OVERVIEW

At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers, which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers, which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen. For more information visit Dr. Darm or log on to www.drdarm.com

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Procedures:

Lipolift I – Mesoporation (Mesoderm) and VelaShape used for non-invasive treatment of fat and reduction of cellulite.

Lipolift III - Laser Lipolysis - Better than the traditional liposuction.

Unwanted fat can be removed with minimal pain and downtime by using the SlimLipo. Treatment areas include neck, arms, chest, back abdomen, flanks and thighs.

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

For more information log on to www.drdarm.com.

Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.

For more information log on www.drdarm.com.

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"Fat and Cellulite" Fat Cellulite "Orange peel" "Body Sculpting" "Lipolift I" "Lipolift III" "Lipolift trilogy" Mesoporation Mesoderm Mesotherapy Velashape Slimlipo "Laser Lipolysis" "Laser Liposuction" IPL "Laser surgery" "Laser surgery Portland" "Intense Pulsed Light"

"treatments of wrinkles" "Anti-aging" "Skin aging" "Age spots" "Age spots treatment" Botox Dysport Fillers Juvederm Restylane Laserlift "Skin resurfacing" "Laser skin resurfacing" "Chemical peel" "Chemical peeling" "Dermal fillers" Microdermabrasion Dermabrasion Photofacial Photorejuvenation Dermatologist Esthetician

"Skin Problems" "Laser skin" Acne "Acne vulgaris" "Acne scar treatment" "Acne cure" Moles "Skin tags" "Sun damage" "Dark circles" Rosacea Birthmarks Scars "Actinic keratosis" "Cosmetic laser" "Skin pigmentation treatment" "Stretch marks" Hyperpigmentation Hipopigmentation

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"Face plastic surgery" Rhytidectomy Facelifts "Face lifts" Abdominoplasty "Tummy tuck" Rhinoplasty "Nose job" Otoplasty "Ear surgery" "Neck lift" "Cheek lift" Broplasty "Brow lifts" Blepharoplasty" "Eyelid surgery" "Reconstructive surgery" Microsurgery "Treatment of burns" "Breast implants" "Breast surgery" "Breast augmentations" "Breast reconstruction" "Boob job" Mammoplasty "Breast reduction" "Buttock augmentation" "Butt implant"

Clio looking cute!

BACKSTORY: We had a gift card for Macaroni Grill (we usually have one every year, and have gone for over a decade). This year was the most god-awful experience of our lives! No wonder Macaroni Grill is going out of business. But we have to wonder if it was transgender & LGBT discrimination, because not only were we never treated like that at that same Macaroni Grill, but we saw the waiter treat others better.

I'm not that picky. I get a taco or two at Taco Bell almost every day I go out, and am very pleased with that experience. When I go out, I often go to buffets, because I don't mind what food I eat, as long as it's not completely messed up.

But taking my wife to Macaroni Grill on Valentine's Day was the absolute worst "romantic" restaurant trip of my entire life. I am frankly surprised at how much text I need to write just to explain everything that happened.

Note that the restaurant was NOT packed. We go there almost every Valentine's Day, for 10+ years. Last year it was a 45 minute wait and totally packed. This year it was a 5 minute wait, and there were empty tables in the restaurant. It was literally the least packed we've ever seen it on Valentine's Day. There are no "busy" excuses for this treatment

1) We didn't notice at the time, but going back: The first way we were treated differently was that the waiter didn't write his name on our placemat. Did he intend to give us bad service because we are visibly LGBT? Because he wrote it for the people next to us, on both sides. Just not for us. It seemed like he was so unwilling to even get near us, that he wouldn't approach us, write his name on the placemat, or visit our table -- ***even when visiting the one next to us repeatedly***, or give us good service.

2) Immediately he puts the olive oil and pepper on the saucer for the bread. This is a fun Macaroni Grill theatric that makes the customer feel good... Unless the saucer full of olive oil is merely pointing out how you have no bread for 20 minutes. Again, never in our life. Other people have bread. We don't.

Later, I explicitly ask for bread, because it's absolutely clear that it's NOT going to come, because this guy will serve the tables on both sides of us, but not us. It still doesn't come. Bread only finally arrives with our appetizer. Again: Never in our lives.

3) And then, guess what? The bread was too salty to eat! First time in 40 years that I have ever disliked restaurant bread. Later, when the waiter stopped coming to our table, we managed to ask *the cook* for more bread. It, too, was too salty to not eat. No amount of dipping it or mixing it with other ingredients made it edible. The bread I get from the dollar store is better. Why is Macaroni Grill so awful to us today?

4) The second thing the waiter actually does is ask us for a drink. Immediately. We don't know our drink order yet, but later, when we order everything at once, we do order ONE drink. But it doesn't come with the bread. It doesn't come with the appetizers. It doesn't even come with the entree! Later, while we are eating, the drink finally shows up. We had forgotten about it by that time. Who the hell serves drinks, appetizers, and an entree at the same time?

5) But at least we had water, right? Well, sort of. We asked for water with lemon. It took awhile -- an annoying amount of time if you have dysphagia -- but the finally water came. Most restaurants give you water without asking, or allow you access to a tap. We were left thirsty. So thirst. And when it finally came, NO LEMONS!

We asked for lemons. It took awhile, but finally he came back and said, "We're out of lemons, so I had to give you limes". I am unsure what to do, so I squeeze some of the lime juice in my water to try it out. It's awful. I can't drink it.

Meanwhile, I see lemons come out with water orders just 2 tables away. My drink (a mule) that comes later has a lemon in it--because the drink comes like that automatically. It is clearly our server who won't ask for stuff for us -- even while giving the same stuff to adjoining tables! My salmon that came with lemon on it! Why is this bigoted server telling us the restaurant doesn't have lemons? Macaroni Grill is most definitely NOT out of lemons. Why would he lie to us? There's a bar. Bars have lemon wedges for drinks. The restaurant is NOT out of lemon wedges.

But for the majority of the time I was there, I couldn't even sip my water, because it turns out lime water is awful. Who drinks that? Not me. I didn't know. I tried, and that was a mistake. And since our alcohol drink never came until the entree, I literally had nothing to drink that didn't taste awful. And getting water refill was nigh impossible. And of course no bread. Nothing enjoyable whatsoever - but the people 2 tables away got their water with lemon. EVERYONE who wasn't LGBT did.

6) Eventually,when the waiter disappeared, we actually had to go and ask THE COOK for lemons, and he brought them out and apologized. This was after the entree came. It's like the waiter was unwilling to do his job. Why is the cook bringing us our food and serving us? Where is our server? We were ALSO out of water at that point, and needed any kind of liquid to drink. I am prone to choking because I have dysphagia. Last time I had a choking episode, I had to grab the drink of a stranger off their table in an emergency. This is the kind of thing that happens when human beings are denied water, and have no way to get it.

7) We ordered the calamari appetizer. The menu says it comes with 2 sauces. A pepper sauce and a citrus aoli. We got the pepper sauce, but the other stuff? It was a red, thick mixture that was very obviously mostly spicy Sri Racha sauce. My girlfriend doesn't like spicy stuff as much as me. That's why we didn't order something spicy. That's why we use the menu to decide whatto order. But what good is the menu, if the items on it aren't what it says they are? We needed at least one non-spicy dipping sauce.

8) By this point, the waiter had disappeared. He did not come around. Most restaurants check up on you to see if you are okay. They often do it TOO much. This guy? Despite the fact that we very obviously were not getting what we wanted, and had to ask for very basic things like bread and water -- he still wouldn't show up. Twice in a row, after minutes of being gone, he came and SERVED THE TABLE NEXT TO US, BUT KEPT HIS BACK TO US, THEN DISAPPEARED to the back again without even giving us an opportunity for service. Every time this happened, we needed something, and couldn't get it.

9) The salmon finally came. It was not even brought by our server (named Labrim), it was brought by the cook! (Who we had to ask for water, lemons, and more bread. Most of the food brought to our table WAS NOT BROUGHT by our actual server!)

It was the absolute worst salmon I've ever eaten in my life. It was so burned that each and every bite was a chore to get down. I woke up at 4AM nauseated, which is an unusual thing for me. We even tried cutting up the salmon and putting it inside our shrimp alfredo noodles, to mask the burning taste. It was impossible to mask. We have now messed up: water, bread, lemons, calamari dipping sauce, and salmon. Incredible.

10) At this point, we're done with our food, and we just want the dessert cake & ice cream, and a check. But he's nowhere to be found. For a good 5 minutes, we're just sitting there, unhappy with the experience, wanting to at least have a good piece of cake and ice cream, and leave. But the pause here is one of the longest service pauses during this entire visit.

During this time, 2 tables down, another couple was extremely angry at Labrim's service, and got up to leave. So at least it wasn't JUST us having a bad time, even if they actually got lemons & drinks.Someone, either Labrim or a manager, intervened and convinced them to sit back down and have their meal.

The couple 1 table down? They ALSO were extremely unhappy with Labrim, and were complaining about the service a lot of the time. For example, they got the merchant receipt for their credit card, so there was no place for them to sign it, and they had to ask for the correct receipt. That's never happened in my life, but again, now at least THREE tables were having a bad time, so at least there was some incompetence mixed in with the malevolence. We just seemed to be getting the worst of it, and it felt like discrimination to be treated so differently the first year we were visibly LGBT.

11) It's finally time for dessert. Does he bring it? No! He brings us to go containers, and says, "You wanted the cheesecake, right?"

Literally, when we ordered the food, we gave him the complete order. I wrote it down on my placemat. I pointed at the words as I ordered them to him. He acted as if he was writing down the words I was saying and pointing at. His job is to take the order. He couldn't even do that! I never said cheesecake! WTF?! Not only was our dessert not here, but he didn't even know what we ordered! Just what was Labrim doing?!?!?!

12) So we tell him we wanted the chocolate cake & ice cream. It seems to take awhile, but it finally comes. HE THEN TAKES ALL OUR SILVERWARE! We manage to snag one fork, but how are we supposed to share this item between the two of us? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU, LABRIM?

He comes back in a couple minutes to help the table next to us, but in typical fashion, keeps his back to us and doesn't offer any help. As he walks away, we have to raise our voice and ask for another fork. I don't think it ever came.

13) And the "cake" and "ice cream"? It's not a cake, it's some Costco store bought chocolate muffin, with a cup of chocolate drizzle next to it. And the "ice cream"? Literally one fork full of ice cream. Granted, it tasted good - but this is your "$45 Valentine's Day Special For Couples", so you are literally advertising and serving a valentine's day ice cream dessert to couples with ONE FORK that has ONE FORKFUL of ice cream. So yes. You found a way to make ice cream and cake disappointing, Macaroni Grill.

14) Labrim then asked us if the food was good, and we said, "No, it wasn't", and told him we didn't like the bread, water, salmon, or cake. He said he would get the manager to do something about it. Minutes later, a check came. No manager. No manager ever came. Just another lie.

15) Finally, it came time to pay. We don't trust him to ring up our money right, so we decide to use our $50 gift card, and pay the $5.14 balance in cash. I went off to change my $10 into two $5s, and my wife went off to change her $5 into five $1s. I approached the bartender, waited for eye contact, and asked, "Can I get two 5s for a 10?" He said, "Wait a minute", then "How are you?" {I'm sorry, do I need to have a conversation to ask for change? It seemed like he was chiding me for being short with him and not having a conversation. I'm not here to talk with you, guy. I'm here to pay you for your bad food}. The bartender then turned his back to me. He messed around with the register for an unacceptably long time, completely ignoring me. Obviously he decided NOT to make the change I needed made -- or even to tell me. This, too, is a treatment I've never experienced in my life. As I slowly moved away -- because I'm not going to sit there like an idiot holding a $10 bill out for minutes at a time -- I went to the hostess. She checks HER OWN POCKETS and somehow has two $5 bills, and makes change for me.

My wife fared no better. She asked someone for five $1s for her $5. Multiple people told her they couldn't do it. She was finally told "only the bartender" can do this. She goes to thebar. Nobody is there. She looks around. Nobody to be found. This restaurant is full of aholes who won't do their job.

Finally, someone goes into the bar and starts doing stuff. She asks them if they can make change. "I'm not the bartender", the person tending the bar said, refusing to make her change. WHAT IS THIS PLACE?

We almost left the restaurant with a $5 shortchanging -- but then Carolyn ran into a random employee, who, also, had to get the money out of his personal money from his own pocket.

IN SUMMARY: You messed up in about 15 different ways, messing up: water, lemon, salmon, dipping sauce, cake, ice cream, properly keeping our order, making change... even the unhappiness of the people around us was a bring-down. This restaurant is not being managed properly, and Labrim is the 2nd worst server I've had in my entire lifetime.

I wish I'd had change, because the 85 cent tip Labrim gotwas an *incredible* overtip. It should have been a single penny. Frankly, I should be filing a credit card dispute for the cost of this meal... but we paid with a pre-paid gift card bought 2 years ago, so we take solace in knowing that no 2018 income went to Macaroni Grill for this awful 2018 visit.

Our annual almost-20-year tradition [based on our parents giving us gift cards every Christmas] is now over. We will not be returning to Macaroni Grill. Not on Valentine's Day. Not ever. The gift cards are apparently valid at several other restaurants... so we'll be going to one of those, from now on.

And I can't help but think some of this is because I am visibly transgender, because of the way he would repeatedly approach the table next to us (a straight couple), but not us. I was not visibly transgender a year ago, and was not treated like this during previous visits to Macaroni Grill. It just seems like that was a component, because we definitely got it the worst of everyone there.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6 months); injections (9) since 12/22 (1 month). E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults beginning. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 28 laser hair removal sessions (47 area treatments: 15/14/13/11/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 5 Brazilian/ear); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (today). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total expenditures over $15,000. Total transition expenditures over $16,000 at this point.

Clio.

sitting, smiling.

Macaroni Grill, restaurant, Springfield, Virginia.

February 14, 2018.

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Dr. Darm has practiced aesthetic medicine for the past 15 years, performing over 50,000 laser procedures. Previously, Dr. Darm was a board certified Emergency Medicine physician (ER doctor) with over 20 years experience. He graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. His medical training was obtained at OHSU.

Dr. Darm opened his private practice, Aesthetic Medicine, in 1995. Initially specializing in weight loss, he expanded to include hair removal and rosacea treatments in 1997. Since that time, new services have been added yearly to promote health, wellness and beauty. Dr. Darm has pioneered his own trademark procedure, LaserLift™ for the treatment of wrinkles, and LipoLift™ for the treatment of unwanted fat and cellulite. He is internationally recognized and sought out by patients from all over the world.

For more information log on www.drdarm.com.

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© David K. Edwards

Clio has been trying to use 4% hydroquinone lotion to clear up the hyperpigmentation on her legs.... But once things got to the peeling phase, she decided to abort. Around September or so, she started using them on her arm hyperpigmentations (from where the hypertrophic scars were removed) with better & less disturbing results. Also, she was using the lotion incorrectly, applying it to adjacent areas instead of ONLY to the hyperpigmented areas.

Clio.

hydroquinone gel, legs, pigmentation, pink socks.

trans milestone.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

March 4, 2018.

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BACKSTORY: I booked an FFS (Facial Feminization Surgery) consultation with Dr. Bart Van Der Ven of 2Pass Clinic (Belgium). I'm really glad I went, because this was the surgeon I ultimately chose to do the surgery on September 4th, 2018. Skype consults are a thing, but there's no substitute for sitting there next to a surgeon, as he holds a metal ruler to parts of your face. Or his photography equipment for the "before" pictures. I received my simulation videos on the bus back to Virginia!

THE PLAN WAS A BIT CRAZY, THOUGH: We go to the club, then when it close at 3AM, we go home, and Clio then drives to DC to get on a bus to New York, arriving around 9AM, then finding her way to the consultation by 11AM, and back to the bus by 2PM, and back home by 7PM. And then straight to bed until the next day.

TRIP IN SUMMARY:

Failed repeatedly to drive into the Union Station parking garage, or any parking garage. End result: panic, hastily chosen street parking, and 4:35AM running toward Union Station dark and alonein DC .. I barely had water for the trip cause I used it all to run

The Megabus wifi sucked, but it was enough to keep up with things. It was that other non-megabus-bus that I took back, that had the broken wifi that didn't work.

I got there with time to spare - completed my consultation before it was scheduled to start - and had to kill like 90+ minutes before I left, as well. So the schedule was tight, but fine. I saw the empty slots in his booking and knew there'd be nobody before me (unless they booked after I did), so I knew if I showed up early I'd probably earn some extra wiggle room

Uber ended up costing more and taking longer than a taxi, because they charge you if you don't get picked up because you can't see the fucking car even tho the app is showing it go down the street right there and you are reading every license plate and the fucker just isn't there when the app says he's there. $5 each time. ... so it was like $9 Uber $12 taxi but I paid like $19 Uber because it took 3 Ubers for them to pick me up... And I had to fuck around for like 15 minutes ... Time for credit card disputes.

But the Uber BACK to the bus went well

IT WAS A TOUGH TRIP, but I did not keel over, and really was only miserable the last 2 hrs of the last bus trip. Though I WAS under-dressed with a light jacket and no hat/scarf, I don't deal with cold well, and I'm not from New York, so there were definitely a lot of moments where everyone in NYC was acting like a normal person, and I was jogging in place like a crazy person, out of breath, just trying to stay warm. At one point I ducked into the subway and hung out in a pissy area near a unconscious homeless dude because he knew what the fuck was up about avoiding this cold. But eventually I had to go into gift shops because the piss smell of NYC's subways is pretty ubiquitous and overwhelming

Dr. Bart Van Der Ven of 2pass Clinic ( www.2pass.eu ) saw me. He said I only need a Type 1 forehead reconstruction... Though if it ended up needing to be a Type 3, he'd only charge me for Type 1 [for reference: facialfeminization.surgery/index.php/forehead/ ]

But basically, he said I only need a Type 1 forehead reconstruction, not Type 3, because of where my brow bossing is

He measured my nose-to-lips and said I didn't need a lip lift. Dr. Bart simply rattles numbers off from his head, holds a ruler up.. I fell within female numbers anyway for the lip-to-nose distance. Something I've become increasingly LESS dysphoric of lately, as I look at more and more women through the eyes of one learning gendered skull structure knowledge.

He didn't want to do the cheek implants, just nasolabial ones. He said 4 implants has more infection chance than 2. Tho taking them out is rote and can be done locally. So why NOT get 4? Hmmm. [But the estimate came with cheek implants, and I ended up getting small ones, so hey! :)]

Sadly informed that something something lower orbital rim too far back compared to most people, not "abnormal" but uncommon means that something something something maybe that's why he only wanted the 2 implants [uh oh -- I got all 4 implants though. Sure wish I remember what that something something was]

He wasn't into wanting to do as aggressive of a jaw shave as I seemed to want, and ultimately it really wasn't that aggressive, and I wonder if I should have insisted on more, though I'm pretty happy with the results, and at the time of posting this (November 2018), swelling still hasn't gone down yet, to make a final judgment on just how happy I am with things. I'm fairly happy with the results so far. :)

We found one of these metal spiral swizzle sticks on the ground at a Makepeace party and took it home because it was metal and we wanted to find out how it fared with the violet wand. Well, it turned out to be Carolyn's favorite violet wand implement. Clio bought her a dozen, since they are easy to lose! :)

The facial expressions really say it all, in this picture.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio.

smiling, standing.

pimp hat, swizzle stick.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

This present was a nice purple (her favorite color) spiked collar.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian);and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz.

leaning, opening presents, putting on collar.

Doctor Who belt, collar, hair.

Bad Wolf. paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Butt comparison! lol

Two cute butts!

Clio has come a long way since last year's Winterfire!

Carolyn tends to favor wearing all black, but the purple fishnets give her a splash of color.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (1.5 months) [10 so far]. E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults happening. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (2 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total transition expenditures were over $16,000 at this point.

Carolyn, Clio.

bending over, posing, standing.

bat garter, black and purple skirt, black skirt, chainmail necklace, collar, corset, fishnet stockings, leather shirt, plaid skirt, purple fishnet.diptych.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

February 16, 2018.

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BACKSTORY: Our outfits for the first night of Winterfire.

Clio has come a long way since last year's Winterfire!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (1.5 months) [10 so far]. E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults happening. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (2 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total transition expenditures were over $16,000 at this point.

Clio.

posing, standing.

bat garter, black and purple skirt, chainmail necklace, collar, fishnet leather shirt, plaid skirt.

diptych.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

February 16, 2018.

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... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com

BACKSTORY: Our outfits for the first night of Winterfire.

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Smooth, supple skin all over your body is one of the modern beauty standards. The indicators of an aging skin cell can be seen all over the body. They emerge in a variety of ways, such as cellulite on the thighs. Derma roller becomes a must-have skin care product in the routines of most women with other cosmetic treatments.

So does a microneedle roller work for cellulite? Yes! Micro needling has effectively diminished the appearance of cellulite on the body. Most patients are astonished to hear that the same therapy they use on their faces helps blur the evidence of a scar, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars can also promote smoother skin and cellulite reduction. Skin needling is a non-surgical, non-invasive therapy for everyone.

Does Micro Needle Roller Work for Cellulite?

The derma roller can be a savior for ladies who have cellulite deposits on their thighs, buttocks, arms, and abdomen. Cellulite can also occur in other parts of the body, but those four are the most common. This unattractive cellulite can keep anyone from wearing a favorite dress, flaunting the arms, or even having fun at the beach in a sultry bikini.

Derma roller works by stimulating elastin and inducing collagen production in your skin through the pores. Although it may appear questionable, the science behind derma rolling therapy demonstrates that this simple procedure can produce noticeable improvements in a few amount of time.

Dermarolling therapy can treat skin problems such as uneven skin tone, deep scars, dryness and dullness, hyperpigmentation, acne pits, stretch mark, early aging, crow's feet, and cellulite quickly and effectively. Anyone can still benefit from the microneedling device's magic by improving skin texture. The skin condition will continue looking as lovely as it does now in the years to follow.

Furthermore, anyone can use this fine needle or body roller in the comfort of their home. Scheduled treatments at a clinic are no longer needed because anyone can now perform the procedure independently. Doing some research is still necessary to become familiar with these skincare products and utilize them properly. However, these are minor inconveniences relative to the prices of professional therapy.

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Micro Needle Roller Techniques for Cellulite Reduction

Skin needling is incredibly simple to do. Anyone may treat the cellulite and witness noticeable results after a few treatments if you use this 4-Directions Technique. The following is how it works:

Roll up and down four times.

Raise the derma roller and roll left and right four times.

Lift the microneedle roller again and roll it diagonally from top right to bottom left four times.

Finally, roll it four times diagonally from top left to bottom right.

Carry on in the same method as before. Apply the same level of pressure in a different direction. Please take it slowly and carefully.

Roll the derma roller by segments. Divide the area into quarter-size parts. It's best to microneedle roll in sections to completely cover the area of treatment. Before moving to the next portion, roll four rounds of skin needling in four different directions.

Since uneven layers of fat cells in the connective tissue cause cellulite formation, recurring sessions are advisable in achieving noticeable changes.

Treating the cellulite with a body derma roller causes the skin to thickens as it reaches the dermis, preventing the fats from protruding.

Derma rolling should be done once a week for optimal results.

Does Micro Needle Roller Eliminate Cellulite Completely?

Microneedling alone may not entirely remove cellulite. For more desirable results, combine derma rolling treatment with topical retinoid cream. However, skin needling plus hyaluronic acid and Vitamin A serum can increase collagen production. They help in skin regeneration that is perfect for sensitive skin.

Vitamin A promotes the formation of collagen, which results in less skin dimpling and a thicker epidermis. Vitamin A help enhance skin elasticity.

Keep in mind that retinol is the most efficient type of Vitamin A. Since it is acidic, it has the potential to induce skin irritation. Some users experienced a burning feeling on their skin after using it.

However, not everyone will have this effect. It depends on how the skin reacts. To avoid this, test it first on the skin if it causes irritation or redness.

As a result, be careful not to overuse Retinoin on the skin. To avoid any adverse reactions, use only the prescribed formulations. Retinoid is not advisable for women who are planning to become pregnant, pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Derma roller can also treat hair loss problems. This microneedle roller help mend the affected hair follicles and regrow hair after unclogging pores, removing germs and old dead cells. Make sure not to share the derma roller with anyone for hygiene reasons. Always clean the roller before and after using.

Bottomline

Derma Rollers are at-home treatments that can help reduce scars, wrinkles, and improve the appearance of our skin. Regular use may help lessen the look of several of these skin disorders. Medical treatments for cellulite or stretch mark scars are always best for long-term results.

When using the body derma roller, make sure to know the proper techniques. Microneedle rollers work better with moisturizers and serums. For maintaining the quality of the body rollers, make sure to clean and store them carefully. A high-quality titanium derma roller with fine needles no longer 5mm thick is advisable for beginners.

Dermarolling therapy is a good alternative in getting rid of irregular cellulite. It is better to use the microneedle roller with Vitamin A serum or anti cellulite cream to achieve faster effects!

QWO is another effective way to eliminate cellulite. It's a highly recommended treatment for adult women with moderate to severe cellulite in their buttocks and other body areas. QWO is a long-lasting injection that targets cellulite in particular body areas. It contains collagen, which significantly improves skin texture. This may not be beneficial for everyone due to the chance of allergies. It is always best to talk to a specialist if this treatment is suitable.

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At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles,pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles,pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

Pointless video update! Clio hasn't been doing her speech therapy homework, so she's shaming herself. (This was foreshadowing for months of her not doing her homework.) Clio's also been sick, so she went to the doctor.

This video being posted 8.5mos after it was taken, it is remarkable how different Clio's voice is.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16 mouth, 15/13/12/8 goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures now over $17,400 at this point.

Clio.

talking.

car.

driveway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

March 14, 2018.

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40 minutes of Clio's speech therapy was recorded today.

Full video at:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxCZV1AC4oI

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 weeks of group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing (5 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures now over $17,400 at this point.

Clio, Rachel.

humming, practicing, reading, speaking.

speech therapy, George Washington University, Washington D.C.

March 8, 2018.

At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles,pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles,pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

We found one of these metal spiral swizzle sticks on the ground at a Makepeace party and took it home because it was metal and we wanted to find out how it fared with the violet wand. Well, it turned out to be Carolyn's favorite violet wand implement. Clio bought her a dozen, since they are easy to lose! :)

The facial expressions really say it all, in this picture.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz.

opening presents, smiling.

Doctor Who belt, pimp hat, swizzle stick.

Bad Wolf. paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

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... Read Carolyn's blog at CarolynCASL at wordpress dot com

BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Still bruised and starting to dry out. Any sun damage or old hyperpigmentations from acne spots are starting to darken.

OVERVIEW

At Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Jerry Darm and his dedicated staff have promoted wellness, health and beauty for over a decade. Over 50,000 procedures performed utilizing 25 different lasers and aesthetic devices have made Aesthetic Medicine one of the largest medical spas in the United States. The innovative 21st century technologies, the attention to detail and the dedication to customer service have given Aesthetic Medicine an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Skin Problems

Skin problems such as acne, rosacea, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, unwanted hair, and moles can be safely and effectively treated with lasers and aesthetic devices.

Wrinkles

Fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers, which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen.

Fine lines, deep wrinkles, pore size, dark circles and overall skin texture are best treated with the Laser Lift™. This exclusive procedure combines microdermabrasion with three FDA approved lasers, which rejuvenate and tighten the skin while building new collagen. For more information visit Dr. Darm or log on to www.drdarm.com

Injectables

Botox® and Dysport® are used to treat wrinkles in motion around the eyes and in the forehead. Injectable fillers including Juvederm® and Restylane® are used to fill in the deeper frown lines around the mouth and chin.

Unwanted Fat / Cellulite

Unwanted fat can be removed from the neck, arms, chest, abdomen, back, flanks and thighs using the unique Lipo Lift™ procedures developed at Aesthetic Medicine with minimum pain and downtime. We are one of the busiest centers in the United States and have performed over 500 Lipo Lift™ III (Laser Lypolysis ) procedures in the past year. For the noninvasive treatment of fat and cellulite we have combined several FDA approved devices (LipoLift™ I ).

Procedures:

Lipolift I – Mesoporation (Mesoderm) and VelaShape used for non-invasive treatment of fat and reduction of cellulite.

Lipolift III - Laser Lipolysis - Better than the traditional liposuction.

Unwanted fat can be removed with minimal pain and downtime by using the SlimLipo. Treatment areas include neck, arms, chest, back abdomen, flanks and thighs.

Weight Loss

Dr. Darm and his staff of dietitians and nutritionists have over 40 years of combined experience in Medical Weight Management. The average participant loses 40 to 60 pounds in a 3-6 month period. Thousands of patients have achieved success in this comprehensive program.

Spider Veins

Unsightly spider veins are successfully removed using sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Facial Plastic Surgery

Blepharoplasty, Facelifts, Rhinoplasty, Necklifts, Browlifts, and related procedures are performed by our experienced board certified surgeon.

For more information log on to www.drdarm.com.

Clio made a great tin that captures her personality succinctly: Full of cartoons, and sloppily glued together.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures now over $17,400 at this point.

Daphne, Fred, Stewie Griffin, Velma.

Party Girl button, glow in the dark spider, spikes.

cartoon: Family Guy. cartoon: Scooby Doo.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

March 11, 2018.

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BACKSTORY: Each month, Melissa has a craft night. This night was making travel altar tins. You take an Altoids box and decorate it, and then you have a portable altar to take with you.

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

Check out Clio's cool spiked blue-ball bracelet. It's like punk rock meets Christmas meets Marge Simpson.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio.

opening presents.

Doctor Who belt.

Bad Wolf.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

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Everyone clapping for Carolyn!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Aaron, Beth, Carolyn, Clio, John, Liz, Meagan.

clapping, kissing, opening presents.

pimp hat.

paisley.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

A "Bad Wolf" seatbelt-style Dr. Who belt!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Aaron, Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Diane, Meagan, Svetlana.

leaning, opening presents, showing, standing.

Doctor Who belt, pimp hat.

Bad Wolf. paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

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Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative antibiotic commonly prescribed for acne, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin disorders. Minocycline turns black when oxidized, leading to discoloration of the skin and nails. Pigmentation may also involve the bulbar conjunctiva, oral mucosa, teeth, bones, and thyroid gland. Pigmentation has been reported after long-term minocycline therapy with at least 100 mg/day.

Cutaneous minocycline hyperpigmentation is divided into 3 types; see last image. Type I is thought to be related to an iron chelate of minocycline Type II is probably secondary to a drug metabolite protein complex chelated with iron and calcium In Type III pigmentation is probably related to a photo drug induced dermatitis and melanin drop down from the basal layer

Images and text for 2nd paragraph contributed by Dr. Silvija Gottesman - @SGottesmanMD

Clio's outfit for the Risque Holi party at The Crucible.

Vicky called this picture "Babe City", and Clio has this pic a lot as her avatar/userpic/profile pic.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures now over $17,400 at this point.

Clio.

posing, standing.

black and white dress.

avatar. babe city. profile pic. profile picture. userpic.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

March 10, 2018.

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Everyone clapping for Carolyn!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Aaron, Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz, Meagan.

clapping, opening presents.

pimp hat.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

[NOTE: Picture censored for Facebook/public consumption.]

We had a great time at Risque's Holi party at The Crucible! Good times.

Clio's Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures over $17,400 at this point.

Carolyn, Clio, Natasha.

grabbing breast, smiling, standing.

body paint, face paint, holographic collar, spirals.

censored. edited.

The Crucible, Washington D.C.

March 10, 2018.

Pic by John Holmes.

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It’s a common occurrence for people to have dark regions under their necks. There are many medical reasons behind this but the main cause as to why you are having a dark neck is because of hyperpigmentation of the neck region which can be attributed to the numerous cell activities under this region. Apparently, getting rid of this condition has been a very hard thing for many individuals around the world with the majority of them opting for manufactured bleaching agents which eventually results to side effects. However, lemon juice is a medically proven agent that lightens a dark neck effectively and appropriately. Let’s now have a look at how you are going to use lemon for this purpose. Read more at: www.beautyepic.com/lemon-juice-for-dark-neck/

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Clio has come a long way since last year's Winterfire!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (1.5 months) [10 so far]. E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults happening. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (2 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total transition expenditures were over $16,000 at this point.

Clio.

posing, standing.

bat garter, black and purple skirt, chainmail necklace, collar, fishnet leather shirt, plaid skirt.

censored. edited. quadtych.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

February 16, 2018.

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BACKSTORY: Our outfits for the first night of Winterfire.

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz.

opening presents, standing.

wrapping paper.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

The cute couple getting ready for some Left-Center-Right.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio.

hugging.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Minocycline is a tetracycline derivative antibiotic commonly prescribed for acne, rosacea, and other inflammatory skin disorders. Minocycline turns black when oxidized, leading to discoloration of the skin and nails. Pigmentation may also involve the bulbar conjunctiva, oral mucosa, teeth, bones, and thyroid gland. Pigmentation has been reported after long-term minocycline therapy with at least 100 mg/day.

Image contributed by Dr Zubair Baloch - @aakasharmand

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We had a great time at Risque's Holi party at The Crucible! Good times.

Clio's Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures over $17,400 at this point.

Carolyn, Clio.

posing, smiling, standing.

body paint, holographic collar, spirals.

censored. edited.

The Crucible, Washington D.C.

March 10, 2018.

Pic by Larry Bradby.

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Clio had some hypertrophic scars removed from her arm and one from her chest. One of the stitches broken, so she's not too impressed with the place that did the work. The scars ended up going from white hypertrophic scars to red semi-hyperpigmented non-hypertrophic scars. Basically, when all was said and done, Clio paid $200 and made 3 trips to Maryland... Only to be made to look kind of worse, while everyone else made money off of her. This just feels so typical of the majority of medical experiences. About 7 months later, Clio started using the 4% hydroquinone lotion (that she was using on her legs) on the hyperpigmentation to try to whiten them. We'll see if I can ever get them looking like they did before their original scarring!

Clio.

arm, hypertrophic scar, hypertrophic scar injury.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

April 1, 2018.

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Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (8 months); injections since 12/22 (3 months) [19 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (6.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (5.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (3 months). 5 transgender group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 6X, and 4 other therapists 10X. Weight down to 144lbs (53 down from 197). Hair removal includes 34 electrolysis treatments totaling 26 hours; 31 laser hair removal sessions (54 area treatments: 17/16/14/13/9 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears, 6 Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (9 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (11 months). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, dyed/layered hair, hypertrophicscars on arms & chest removed. Female wardrobe replacement up about 750 items. Total transition expenditures now over $18,100 at this point.

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We had a great time at Risque's Holi party at The Crucible! Good times.

Clio's Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures over $17,400 at this point.

Carolyn, Clio, Natasha.

kneeling, pulling hair, smiling, standing.

face paint, holographic collar.

censored. edited.

The Crucible, Washington D.C.

March 10, 2018.

Pic by John Holmes.

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Clio had some hypertrophic scars removed from her arm and one from her chest. One of the stitches broken, so she's not too impressed with the place that did the work. The scars ended up going from white hypertrophic scars to red semi-hyperpigmented non-hypertrophic scars. Basically, when all was said and done, Clio paid $200 and made 3 trips to Maryland... Only to be made to look kind of worse, while everyone else made money off of her. This just feels so typical of the majority of medical experiences. About 7 months later, Clio started using the 4% hydroquinone lotion (that she was using on her legs) on the hyperpigmentation to try to whiten them. We'll see if I can ever get them looking like they did before their original scarring!

Clio.

chest, hypertrophic scar, hypertrophic scar injury, necklaces.

censored. edited.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

April 1, 2018.

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Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (8 months); injections since 12/22 (3 months) [19 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (6.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (5.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (3 months). 5 transgender group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 6X, and 4 other therapists 10X. Weight down to 144lbs (53 down from 197). Hair removal includes 34 electrolysis treatments totaling 26 hours; 31 laser hair removal sessions (54 area treatments: 17/16/14/13/9 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears, 6 Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (9 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (11 months). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, dyed/layered hair, hypertrophic scars on arms & chest removed. Female wardrobe replacement up about 750 items. Total transition expenditures now over $18,100 at this point.

Our outfits for the 2nd night of WinterFire.

Clio got that awesome dress & seatbelt-belt (& overshirt & shoes) from Goodwill. The arm warmers & socks came from AliExpress.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (1.5 months) [10 so far]. E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults happening. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (4 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total transition expenditures were over $16,000 at this point.

Clio.

posing, standing.

arm warmers, belt, black dress, knee socks, lace sweater, pentagram socks, rainbow arm warmers.

AliExpress. triptych.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

February 18, 2018.

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Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz, Meagan.

grabbing breast, opening presents, standing.

pimp hat.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Clio has come a long way since last year's Winterfire!

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (1.5 months) [10 so far]. E up to an astounding 800! Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (1.5 months). Plastic surgery consults happening. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 137lbs (60 down from 197). Hair removal includes 30 electrolysis treatments totaling 23.5 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (2 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 623 items. Total transition expenditures were over $16,000 at this point.

Clio.

posing, standing.

bat garter, black and purple skirt, chainmail necklace, collar, fishnet leather shirt, plaid skirt.

diptych.

hallway, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

February 16, 2018.

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BACKSTORY: Our outfits for the first night of Winterfire.

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Clio's legs got really red and irritated from 4% hydroquinone lotion gradual chemical peel. Does that mean it's working, or is it making it worse? Once it got to the peeling phase, Clio decided to stop using it on her legs. Around September or so, she started using them on her arm hyper-pigmentations (from where the hypertrophic scars were removed) with better & less disturbing results. Also, she was using the lotion incorrectly, applying it to adjacent areas instead of -only- to the hyperpigmented areas.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16 mouth, 15/13/12/8 goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures now over $17,400 at this point.

Clio.

burn, hydroquinone gel, legs, rash.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

March 11, 2018.

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Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

I forget what this one was.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Liz, Meagan.

opening presents, showing, smiling, standing.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Carolyn recovering from the kiss.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio, Meagan.

opening presents, smiling.

pimp hat.

paisley.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Carolyn opened up a bunch of gifts before the Left-Center-Right game.

Carolyn really enjoyed the henna tattoo she received from a guest at a previous party of ours, so when Clio saw this at the thrift store, it was an automatic purchase.

Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (6.5 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [11 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2 months). Weekly voice Training at GW Speech Clinic since 2/22 (1 group session so far). Plastic surgery consults continuing (4 for FFS, 3 for lipo). Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 136lbs (61 down from 197). Hair removal includes 32 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10 months). 2 dental implants, and prep work for Zoom Whitening For Life. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (9 days). Female wardrobe replacement was up to 644 items. Total transition expenditures now over $16,000 at this point.

Beth, Carolyn, Clio.

Doctor Who belt, henna, henna tattoo.

Bad Wolf.

downstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

Pic by Sideshow Bob.

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BACKSTORY: Rainbow Party #14: Paisley: Carolyn's birthday. 30 people. Clio & Carolyn, Vicky, Angel & Dave, Dave N, Aaron & Meagan, Puppy, Svetlana, Matthew & Julie, Sideshow Bob, Sean, Brewster & Kate, Andrew, Diane, Javier, Emily, Lex & Katrina, John F & Erin, Beth, Ipek, Carlos, Melissa & Ken, Ivette. Carolyn opened gifts before L-C-R. Huge L-C-R game (Ipek won). Lots of socializing. DDR was played too. Carolyn and Sideshow Bob played some. Facebook event page: www.facebook.com/events/1964848253791466/

Clio had some hypertrophic scars removed from her arm and one from her chest. One of the stitches broken, so she's not too impressed with the place that did the work. The scars ended up going from white hypertrophic scars to red semi-hyperpigmented non-hypertrophic scars. Basically, when all was said and done, Clio paid $200 and made 3 trips to Maryland... Only to be made to look kind of worse, while everyone else made money off of her. This just feels so typical of the majority of medical experiences. About 7 months later, Clio started using the 4% hydroquinone lotion (that she was using on her legs) on the hyperpigmentation to try to whiten them. We'll see if I can ever get them looking like they did before their original scarring!

Clio.

arm, hypertrophic scar, hypertrophic scar injury.

close-up.

upstairs, Clio and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.

April 1, 2018.

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Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (8 months); injections since 12/22 (3 months) [19 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (6.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (5.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (3 months). 5 transgender group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 6X, and 4 other therapists 10X. Weight down to 144lbs (53 down from 197). Hair removal includes 34 electrolysis treatments totaling 26 hours; 31 laser hair removal sessions (54 area treatments: 17/16/14/13/9 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest/ears, 6 Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (9 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (11 months). 2 dental implants, Zoom teeth whitening, pierced ears, dyed/layered hair, hypertrophic scars on arms & chest removed. Female wardrobe replacement up about 750 items. Total transition expenditures now over $18,100 at this point.

[NOTE: Picture censored for Facebook/public consumption.]

We had a great time at Risque's Holi party at The Crucible! Good times.

Clio's Transition Progress at this point: On hormones since 8/1 (7 months); injections since 12/22 (2 months) [14 so far]. Full-time female since 9/15 (5.5 months). Publicly out as trans since 10/11 (4.5 months). Legally female since 12/21 (2.5 months). 3 group speech therapy classes taken at GW Speech Clinic (since 2/22). Plastic surgery consults continuing. Have seen endo/primary therapist 5X, and secondary therapists 9X. Weight down to 141lbs (56 down from 197). Hair removal includes 33 electrolysis treatments totaling 25 hours; 30 laser hair removal sessions (51 area treatments: 16/15/13/12/8 mouth/goatee/face/neck/armpits, 7 legs/chest, 6 ears/Brazilian); and bi-weekly at-home IPL on arms since 6/17 (8.5 months). Latisse for eyelash lengthening since 4/17 (10.5 months). 2 dental implants + Zoom Whitening. Pierced ears. Dyed/layered hair (no haircuts for 3yrs--since 1/2015). Twice daily hydroquinone treatment on leg hyperpigmentation since 2/14 (3 weeks), and it's peeling red now (looks awful). Female wardrobe replacement up to more than 656 items. Total transition expenditures over $17,400 at this point.

Clio.

posing, smiling, standing.

censored. diptych. edited.

The Crucible, Washington D.C.

March 10, 2018.

Pic by Larry Bradby.

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We are here to share one of our #patientstories with you!

A young 24-year-old girl visited the clinic with acne/pimples, freckles & a surgical scar on her forehead.

We examined and treated her concerns with oral medication, chemical peels for acne induced hyperpigmentation/spots, fractional CO2 laser for her surgical scar on her forehead over a period of 1.5 years. In just 2 sessions, she was astounded to see her clearer and acne-free skin. We feel cheerful that we could give her the ideal outcomes and will keep on giving every one of our patients the satisfaction they deserve.

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