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Re: Self Medicating
From: Dona (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Mar 2001 22:32:37 -0600 (CST)
$1600.00 woW! My laser was $560.00 for 4 treatments and would have been
$875.00 for 6 treatments. I only will need 3 tx thank goodness and will
probably get a refund for not having the 4th one done. I would
definately check around at other dermatologist offices if I were
you.This office seems way to expensive.My doctor had package deals and
discounts if you paid in full at time of treatments.She was also willing
to do treatments one at a time as needed for $200.00 each and also had a
payment plan if needed through a medical credit card company at no
interrest for 1 year.Also find out if they will repeat a treatment for
free if you see no results after 2 weeks. My dermatologist had said she
would retreat any area for free that I wasnt happy with.Your
right...some doctors are just trying to get rich off of our misery.
Good luck,Dona
>At Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Tammy wrote:
>With the postings the last few days of the pharmaceutical outlets on the
>Web, has anyone besides me event thought about "self medicating" with
>the Diane 35? It almost sounds like it is "too good to be true" in
>helping to reduce the hair growth on my chin and stuff. I know it has
>only been approved in Europe, does anyone have any idea if there is an
>equivalent in the States???
>
>I've been thinking about just ordering it off the Web and taking
>it...... but it's a scary thought! What can it do to me? What are the
>side effects? Why hasn't the US approved it for use? How long has it
>been on the market in Europe? Can anyone answer any of these questions?
>Maybe Sam, the doctor???
>
>Has anyone else "self medicated" themselves with or without their
>doctor's approval or knowledge?
>
>I saw the dermatologist yesterday and was asking about the laser hair
>removal. I thought he would be a little more helpful and/or
>understanding, in regards to price or payment options, because one of
>his receptionists has PCOS..... but alas, money is more important. I
>got the line "Well, it IS expensive, but....." and oh, by the way
>"you'll probably need 6-8 treatments to actually have no hair growth
>come back." Well, 6-8 sessions on my face alone would be $1320-$1760.
>Not exactly my "pocket change" if you know what I mean! So, it's off to
>see if I can find another dermatologist who does laser for less
>money....
>
>You know, we all should start our own businesses in laser hair removal,
>and specialize in only PCOS patients, and not charge an exhorbinent
>amount of money to get it done! Sound good girlies...... let's go get
>'em!
>
>--
>Tammy
>
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