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Re: Self Medicating - Reply to DonaFrom: Evelyn (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 31 Mar 2001 07:48:21 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Dona wrote: > >I am in the san Franscisco Bay area. >My Doctor actually has a Website. >http://www.centerforderm.com/ >I'm sure she would love to see you as a patient! >But unfortunately flying to california and back to Ny would be just as >expensive as the dermatologist you were seeing but at least you get a >vacation too (smile). >Dona > >>Where do you live? Can I see your laser specialist?? :-) I'm in NY..... >>I think your in California right?? >> >>At Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Dona wrote: >>> >>>$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 >>>> >>-- >>Tammy >>
-- I have had the laser treatment and it was the best thing I ever did. I can get it done in Tulsa, oklahoma for only $67. a treatment I had the most wonderful results. I am now doing electroylis because it is so much cheaper. yesterday I had 29 hairs yanked out for only $20. and that is suppose to be permanent
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