"Within two to three weeks we noticed a huge change - really it was amazing. The inflammation was going down and with treatments every two weeks Sarah’s skin really did start to clear. We are so very grateful to have found someone who knows how to treat acne."

Sue N., Sarah's mother

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Laura Cooksey's Story

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I began having acne as a teenager. I sought a cure from different dermatologists on several occasions, was put on antibiotics and other medications, tried many topical medications and never got relief from any of these treatments. Finally, when I was 35 years old, I serendipitously met an esthetician who specialized in treating acne and she said, “Honey, come to me and I’ll have you clear in two months.” With trepidation and skepticism I acquiesced because otherwise I’d be giving up: and I was tired of the social isolation and sense of embarrassment my acne was causing me. Every two weeks I would go to her office for treatment and I used the four products that she recommended, religiously. Thank God, it worked. This esthetician knew her trade and had me clear in two months.

I’d been a massage therapist at that time but decided right then and there that I was going to become an esthetician and learn how to clear others who were afflicted with acne. After all, I knew first hand how adversely it affected my life and I felt compelled to spare others years of despair. Within two years, I had redirected my career by getting licensed as an esthetician in 1990 by the State of California and to this day, I continue to study, research and treat retention hyperkeratosis, the disease commonly referred to as acne.

My modality is based on the research, teachings and practice of Dr. James Fulton Jr., M.D., Ph.D., certainly one of the most renowned acne experts in the world. For years, I read his books and watched his instructional videos. Eventually, I was fortunate enough to meet and study with him. My clients and I have benefited immensely from his knowledge, dedication and hard work. No one has made a larger contribution to end the suffering of those afflicted with acne.

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Why will Face Reality work when all the other treatments that I have tried, failed?

Those of you unfortunate enough to have an acne condition that's too resistant to respond to the many treatments out there, need a comprehensive approach to treating your skin.  Antibiotics, Accutane, Retin-A, Blue light therapy, Laser, Microdermabrasion, Chemical and enzyme peels and all those pharmaceutical products that range from inexpensive to ridiculously expensive, either address only a part of the problem or do nothing at all.

Let's compare:

Most Dermatologists are more knowledgeable about the function, condition, and diseases of the skin than we are.  But are they giving you the time and attention needed to deal with your complex skin problem?  Their typical prescriptions may temporarily kill bacteria, dry up the sebum (oil from the sebaceous gland), or exfoliate your skin, but the side effects range from quite irritating to extremely dangerous.  And are they contacting you regularly to monitor your progress, or even returning your calls of desperation when the program is not working as it should?

Spas have estheticians that are trained in treating the skin, but how often do they effectively treat acne?  They are stuck with a line of products that the spa tells them to sell and even if they have taken a course or two on treating acne, they are usually much more comfortable giving a fru-fru facial to Mrs. Jones with sitar music in the background.

Medi- spas and most other clinics will dazzle you with their machines and technology that can be impressive but quite expensive.  And for those of you who can afford it that would be fine, if it worked.  But unless they are giving you a homecare regimen that addresses exfoliation, killing the bacteria, rehydration on a daily basis and making adjustments to your skin adapting, they won't get the job done.

Proactiv and its copycats have the right idea and that's why some people have success getting clear with their system.  But even Proactiv isn't strong enough for most of you, nor do they monitor the changing condition of your skin.  Not only that but they never see your skin or talk to you; so how can they know if your complexion is light or dark, your  acne is inflamed or non-inflamed, sensitive or not, combined with rosacea, , resistant or rapidly responding.

Face Reality Acne Clinic

Successfully treating acne is our mission.  Just in our one location in San Leandro, CA , we treat hundreds of acne sufferers of all types, every year. 

-Our treatments are done only by estheticians that are committed to treating acne; let the spas have the pamper business. 

-We are constantly doing research and are aware of the newest products and techniques.  We make sure that our products are formulated to be the most effective. 

-When one of our products isn't working for you as we had anticipated, we will find one that does and exchange it at no charge. 

-We will answer or return your calls and emails rapidly because we want to communicate with you.  We value our reputation and know that the only way to be known as the best acne clinic, is to address your needs and get your skin clear.

 

Face Reality Skin Care™ Clinic, 155 Callan Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

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