My first day at SPA-Lon is on the 5th June 2014. I decided to try SPA-Lon ATP-38 to help cure my terrible pimples outbreak and facial condition after Mag reassured me. I really want to thank her and SPA-Lon for giving me some hope and regain some confidence in getting back my flawless skin.
Well, I was quite insecure with regards to extraction because I had tried many places and extraction just didn't work for my skin. My skin unfortunately became angry and pimples started surfacing. It got worse about 3 months back and I felt emotionally affected because I am really concerned about it. With such outrage of pimples on my face, I can't apply my make up on nicely and my skin wasn't as flawless as before.
When people asked about my pimples, I just had to reply the same thing over and over again. Some would even jokingly tease me about it. I knew they were joking and didn't mean any harm, but somehow deep inside, I don't feel secure and as confident anymore because I know exactly that having that much pimples on my face doesn't make me look good even with make up. I am also concern about how I look on camera when I am filming because it catches every single detail on screen. :(
I met Pauline, the branch manager (my beautician too) on my first day at SPA-Lon's Choa Chu Kang branch. I really appreciate the patience she have with me. To be honest, I was holding back and was uncomfortable once I heard the word "Extraction". Those who did it before, will know how painful it is. Totally like a torture chamber kind of procedure to me!
To help gauge the right level of the SPA bed I am going to lie on later, Pauline took my blood pressure and ensure that nothing of such like giddiness will occur during the session. My blood pressure is low and Pauline said it's not really a good sign as it might be part of the cause of my outbreak of acnes - suspected myself and even my beautician, my acne has also got to do with hormonal imbalance, to be honest I am having irregular period since the start of the year. :(
But on the other hand, it's also cause by the impurities stuck beneath my skin and pores due to poor cleansing of my face. We had a long talk and discussed a lot of thing that might cause my acnes and also the possibilities of doing extractions and my face will look better in days to come.
I really need a lot of reassurance due to many bad experience at different facials that I used to go. Pauline also told me that she needs to start by extracting all the impurities and calm the pimples down before proceeding to the rest of the ATP-38 treatments.
The ATP-38 treatments includes:
- Micropeeling Treatment
- Photo Rejuvenation Treatment
- Radio Frequency Treatment
- Cryocooling Treatment
- Eye-lifting Treatment
This is my face after my first extractions, ATP-38's Micropeeling Treatment and Photo Rejuvenation Treatment.
2nd Day on 8th June 2014
This is my face after letting it healed for about 2 days and using the cleansing milk, toner, moisturiser and acne spot cream given by SPA-Lon.
Even though after the first extractions there are some pus surfacing, they kind of disappear or accidentally break itself this past 2 days. I was left with some pus when I made my 2nd visit to SPA-Lon to see Pauline again.
I still had some concern regarding pus appearing on my face because thats what I experience before. Seeing pus are naturally known as a not good sign, because pus consists of a buildup of dead leukocytes (white blood cells) from the body's immune system in response to infection. It accumulates at the site of inflammation. When the buildup is on or very near the surface of the skin it is called a pustule or pimple.
Pus is a sign of infection. This is good and bad news:
Good news - it means that the body's immune system is fighting the infection.
Bad news - it means that there is an infection.
:(
Well Pauline reassured me that it's normal and that is why the 2nd visit is very important.
Aside from the early pus I saw, everything became better and my face looks better as compare to the first time when I just did my extraction.
So I proceed on with the 2nd session with some confident and less worried. (Though, I really really really hate extractions because it hurtssss!) I am afraid of pain, like literally painnnn! :( Sometimes I worried about getting pregnant, lol -.-)
Oh well, they always say, no pain no gain right.
It's a bet.
Got myself changed into my robe as usual. They provide locker as well to keep my bags and stuff. :)
As usual, Pauline did Micropeeling Treatment first and then to extraction. Pauline didn't do the complete ATP-38 treatments as she said she want to cure my pimple problems first.
Here's my face after the extractions and Micropeeling treatment.
My face became much brighter and of course a little redder because of the extractions.
Next Pauline did the Photo Rejuvenation Treatment for me where it will help to re-energise, restructure and revitalise skin cells. This results in increased collagen production and regulates melanin giving me a more radiant skin.
Next a mask was applied on my face, what feels really cooling but stings at the same time quite badly because there's a lot of opened wound on my face and it's like killing the bacteria for me.
This is how it looks like. HAHAA. I look like.......Alien. LOL.
Everything was an enjoyment except the extraction part. lol.
Here's my face after everything. If you notice that it is less red and bumping and it looks more radiant than before.
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Got myself changed into my robe as usual. They provide locker as well to keep my bags and stuff. :)
As usual, Pauline did Micropeeling Treatment first and then to extraction. Pauline didn't do the complete ATP-38 treatments as she said she want to cure my pimple problems first.
Here's my face after the extractions and Micropeeling treatment.
My face became much brighter and of course a little redder because of the extractions.
Next Pauline did the Photo Rejuvenation Treatment for me where it will help to re-energise, restructure and revitalise skin cells. This results in increased collagen production and regulates melanin giving me a more radiant skin.
Next a mask was applied on my face, what feels really cooling but stings at the same time quite badly because there's a lot of opened wound on my face and it's like killing the bacteria for me.
This is how it looks like. HAHAA. I look like.......Alien. LOL.
Everything was an enjoyment except the extraction part. lol.
Here's my face after everything. If you notice that it is less red and bumping and it looks more radiant than before.
Now my face have been healing for the pass 1 week and literally it had been struggling much with the hot & humid weather at Bangkok. Pus was still seen and was pretty bad but after sleeping with air-con in the hotel at BKK, my face always looks better every morning.
When I came back Singapore, still there are pus taking their turns to appear on my face. Few days ago, it had became slightly better, but today as I am writing this post, there are new pus surfacing, though now my face looks much better as compare to the early healing days.
I realised my face is sensitive or rather it's an heredity thing. Even till now my mum still have pimples too and my entire family including my sisters have pimples and sensitivity problem. Oh and I recall my dad not having really good skins as well.
I probably will stop extractions and opening my pores as I don't want to further agitate the pimples. But no doubt I personally feel the first few ATP-38 treatment is good!
I am heading back for a 3rd visit to SPA-Lon at Choa Chu Kang this coming Wednesday afternoon. I shall update here again!
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Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
Blk 304 #01-661
Singapore 680304
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