Hi!, I just watched your video and im having laser treatment for a port wine stain too...i have loads of questions and wanna speak to someone whose had the same thing... please can you email me on bay0062@gmail.com. thanks xx
I stopped treatments for high school and I have a birthmark on my right cheek. The problem is mine is bumpy and not smooth and you can always tell I have a birthmark. Does anyone know if there are specific treatments for that?
I have a port wine stain on my whole left side of the neck In my country there wasn`t any specific laser for this until a few years ago so when i was younger i always wore scarves(even at 35 degrees!!) I just didn`t want any attention because of the birthmark. I started a vbeam laser treatement and now from dark red it`s pink & in some areas it disappeared completely .PS: u`re right , as u grow older u care less about what people that`s why i finally stopped wearing scarves
Hey, I just wanted to though out a thank you, I've been having these all over my face since I was six months old and have had sugeries over my right and left checks, chin, lower lip, and down the front of my neck to reduce the dark purple I was born with... Although I don't get to use numbing cream anymore, haha. You seem like an amazing person, I hope your treatment works as well as mine have.
Thanks for posting this, now I actually know what the heck the doctor is doing to me with the goggles on haha. Your dots after treatment are a lot smaller than when I get my treatments done..
hi..myy name is jenny, and i have a birthmark too.its pretty big and its on my right side..ive had lasor surgerys from age 3..its so weird to meet ..or atleast see someone with the same thing..
i have a port wine stain on my left cheek close to my eye im 13 and so far today was my 17th laser surgery luckily the doctor says at the 18th i will not have to have any anestisia and anistisia sucks so im happy about that
i have a facial port wine stain and i started treatment with vbeam laser. My doctor wont use anesthesic because she said it will tighten the veins and interfere with treatment. It doesnt hurt so much.
I remember these laser treatments when i was younger... my pws is laaaaaaaarrrgeee, not on my face however, myn is on my right hand all the way up my arm to my neck, then on my chest, side, n back.... my treatments always hurt sooo bad, are these new ones not as bad, when it comes to the healing part?
Hello, thanks so much for posting this video. I have a very large port wine stain that covers my whole left arm, chest, neck and back. I am very shy about it. Your video is an inspiration. I have not had any laser treatment yet, but hopefully soon this year. You seem so relax while they did the laser... did it not hurt at all? Thanks again!
You are such a beatiful girl it is so neat to see so many who have a porwine stain similar or close to mine ! i didnt think many were out there but i watched your Doc. and i went back to my Dermatologist they gave me the lidocain cream just today i am so thrilled hoping it helps with the pain ! ty for your video!
This is amazing, I have had the exact same experience down to the covering of my face with the wrap and the exact same sounding machine and everything. As a 15 year old male who has never used make-up to conceal this, it has been tough. I had gone off treatment for the past two years because I saw no improvement despite doing it monthly from around 8 months old to age 12. It really touched me to see that someone else has experienced the same thing and that I am not alone. Thanks.
Thankyou!! I have a pws birthmark covering around half of my face & neck and a bit on my back. I've had a lot of laser treatment, it didn't really do much. I'm 15 now and I don't go anywhere at all without makeup. My birthmark actually gives me A LOT of problems, I've had 'granduloma's' growing on my face & head. And I've had to have surgery's to remove them, it's horribly painful. I'm thinking about getting laser treatment again, do you think it would be worth it? - Has the laser improved? >w<
Thank you, i'm 15 and live in Florida and have an extensive port wine stain on my thigh. I have been getting treatments since i was little but it really bothers me because i am a ballet dancer and it makes me feel very uncomfortable. i never wanna wear shorts or show people. Its not really gone yet but its more of a pink color now. But you did help a lot and its nice to have someone i can relate to. <3-Johannna.
Hi!!My name is Alex(boy not a girl...:p)...i am from greece....well first of all i have to say you are godamn pretty girl!!!I really need your advice since you had a bisthmark...i have a birthmark onmy right cheek,covering my eye and eybrow...its pretty big and its red!!!(port wine stain) and i'm feeling very depressed about it...:(...i had some laser treatments since i was a child about 1-2 years old...but my birthmark stayed the same...:(((...soplease give me an advice to what can i do please
Congratulations in making your Video. I know how embarrasing it is to even talk about it. I've had a facial birthmark all my life (now 46) and am in the middle of getting laser treatment. You are a champion .
Hi! You probably hear this kind of stuff so often that the rest of your face turns red either through anger or embarassment (!), but even with the birthmark, you look really pretty. You have such an appealing persona, that the marks arn't all that noticeable. I'm always really impressed when people don't let things like that break them down, and you're really impressive. The Purple People Eater never looked so good!
@365Dakota Hah, glad I didn't annoy you! So, will the treatment ever make the birthmark completely disappear (or as good as)? If it did disappear, would you feel like you'd lost something of yourself? I expect having the birthmark since being a kid, it's shaped your personality somewhat.
I totally look up to you , I have a port wine stain too and have laser treatments since I was a couple months old. I can't go anywhere without makeup :( but you've really helped me btw you're very pretty so dont let anyone ever get you down .xx from melissa age 13 , england xx
@coolchik17 Hey Melissa! Where is your port wine stain if you don't mind me asking. I'm soo soo glad i could help you in anyway :D Have you ever tried going places without make up? (i don't know how deep your stain is) The older i have gotten the more i don't even care to cover it as much anymore. I just keep sunscreen on it to keep it from showing up as much. lol
Stay strong beautiful! and keep me posted on your treatments!
Hi Dakota, its on the right side of my face. It was really purpley black when I was born and goes from the top of my eye,slightly across my mouth and above my chin. I go great ormand street hospital in London for treatment its quite good there and Im goin there pretty soon no idea when though. Thanks for the advice your a very inspiring person xx :D x
Thank you so much for your video! My daughter of 9 months has a big pws on one side of her face. Seeing your video has really helped to give me a good idea of what we are going to go thro. Her first treatment starts in Nov, when she will be 1 years old. It has really helped to see how you feel and even tho i can see it can be hard for you, you are a beautiful person ! and seem happy and confident ,Which is just the attitude i want my daughter to grow up with, Thank you! And good luck!!
Thank you so much for your video! My daughter of 9 months has a big pws on one side of her face. Seeing your video has really helped to give me a good idea of what we are going to go thro. Her first treatment starts in Nov, when she will be 1 years old. It has really helped to see how you feel and even tho i can see it can be hard for you, you are a beautiful person ! and seem happy and confident ,Which is just the attitude i want my daughter to grow up with, Thank you! And good luck!!
@keeley263 I'm so glad it helped you! The best advice i can give you, that my mom did for me when i was younger, was not "baby" me after my treatment( ?) She made me go to school, and out in public treated me like nothing was different, and you'll run into all types of people, people who stare and people who just want to talk.. but i honestly believe it made me more confident and more understanding of other people in life.
Thank you for watching and let me know how her first treatment goes!!
Dakota, thanks for your video. My daughter (15) had 3 treatments for her PWS back when she was under 2yrs.. She has been struggling with does she get surgery again, and why cant people just accept me. After 15 years we don't even see it, but the kids at school can be so cruel. She found your video and immediately sent the link to her mother and I. She has decided to visit a Doc, and thats a step. Thanks again, your openness has touched her, no matter what she chooses.
Dakota, thanks for your video. My daughter (15) had 3 treatments for her PWS back when she was under 2yrs.. She has been struggling with does she get surgery again, and why cant people just accept me. After 15 years we don't even see it, but the kids at school can be so cruel. She found your video and immediately sent the link to her mother and I. She has decided to visit a Doc, and thats a step. Thanks again, your openness has touched her, no matter what she chooses.
Hey everyone! I am going back for a treatment sept 7th, so what i think i am going to do is a follow up video, and trying to answer all your questions about the laser.. well see if my awesome doc can help out :D
Is It The V-Beam Laser That He Used??It Look Like It....I Had A treatments Like 2 weeks ago Cause I had Redness on My Cheeks And It's Frikking Magic!! It's All Gone! I'm So happy...But It Wasnt Too Painfull...=)) Thanks For Answering
@moldymoldy i'm so happy your thinking about getting more treatments! let me now how it goes, i use to cry a lot when i was little too... its a weird thing this laser thing ;] lol
Hey My name is katy. I have a big port stain that covers the entire left side of my face.. what make up do you use?! you are such an amazing person and brave to get online and do this
I use, honestly what ever is on sale at CVS, i just usually put a little bit more on the birthmark! Have you gotten any treatments? (if you dont mind me asking)
hi, i'm a 16- year old guy. i live in belgium (europe) and i have a rather light stain under my left eye. i'm thankful that i have a light stain when i see the darker/purple ones. mine is kinda pink and rather small. i've had like 4 treatments so far of 5 min. every 3 months. i see a little bit improving, but i heard that if you get lasered allot , you will get scars. Is this true?because i don't wanna have scars :S ... i kinda feel uncomfortable sometimes because of my stain. Any advise for me?
@souldragon9 I have never scared and i have gotten a lot of them... some times after a treatment i have a few spots that are lighter than the rest of my skin... but they always even out after the next treatment/ on there own..
The best Advise i can give you for not feeling like that, is just embracing it and knowing that you have a treatment to make it fade away :D
Hey, im 13 and i have a really dark one under my left eye. I hate having it and it makes me feel insecure. Can you tell me how much this surgery cost? I hate looking in the mirror and seeing it because it makes me feel ugly. Is there any other way than surgery or is there any other kind of surgery that doesnt take so long to work.?
@candy27909 I dont know how much the surgery cost :[ but you can talk to doctors about that and sometimes insurances help cover it... I havent heard about anything yet.. but they are always trying to find new ways!! ill let you know about anything i hear. and dont feel ugly Ive learned that if i didnt have this i woudlnt be who i am today..
I have a really purple one under my eye and it sucks and makes me feel a bit uglier than my friends. Can you tell me how much these procedres cost? Im only 13 but i really just want it gone!
i was lucky enough to be born with a port wine stain on my leg, but it's on the lower front calf part which makes me uncomfortable wearing dresses, shorts etc. i've had my first treatment in november/december 2009, and since then i've been denied laser twice, because of me having such a pale skin colour! the pigmentation stayed and is fading slowly but i don't know whether to carry on with the treatment... i don't want to be knocked down again i guess. any ideas?
If you dont mind me asking how many treatments have you had cuz ur face looks amazeing before you got the laser. I just started my laser and had like 4 and i dont relize much of a differnce yet.
@ScreamoLifeSon i have had 50 or 60.. honestly i could have had more we never thought of counting... im actually getting another tomorrow, so we got to it before it really got super obvious.
I dont know how deep yours is, but stick with it!! youll notice a difference :D im sure of it! keep me updated!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have a similar birthmark like yours on my shoulder and arm. Can I know how much did one laser treatment cost you? Thanks!
This video is really awesome. I also have a port wine stain and used to take treatments when i was younger, but i stopped getting treatments around the age of 13 or 14 because my mothers insurance couldnt cover it anymore. i find the treatments great. I still live day to day with mine under my right eye, oddly in the shape of the USA haha. but once again, GREAT job on the video. :]
You're beautiful - inside & out. Thanks for sharing this. I was born in 1964 with a pigmented nevus over my right eye. Had aprox. 15 skin grafts and one laser treatment (18 mos - 18 yrs old).
Hi Dakota, My name is Jake, I'm 8 and I have a port wine stain & I have the same surgery. I really liked your video because it shows people more about birthmarks.
Thank you for your email about Calley's PWS youtube video. I created the video to show her PRE-K class what she would look like after year the treatment. She is still not really self conscious about it but I can't stand how people stare at her . . . I am protective of my little one!
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to create it! It is promising to see how great you look cause I often wonder what is in Calley's future. Take care! You are beautiful!
@NJSpina Sometimes i think its harder on the parent, my mom always had it harder than i did with people looking... After having it so long I know im more use to it.. when i was younger i loved to show people! lol
Thank you for making your video! For a long time i thought i was the only one going thru any of this.
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Hi!, I just watched your video and im having laser treatment for a port wine stain too...i have loads of questions and wanna speak to someone whose had the same thing... please can you email me on bay0062@gmail.com. thanks xx
Bay0062 1 week ago
this shit hurts because my doctor doesnt numb me and its all over my boob and my side and he has to do it for a long time and it burns alot
GOODieBAGZz 4 months ago
I stopped treatments for high school and I have a birthmark on my right cheek. The problem is mine is bumpy and not smooth and you can always tell I have a birthmark. Does anyone know if there are specific treatments for that?
Batmanfan1993 6 months ago
I have a port wine stain on my whole left side of the neck In my country there wasn`t any specific laser for this until a few years ago so when i was younger i always wore scarves(even at 35 degrees!!) I just didn`t want any attention because of the birthmark. I started a vbeam laser treatement and now from dark red it`s pink & in some areas it disappeared completely .PS: u`re right , as u grow older u care less about what people that`s why i finally stopped wearing scarves
SSweetNessTouchesU 7 months ago
Hey, I just wanted to though out a thank you, I've been having these all over my face since I was six months old and have had sugeries over my right and left checks, chin, lower lip, and down the front of my neck to reduce the dark purple I was born with... Although I don't get to use numbing cream anymore, haha. You seem like an amazing person, I hope your treatment works as well as mine have.
18mcrmcr18 7 months ago
Thanks for posting this, now I actually know what the heck the doctor is doing to me with the goggles on haha. Your dots after treatment are a lot smaller than when I get my treatments done..
lynncotgrave 7 months ago
hi..myy name is jenny, and i have a birthmark too.its pretty big and its on my right side..ive had lasor surgerys from age 3..its so weird to meet ..or atleast see someone with the same thing..
pinkhearts18 8 months ago
i have a port wine stain on my left cheek close to my eye im 13 and so far today was my 17th laser surgery luckily the doctor says at the 18th i will not have to have any anestisia and anistisia sucks so im happy about that
MrCarlsvideos 8 months ago
i have a facial port wine stain and i started treatment with vbeam laser. My doctor wont use anesthesic because she said it will tighten the veins and interfere with treatment. It doesnt hurt so much.
LadyD1979 9 months ago
I remember these laser treatments when i was younger... my pws is laaaaaaaarrrgeee, not on my face however, myn is on my right hand all the way up my arm to my neck, then on my chest, side, n back.... my treatments always hurt sooo bad, are these new ones not as bad, when it comes to the healing part?
TheHashBot 9 months ago
Hello, thanks so much for posting this video. I have a very large port wine stain that covers my whole left arm, chest, neck and back. I am very shy about it. Your video is an inspiration. I have not had any laser treatment yet, but hopefully soon this year. You seem so relax while they did the laser... did it not hurt at all? Thanks again!
ilokahno 9 months ago
@ilokahno I have the exact same thing on my right side
cyke12 8 months ago
You are such a beatiful girl it is so neat to see so many who have a porwine stain similar or close to mine ! i didnt think many were out there but i watched your Doc. and i went back to my Dermatologist they gave me the lidocain cream just today i am so thrilled hoping it helps with the pain ! ty for your video!
Rainbowsofjoy 1 year ago
This is amazing, I have had the exact same experience down to the covering of my face with the wrap and the exact same sounding machine and everything. As a 15 year old male who has never used make-up to conceal this, it has been tough. I had gone off treatment for the past two years because I saw no improvement despite doing it monthly from around 8 months old to age 12. It really touched me to see that someone else has experienced the same thing and that I am not alone. Thanks.
Opaiscool 1 year ago
Thankyou!! I have a pws birthmark covering around half of my face & neck and a bit on my back. I've had a lot of laser treatment, it didn't really do much. I'm 15 now and I don't go anywhere at all without makeup. My birthmark actually gives me A LOT of problems, I've had 'granduloma's' growing on my face & head. And I've had to have surgery's to remove them, it's horribly painful. I'm thinking about getting laser treatment again, do you think it would be worth it? - Has the laser improved? >w<
ItsTheCataracs 1 year ago
Thank you, i'm 15 and live in Florida and have an extensive port wine stain on my thigh. I have been getting treatments since i was little but it really bothers me because i am a ballet dancer and it makes me feel very uncomfortable. i never wanna wear shorts or show people. Its not really gone yet but its more of a pink color now. But you did help a lot and its nice to have someone i can relate to. <3-Johannna.
Onomonopia73 1 year ago
Hi!!My name is Alex(boy not a girl...:p)...i am from greece....well first of all i have to say you are godamn pretty girl!!!I really need your advice since you had a bisthmark...i have a birthmark onmy right cheek,covering my eye and eybrow...its pretty big and its red!!!(port wine stain) and i'm feeling very depressed about it...:(...i had some laser treatments since i was a child about 1-2 years old...but my birthmark stayed the same...:(((...soplease give me an advice to what can i do please
alex1994ghostofwolf 1 year ago
Congratulations in making your Video. I know how embarrasing it is to even talk about it. I've had a facial birthmark all my life (now 46) and am in the middle of getting laser treatment. You are a champion .
Noggins51 1 year ago
Hi! You probably hear this kind of stuff so often that the rest of your face turns red either through anger or embarassment (!), but even with the birthmark, you look really pretty. You have such an appealing persona, that the marks arn't all that noticeable. I'm always really impressed when people don't let things like that break them down, and you're really impressive. The Purple People Eater never looked so good!
Peace!
georginiou 1 year ago
@georginiou Thank you so much :D lol that comment made my day!
I do get the embarrassment, or "hey did you just go on a run" comment a lot, so i am totally use to it.
thank you!
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota Hah, glad I didn't annoy you! So, will the treatment ever make the birthmark completely disappear (or as good as)? If it did disappear, would you feel like you'd lost something of yourself? I expect having the birthmark since being a kid, it's shaped your personality somewhat.
georginiou 1 year ago
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coolchik17 1 year ago
I totally look up to you , I have a port wine stain too and have laser treatments since I was a couple months old. I can't go anywhere without makeup :( but you've really helped me btw you're very pretty so dont let anyone ever get you down .xx from melissa age 13 , england xx
coolchik17 1 year ago
@coolchik17 Hey Melissa! Where is your port wine stain if you don't mind me asking. I'm soo soo glad i could help you in anyway :D Have you ever tried going places without make up? (i don't know how deep your stain is) The older i have gotten the more i don't even care to cover it as much anymore. I just keep sunscreen on it to keep it from showing up as much. lol
Stay strong beautiful! and keep me posted on your treatments!
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota
Hi Dakota, its on the right side of my face. It was really purpley black when I was born and goes from the top of my eye,slightly across my mouth and above my chin. I go great ormand street hospital in London for treatment its quite good there and Im goin there pretty soon no idea when though. Thanks for the advice your a very inspiring person xx :D x
coolchik17 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your video! My daughter of 9 months has a big pws on one side of her face. Seeing your video has really helped to give me a good idea of what we are going to go thro. Her first treatment starts in Nov, when she will be 1 years old. It has really helped to see how you feel and even tho i can see it can be hard for you, you are a beautiful person ! and seem happy and confident ,Which is just the attitude i want my daughter to grow up with, Thank you! And good luck!!
keeley263 1 year ago
Thank you so much for your video! My daughter of 9 months has a big pws on one side of her face. Seeing your video has really helped to give me a good idea of what we are going to go thro. Her first treatment starts in Nov, when she will be 1 years old. It has really helped to see how you feel and even tho i can see it can be hard for you, you are a beautiful person ! and seem happy and confident ,Which is just the attitude i want my daughter to grow up with, Thank you! And good luck!!
keeley263 1 year ago
@keeley263 I'm so glad it helped you! The best advice i can give you, that my mom did for me when i was younger, was not "baby" me after my treatment( ?) She made me go to school, and out in public treated me like nothing was different, and you'll run into all types of people, people who stare and people who just want to talk.. but i honestly believe it made me more confident and more understanding of other people in life.
Thank you for watching and let me know how her first treatment goes!!
365Dakota 1 year ago
Dakota, thanks for your video. My daughter (15) had 3 treatments for her PWS back when she was under 2yrs.. She has been struggling with does she get surgery again, and why cant people just accept me. After 15 years we don't even see it, but the kids at school can be so cruel. She found your video and immediately sent the link to her mother and I. She has decided to visit a Doc, and thats a step. Thanks again, your openness has touched her, no matter what she chooses.
1LilStinker 1 year ago
@1LilStinker Im so glad this video helped her!! let me know what she decides for sure!
and i know kids can be jerks :/ but i know she is probably such an amazing person, she can handle them :D
365Dakota 1 year ago
Dakota, thanks for your video. My daughter (15) had 3 treatments for her PWS back when she was under 2yrs.. She has been struggling with does she get surgery again, and why cant people just accept me. After 15 years we don't even see it, but the kids at school can be so cruel. She found your video and immediately sent the link to her mother and I. She has decided to visit a Doc, and thats a step. Thanks again, your openness has touched her, no matter what she chooses.
1LilStinker 1 year ago
Hey everyone! I am going back for a treatment sept 7th, so what i think i am going to do is a follow up video, and trying to answer all your questions about the laser.. well see if my awesome doc can help out :D
365Dakota 1 year ago
do you go to U of M?
firebasedems 1 year ago
@firebasedems I do not, but i visit up there quite often!
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota I meant for treatments, not school. I go on the 16th to Dr. Orringer
firebasedems 1 year ago
@firebasedems oh sorry lol, no i do not, i go to a place in southfield !
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota
firebasedems 1 year ago
Great video, you're an awesome brave girl. :-)
hpcareernet 1 year ago
@hpcareernet thank you so much!
365Dakota 1 year ago
Is It The V-Beam Laser That He Used??It Look Like It....I Had A treatments Like 2 weeks ago Cause I had Redness on My Cheeks And It's Frikking Magic!! It's All Gone! I'm So happy...But It Wasnt Too Painfull...=)) Thanks For Answering
RiPcOrDz83 1 year ago
@RiPcOrDz83 I'm actually not sure! but i need my next treatment at the end of august so i can ask! its amazing :D
365Dakota 1 year ago
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moldymoldy 1 year ago
@moldymoldy i'm so happy your thinking about getting more treatments! let me now how it goes, i use to cry a lot when i was little too... its a weird thing this laser thing ;] lol
but you are strong your self!! Keep me updated!
365Dakota 1 year ago
Hey My name is katy. I have a big port stain that covers the entire left side of my face.. what make up do you use?! you are such an amazing person and brave to get online and do this
SummerGlitz08 1 year ago
@SummerGlitz08
Thank you very much Katy!
I use, honestly what ever is on sale at CVS, i just usually put a little bit more on the birthmark! Have you gotten any treatments? (if you dont mind me asking)
365Dakota 1 year ago
hi, i'm a 16- year old guy. i live in belgium (europe) and i have a rather light stain under my left eye. i'm thankful that i have a light stain when i see the darker/purple ones. mine is kinda pink and rather small. i've had like 4 treatments so far of 5 min. every 3 months. i see a little bit improving, but i heard that if you get lasered allot , you will get scars. Is this true?because i don't wanna have scars :S ... i kinda feel uncomfortable sometimes because of my stain. Any advise for me?
souldragon9 1 year ago
@souldragon9 I have never scared and i have gotten a lot of them... some times after a treatment i have a few spots that are lighter than the rest of my skin... but they always even out after the next treatment/ on there own..
The best Advise i can give you for not feeling like that, is just embracing it and knowing that you have a treatment to make it fade away :D
let me know how your next treatment goes!!
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota ok :) thnx !
souldragon9 1 year ago
@souldragon9 I just saw your video !!! thats awesome! and your english is great!
365Dakota 1 year ago
@365Dakota thanks :D
souldragon9 1 year ago
your face looks great
zacattack500 1 year ago
Hey, im 13 and i have a really dark one under my left eye. I hate having it and it makes me feel insecure. Can you tell me how much this surgery cost? I hate looking in the mirror and seeing it because it makes me feel ugly. Is there any other way than surgery or is there any other kind of surgery that doesnt take so long to work.?
candy27909 1 year ago
@candy27909 I dont know how much the surgery cost :[ but you can talk to doctors about that and sometimes insurances help cover it... I havent heard about anything yet.. but they are always trying to find new ways!! ill let you know about anything i hear. and dont feel ugly Ive learned that if i didnt have this i woudlnt be who i am today..
365Dakota 1 year ago
I have a really purple one under my eye and it sucks and makes me feel a bit uglier than my friends. Can you tell me how much these procedres cost? Im only 13 but i really just want it gone!
candy27909 1 year ago
i was lucky enough to be born with a port wine stain on my leg, but it's on the lower front calf part which makes me uncomfortable wearing dresses, shorts etc. i've had my first treatment in november/december 2009, and since then i've been denied laser twice, because of me having such a pale skin colour! the pigmentation stayed and is fading slowly but i don't know whether to carry on with the treatment... i don't want to be knocked down again i guess. any ideas?
secretsDEFINEme 1 year ago
There is a numbing cream that doesn't require plastic wrap and numbs within 20 minutes.
conguera 1 year ago
@conguera whats its called!!!
365Dakota 1 year ago
Thanks for a very well documentary I have one PWS in my face too considering going to tx in US again after a comeback or regresion.
Edgar4459 1 year ago
big respect for you !!! what you do shoot be a accemple for all the people with "abnormalities" that try to hide them...
greats from holland !
poltermangeist 1 year ago
If you dont mind me asking how many treatments have you had cuz ur face looks amazeing before you got the laser. I just started my laser and had like 4 and i dont relize much of a differnce yet.
ScreamoLifeSon 1 year ago
@ScreamoLifeSon i have had 50 or 60.. honestly i could have had more we never thought of counting... im actually getting another tomorrow, so we got to it before it really got super obvious.
I dont know how deep yours is, but stick with it!! youll notice a difference :D im sure of it! keep me updated!
365Dakota 1 year ago
no, havent had any treatments in a few years as said before... so its still a darkish purple color.
hoodie08 2 years ago
@w00dbeck
Thank you for watching :D
I wanted to know if there was anyone else out there who went thru what i did, and to let my family know what i go thru as well !!
Dakota
365Dakota 2 years ago
Hey Dakota,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I have a similar birthmark like yours on my shoulder and arm. Can I know how much did one laser treatment cost you? Thanks!
littlem1206 2 years ago
@littlem1206
Thank you for watching :D
Usually the insurance covers most of it but it is usually just under $800 without insurance.
365Dakota 2 years ago
Hey Dakota,
This video is really awesome. I also have a port wine stain and used to take treatments when i was younger, but i stopped getting treatments around the age of 13 or 14 because my mothers insurance couldnt cover it anymore. i find the treatments great. I still live day to day with mine under my right eye, oddly in the shape of the USA haha. but once again, GREAT job on the video. :]
hoodie08 2 years ago
@hoodie08
hahah i wish mine had a sweet shape! on my chest it kind of looks like a vase when he zaps it just right lol ;]
Have you gotten any more treatments now that your older?
and thank you so much for watching!!
Dakota!
365Dakota 2 years ago
Hi Dakota!
You're beautiful - inside & out. Thanks for sharing this. I was born in 1964 with a pigmented nevus over my right eye. Had aprox. 15 skin grafts and one laser treatment (18 mos - 18 yrs old).
You have an awesome attitude - you'll go far.
- Kristin
619karl 2 years ago
@619karl
Wow you have been through a lot! Did the skin grafts help more than the laser did in your case?
and thank you Kristin!!
Dakota
365Dakota 2 years ago
Dakota you totally rock! I have a PWS on the right side of my face patterned like yours. Been getting treatments for about 15 years.
Keep rockin' girl!
-Charlie
CWCale 2 years ago
@CWCale How has your been fading out?! Do you have a picture of yours after one of the treatments :D and thanks charlie!!
365Dakota 2 years ago
Hi Dakota, My name is Jake, I'm 8 and I have a port wine stain & I have the same surgery. I really liked your video because it shows people more about birthmarks.
kellyhouse23 2 years ago
@kellyhouse23 Thanks Jake! I'm glad you liked the video. Where is your PWS at? And how many surgeries have you gotten so far ?
365Dakota 2 years ago
My PWS is on my right cheek. It's shaped like a Q. I've gotten 22 surgeies so far. How many have you gotten?
kellyhouse23 2 years ago
@kellyhouse23 I have had, 50-60 so far... i wish i would have counted to i knew the exact amount like you do thats pretty cool!
365Dakota 2 years ago
@365Dakota I posted a video response so you could see my birthmark but I don't know if I did it right. Did you get it?
kellyhouse23 2 years ago
@kellyhouse23 I looked all over but I couldn't find it.
kellyhouse23 2 years ago
Interesting and Cool! You did a nice job, Dakota!
MattyJoe44 2 years ago
@MattyJoe44 thank you so much :D
365Dakota 2 years ago
Dakota ~
Thank you for your email about Calley's PWS youtube video. I created the video to show her PRE-K class what she would look like after year the treatment. She is still not really self conscious about it but I can't stand how people stare at her . . . I am protective of my little one!
I really enjoyed your video. Thanks for taking the time to create it! It is promising to see how great you look cause I often wonder what is in Calley's future. Take care! You are beautiful!
NJSpina 2 years ago
@NJSpina Sometimes i think its harder on the parent, my mom always had it harder than i did with people looking... After having it so long I know im more use to it.. when i was younger i loved to show people! lol
Thank you for making your video! For a long time i thought i was the only one going thru any of this.
365Dakota 2 years ago
hahah i know ;] Steve your the only one minus the rents and my grandmas to ever go thru the process with me! dont you feel special now ;]
365Dakota 2 years ago
Doc had to comment on the piercings lol nice.
stevefrost831 2 years ago
@stevefrost831 i know right!
365Dakota 1 year ago
Dakota YOUR SO PRETTY, Im sorry for the discomfort you have to go through thx for sharing your very inspiring!
Virtue100 2 years ago