Tria Skin Rejuvenating Laser, new item on TSC
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free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 7:52 am

jade-1234 wrote:

I've read your great reviews of Philips ReAura.
Would like to know your feedback on Tria since you've used it, as to why it's not a "showstopper for you"? Thanks Smile

photoqueen wrote:

I love the ReAura, brilliant machine, everyone know what a supporter I am of this device, but it is nice with Tria the treatment is dry, but it isn't a showstopper for me. PQ

Thanks for the kind words about the review.

The ReAura gel is not a showstopper, as the device works really well, it is a professional home machine, that gives you the results, if you read everyone else's review you can see the ReAura is very popular and is not a toy.

I have only used the Tria once so it is early days. But is quite nice not to have to use gel, but I have only just started using the device.

I am still fully behind the ReAura, as I did get some great results, and will use the device in the future.

Looking at both devices today, I would say they are both professionally made, work as per the instructions, and do what they say on the box.

PQ

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:19 am

I'm curious if any of you have used topical numbing cream? It might take some of the ouch away. I think you can buy it now on line maybe at all day chemist or a site like that...also at Sona Med Spa you can walk in and buy it.
I was given it for laser hair removal years ago..and keep a tube on hand for any beauty treatment that involves any level of pain and it works very well.

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:40 am

PQ,
As you do your review on the Tria one thing that several of us didn't realize in doing treatments was how important it is to clean the window after each treatment. I mistakenly thought I was adjusting to the treatments and the sting wasn't so bad and low and behold it was that the window of the unit needed cleaning! Rolling Eyes

Once I cleaned it the ouch and bite was back to the unit. Laughing

Needless to say I am not good about reading instructions!!!! Laughing

For those of you following the laser threads I recommend saving your money that you normally spend on actives and splurge on one of these babies! I speak for the Tria but the Phillips thread says the same thing...they produce results!!!! Dancing

I am so thankful for these home devices!!!!

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:19 am

That's so interesting about the Aloe gel, so I could buy the gadget and just use this instead of their expensive stuff?

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:05 am

Toby wrote:

PQ,
As you do your review on the Tria one thing that several of us didn't realize in doing treatments was how important it is to clean the window after each treatment. I mistakenly thought I was adjusting to the treatments and the sting wasn't so bad and low and behold it was that the window of the unit needed cleaning! Rolling Eyes

Once I cleaned it the ouch and bite was back to the unit. Laughing

Needless to say I am not good about reading instructions!!!! Laughing

For those of you following the laser threads I recommend saving your money that you normally spend on actives and splurge on one of these babies! I speak for the Tria but the Phillips thread says the same thing...they produce results!!!! Dancing

I am so thankful for these home devices!!!!

Toby

Thanks for the top-tip!

Just cleaned it, ready for treatment two.

Thanks as always.

PQ

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:07 am

Zelda wrote:

That's so interesting about the Aloe gel, so I could buy the gadget and just use this instead of their expensive stuff?

Zelda, that is what I have been doing, it works really well.

http://www.boots.com/en/a-passion-for-natural-Aloe-Vera-Gel-200ml_1240463/?CAWELAID=1033667365&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engines-_-Google%20Base-_---_-a%20passion%20for%20natural%20Aloe%20Vera%20Gel%20%20200ml

PQ

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 10:10 am

hotdocgirl wrote:

I'm curious if any of you have used topical numbing cream? It might take some of the ouch away. I think you can buy it now on line maybe at all day chemist or a site like that...also at Sona Med Spa you can walk in and buy it.
I was given it for laser hair removal years ago..and keep a tube on hand for any beauty treatment that involves any level of pain and it works very well.

I personally think this is a bad idea, as if you are treating a previously treated area, with a laser, and you have numbed it, you will not be able to tell if you are over-treating a particular area, unless a device suggests you use a topical numbing cream I would avoid.

Even thought these lasers are home devices, you can over expose the skin, so always proceed with caution.

PQ

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:31 pm

hotdocgirl wrote:

I'm curious if any of you have used topical numbing cream? It might take some of the ouch away. I think you can buy it now on line maybe at all day chemist or a site like that...also at Sona Med Spa you can walk in and buy it.
I was given it for laser hair removal years ago..and keep a tube on hand for any beauty treatment that involves any level of pain and it works very well.

I also agree that this is not a good idea. These creams are great for very occasional use. But they are serious chemicals that penetrate the skin and would not be good for use on such a regular basis.

I am using the Tria on level 3 and the sting is not that bad. Just focus on the results Very Happy

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 2:28 pm

Yeah. I didn't think about the fact that you're using it everyday for 8 weeks. I'd have to research the cream to see if it is safe to use daily for two months. I do know you can't use it on a large area of your body.. so worth checking on that.

and another thought real quick.. what about ice? the old fashioned way. I tried some filler in my lips once..and the esthetician had me hold ice..then she'd inject. and I was surprised when it worked great.

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:13 pm

hotdocgirl wrote:

Yeah. I didn't think about the fact that you're using it everyday for 8 weeks. I'd have to research the cream to see if it is safe to use daily for two months. I do know you can't use it on a large area of your body.. so worth checking on that.

If you read the guidance it can be absorbed through the skin and won't do you any good long term.

and another thought real quick.. what about ice? the old fashioned way. I tried some filler in my lips once..and the esthetician had me hold ice..then she'd inject. and I was surprised when it worked great.

It doesn't really hurt that much honest!

Pq

free skin care · Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:29 pm

ahh thanks PQ... a little pain doesn't scare me off.. i might get one of these.

free skin care · Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:41 am

hotdocgirl wrote:

ahh thanks PQ... a little pain doesn't scare me off.. i might get one of these.

free skin care · Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:31 am

I hope I can still use my retin-a with this device.

free skin care · Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:03 am

I checked with Tria on how many rounds of treatment you can use and they said:

There is no limit to the treatment cycle. However, our recommended advice is to continue using the laser until the user is happy with the results achieved. When improvement is noticed in fine lines & wrinkles, discoloration and skin texture, treatment can be halted and then resumed as required or when results appear to revert to previous. Some users may prefer not to break the cycle. It really depends on the individual.

PQ

free skin care · Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:53 pm

photoqueen wrote:

hotdocgirl wrote:

I'm curious if any of you have used topical numbing cream? It might take some of the ouch away. I think you can buy it now on line maybe at all day chemist or a site like that...also at Sona Med Spa you can walk in and buy it.
I was given it for laser hair removal years ago..and keep a tube on hand for any beauty treatment that involves any level of pain and it works very well.

I personally think this is a bad idea, as if you are treating a previously treated area, with a laser, and you have numbed it, you will not be able to tell if you are over-treating a particular area, unless a device suggests you use a topical numbing cream I would avoid.

Even thought these lasers are home devices, you can over expose the skin, so always proceed with caution.

Totally agree. I don't know about the Tria, but the ReAura has a cut-out mechanism if it senses that the skin has been over-treated. Plus there is no need for a numbing cream - the laser is nowhere near as painful as dermarolling.

free skin care · Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:08 pm

Hi photoqueen Smile

Once you finish the final assessment with the 2 products (ReAura and Tria), would you please provide a final verdict on this forum as to which gadget is better as far as value/usage in the long term. Thanks Smile

photoqueen wrote:

Thanks for the kind words about the review. The ReAura gel is not a showstopper, as the device works really well, it is a professional home machine, that gives you the results, if you read everyone else's review you can see the ReAura is very popular and is not a toy.

I have only used the Tria once so it is early days. But is quite nice not to have to use gel, but I have only just started using the device.

I am still fully behind the ReAura, as I did get some great results, and will use the device in the future.

Looking at both devices today, I would say they are both professionally made, work as per the instructions, and do what they say on the box.

PQ

Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:01 am

Sorry photoqueen, I disagree. It does hurt a lot for some of us. I still can't get to level three after 5 weeks of treatment. Well...I can, but the pain is too severe for me. I have learned on this forum that for some of us with sensitive skin it just takes longer to see results. I've spoken to the Tria reps a few times and there are some women in their office using the devise and they were never able to go to level three either. The good news is that us 'level 2'ers' will see results, just not as quickly.

Bottom line, I totally recommend the Tria...pain and all. I'm seeing results which is nice because I've spent a ton of money over the years on topical solutions that often did not deliver.

free skin care · Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:53 am

Skincareaddict22 wrote:

Sorry photoqueen, I disagree. It does hurt a lot for some of us. I still can't get to level three after 5 weeks of treatment. Well...I can, but the pain is too severe for me.

I wonder if it would help any Tria users by using a laser gel during treatments like with the ReAura. To me I think it does help the laser glide across the skin and with redness but I have never used it without the gel to see what happens. So who knows. Maybe the way the Tria is designed it won't work with a gel.

PQ, if you talk to Tria I would be interested in why they don't use a laser gel for the treatments. Thanks.

free skin care · Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:54 pm

Skincareaddict22 wrote:

Sorry photoqueen, I disagree. It does hurt a lot for some of us. I still can't get to level three after 5 weeks of treatment. Well...I can, but the pain is too severe for me. I have learned on this forum that for some of us with sensitive skin it just takes longer to see results. I've spoken to the Tria reps a few times and there are some women in their office using the devise and they were never able to go to level three either. The good news is that us 'level 2'ers' will see results, just not as quickly.

Bottom line, I totally recommend the Tria...pain and all. I'm seeing results which is nice because I've spent a ton of money over the years on topical solutions that often did not deliver.

2'ers' are just as good as 3'ers' Smile

PQ

Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:36 pm

Thanks photoqueen Smile

free skin care · Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:40 pm

I would also really like to understand why the Tria is to be used without gel - and why it can be used daily.

free skin care · Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:38 pm

I would like to know also Smile

free skin care · Tue Nov 13, 2012 11:55 pm

Skincare wrote:

I would like to know also Smile

Will find out.

PQ

free skin care · Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:32 am

photoqueen wrote:

Skincare wrote:

I would like to know also Smile

Will find out.

PQ

You're sweet. Thank you!

free skin care · Wed Nov 14, 2012 10:55 am

Keliu wrote:

I would also really like to understand why the Tria is to be used without gel - and why it can be used daily.

Reply from Tria:

A treatment gel is not recommended as it may penetrate and block the laser light & prevent it from working effectively.

In fact, we recommend customers use a cleanser to rid their skin of all creams, moisturisers, sun block in fact any barrier that may prevent the laser from penetrating the skin. The Tria cleanser includes ' a gentle exfoliating lactic acid ' to help remove any dead cells. If customers experience a dryness when using the cleanser we recommend they discontinue use for a period of time or use the cleanser less frequently, that is every other day, every 3 days etc.

The after treatment serum does help soothe the skin after treatment. Our US team recommend leaving the serum in the fridge as the cooling effect can help reduce redness.

PQ

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