, Belotero will cost $799 for each vile. Even though my needs are different, it’s nice to know how much others will pay for different treatments. No one seems to discuss this. Thank you much.

[@samabdalla6117]

Thanks for sharing, I just cam back from my treatment. I am happy to hear from you about your experience.

[@eks007]

Holly is great! Good luck on your skin journey!

[@rosiesingleton6480]

Ever think of trying CO2 laser ?

[@Deactivatedbygoogle]

As i see ... your skin is the same before after ... ... the glow can appear also by a simple hydrofacial or HIFU treatment ... my personal thoughts .... ❤❤❤❤ for acne based on my personal experiences endymed is suitable with prp or somon which is omega 3 oil or fish oil extract

[@dmallen469]

I am doing this on Friday, 1/13. Thank you so much for posting this. You are beautiful in my eyes. I've heard we can require more than one treatment. I am a redhead with pink undertones as it is & I EASILY turn bright red. I can only imagine after my Halo treatment🤣😂🤣

[@susanrobinet]

Thanks for posting the ugly days, hard to find videos that aren’t posted by doctors trying to sell you the product. I’m hiding out inside day 7, it’s working but there are some funny brown spots where I never had spots so I hope that changes.

[@xmyxymx]

The pigmentation improvement is from bbl. A couple more bbl flawless sessions and they’ll be gone. The halo burning hell is insane. Skins texture seem to look worse than before however it’s hard to judge by the video in low res.

[@20Abbs11]

Aerolase Neo 1064 LASER first, then Microneedling with the perfect derma peel. It’s magical!

[@foxylady1933]

It's expensive for not being 100% satisfied!

[@funeats8201]

I’m so frustrated with my pigment issues. I can’t believe that we don’t have better treatments to remove them completely, especially for the prices these places are charging. I don’t want to invest that kind of money for a crapshoot that may or may not work.

[@jayajames1077]

Try frankincense essential oil by Doterra. Helped my sister’s dark spots. Takes a while, but works

[@reenchai2906]

Cosmelan peel is supposed to be good for pigmentation!

[@user-DVpazyamor]

Heliocare supplements daily may help keep pigmentation at bay too

[@KristaK-vb1zd]

cryotherapy! It’s so cheap and does the trick !

[@ShannonDaubenspeck]

I do see a good difference in your skin with the treatments you had done. I suffer from melasma and have done acid peals, IPL, lase MD as well. what has helped the the most is the musely products! the spot cream really does work. I had tried other creams such as obagi, 4%hydroquinone. the musely has worked the best for me and this is what I recommend to my patients as well.

[@compadreo]

Your video has helped me a lot, Thanks for your honesty and transparency. I just had BBL and one for improving collagen (sorry,I forgot the name of that treatment) a couple of days ago and I was freaking out a bit because my brown are so dark I had lots of darkening around my mouth. But after looking at your video is put me at ease. I won't go out in public for at least a weak! 😅I seriously look like I have a mustache and goatee.

[@audreypistor4610]

I feel better for you now lovely.

[@MichelleSPodcast]

I'm on day five and it still looks like yours on day two. When did you start rubbing an exfoliating your face? Gently?

[@iainblack2975]

For cash cosmetic practices are like heaven compared to the dreary regular PCP/ specialist insurance driven practices.

[@angelav8039]

I had mine 5 days ago and all of my dead skin has fallen off pretty much. I used natural aloe vera from my garden when I got home and took a nap. I was in pain so that is all I could try and do. I woke up about an hour later and my face no longer burned. I am kind of mad I used aloe because I didn’t get as much of a flake as I have seen on some vids. Was I not supposed to use aloe? Scars are not faded at all 😢

[@h3941]

You are so pretty but i know the feeling with pigmentation i have hormonal issues so i get pigmentation to but you look great. I know lasemd didnt work for you but did it help with anything at all. Have you tried hydroquinone for melasma?

[@danielles.harris4941]

Have you tried alexandrite laser?

[@balzoemg8415]

Where these services complimentary?

[@pinkpixiegirl]

Looks painful..ouch

[@victoriakirkland1243]

I am going in for 1 bbl plus halo. I already had 3 bbl. . This week 1 bbl then a few day later so the damage can surface. I may not need a halo.. about 10 days after I will see if one is needed

[@helenalovelock1030]

How did you get on? Would you recommend BBL? Do you need more than 1 BBL ?

[@Britbabe53]

SPF wasn't mentioned, I take it you use it religiously?

[@lisawifemom]

I had Halo today and they gave me no aftercare instructions! What cleanser did you use and what was the compact make up? Thank you!

[@shrutefarms4741]

That is alarming and you shouldn’t go back to that place. You should have been given a post care package. Use a gentle cleanser and get a post laser enzyme gel and keep moist.

[@helenalovelock1030]

How many treatments did you have.? I think it’s supposed to be 3 on the BBL

[@geminigrlize]

Depends on how dark. I just did my 1st on Tuesday and they told I won't need anymore.

[@moongoddess5858]

When I had it done the first one showed pretty good results but the second and third did nothing. If I have it done again, I’ll just do the one treatment. My skin is actually pretty good and I don’t need much but I wouldn’t mind a CO2 laser if I was knocked out!

[@samarae]

Is halo superior than carbon laser?

[@soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495]

If it's what you are talking about, my understanding is that a carbon facial is a very superficial treatment, more akin to a light facial peel (even though it uses a laser). I would have thought it was more of a top-up procedure once you've got your skin to where you want it to be via more-aggressive means. Halo looks pretty invasive to me, and I have discounted it as an option due to the pain and downtime.

[@AnonymousUser-cs3ce]

Besides being a bit brighter I see no difference.

[@Sicily99]

Great video. Very detailed without being annoying. Lol

[@iainblack2975]

Why did you even need this, you looked just fine before?

[@michellegirau8136]

Going to get limelight IPL next week but I don't know if I'm going to be handling the crazy skin.

[@Tricia2023]

Co2 laser

[@marybutlin5605]

Yes$$$$$$

[@saraboman42]

Stop touching your face!!!!

[@thrivealcoholrecovery]

What about liquid nitrogen for the spots? I’ve seen videos about that. Your skin looks great!

[@theo610]

A deep phenol peel would cost far less and be far more effective

[@helenalovelock1030]

Do you have to have build up and have a series chemical peels ?? Or can you just have a one off ?

[@Candice.BonsaiScience]

Why don’t you see your dermatologist and get a script for hydroquinone? During pregnancy you can use a dark spot treatment that’s hydroquinone free with kojic acid. A 4 month course of hydroquinone literally erased all my melasma and hyperpigmentation from my pregnancies and 40 years of no sunscreen.

[@staceyswo]

I’m sorry you didn’t get rid of your pigmentation. I had a large spot on my face for 10+ years that 5 sessions of bbl wouldn’t get rid of completely. I had Halo a year ago and it’s gone and has shown no signs of coming back. Let me just say my esthetician hit me WAY harder because I was unrecognizable for about 3 days. I wish I could show you my after photos…my after was so far beyond what your after looked like. I’m not kidding. I had oozing and minor bleeding on the first day and a half. It was intense but my results were incredible. I honestly think if you got it done by someone who would go harder you’d get the results you’re looking for. I’m not sure where you are but I’d be happy to share details where I had it done (Maryland). Best wishes.

[@downhomegirl5]

Please share where you got your Halo done in Maryland. Thank you ❤

[@judy9123]

​@@downhomegirl5 Yes, Maryland girl here - would like the info.

[@Lady-yo6xh]

Love your glasses do you recall where you got them?

[@mariadengiz4410]

I used spongilla powder at home once a month, it’s quite a deep peeling. Takes around 5 days to renew the skin. It also flakes. But peeling only helped with acne scars, pores etc. It didn’t work for pigmentation. For that I used cream called expigment with hydrochinone. Worked 100%.

[@angsacco4317]

Hi Maria! Could you share the exact product information and how to use it? I found something on Amazon, but it looks like the packaging is written in Russian or something. Thanks so much! :)

[@serenarusso3630]

Thanks for sharing. I think you should add some skin booster like Redensity 1 . I had a big improvement in the skins and especially on the spot. I did the first laser MD today.

[@ericachitwood2465]

You have done wayyyyy 2 much to your skin. Im 42 and ive had none of that stuff. My skin looks awesome. Retin A microneedling and stem cell/growth factors.

[@helenalovelock1030]

Lucky you!!!!!

[@Beautybyelana]

Which growth factors do u use?

[@LindseyHavniear]

So if you have 10k its a go! wow you are so lucky!

[@helenalovelock1030]

So you have had all of those treatments and they haven’t worked how you would have liked them to?

[@LindsayOliviaKnight-wd5gw]

what is the moisturizer u have ?

[@jennas3153]

I have so much sun damage and/or melasma 🤷‍♀️ no clue which. I'm 43. I just can't bring myself to spend thousands and thousands on my skin. Maybe some day. I've enjoyed watching your journey. I'm sad you didn't have better results but I enjoyed to realistic potential outcome on some of these pricey procedures. Thank you 😊

[@whereisleigh]

I am also 43. I had a consultation at my medspa a few weeks ago. I knew I had some rosacea but I actually did not know I have some melasma around my jaw line. They suggested a series of 3 IPLs but said it’s not good for the melasma but it will really help my rosacea! After seeing the results my mom had from 3 IPLs, I decided to give it a try. My first one is tomorrow! I really hope it doesn’t take a week to heal! I can’t imagine going to work with my face peeling off! The point of this post was to make sure you determine if it’s sun damage or melasma bc it sounded to me like some treatments could cause the melasma to flair up!

[@Tricia2023]

I just did Ipl too It hurt like a biatch lol And it definitely made my skin more softer looking but it didn’t get rid of my spots I’m going to try the 1540 ebrium laser next and then if that don’t work I’m gonna go all out and do co2 laser ! 😊

[@ghelangoodoneragab3827]

For melasma treatment you need very good experience Just to control not stop it That should tell her And you have to very patient And take over year And you have to do touch up treatment 2 to 3 times After you control it Melasma need so much treatments But not different lasers Just one type Take care

[@garyl3115]

𝓅𝓇𝑜𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓂 🤤

[@peachbelleable]

In the future I think it would be worth pulling out the big guns and getting co2 laser to really get rid of those dark patches. And maybe treating the areas with hydroquinone and tretinoin. Of course you don’t need to do any of that, you are beautiful! We are so much harder on ourselves than any one else. Just saying instead of paying for a bunch of gentler lasers it might be worth it to go all in and get the co2. Just my opinion though! ❤