For 12 years, since I was 18, I have suffered from acne and clogged pores. No matter what I do, I will always have breakouts. I have gone to dermatologists, facials done, wasted money on this miracle product and that miracle product, proactive, you name it. Proactive did help me some, in that I am able to go out with makeup on and not hide my face in shame. However, with proactive, my face has never been free of breakouts or clear pores - proactive just helped me somewhat. \r
I decided to try Christine after googling around at work. Her prices are higher than her girls, but I was desperate for some help for my face. When I arrivd, I was promptly placed in a room, an assistant washed my face, and Christine came in promptly. SHe was extremely honest about the condition of my face (I was desperate since my face was bumpy and it seemed as if all my pores were clogged...ewwww). She proceeded to clean every pore, nook and cranny in my face - spent over 2 and half hours, it was never rushed, and she goes deep into the pores - painful. After the pain (yes without extreme pain, there is no gain), poking, and prodding of my face, my face looked like a pizza. Thank god I had done it on a friday afternoon. I spent the weekend indoors and allowed my face to recover. One week later, I just cannot tell you how much my face changed (I also used the acne product she recommended religiously). My friends and family noticed right away. I went back to her a month later for another cleaning. The recovery time was much faster since she was able to get most of the gunk out the first visit. I went back a third time to one of her girls (her girls are cheaper) for just a maintenance. From December 2009 (first visit) to March 2010 (3rd visit), I hardly had any breakouts, my dark spots from acne have started to fade, and my makeup is smooth on my face. I no longer use concealer and I continued to use the acne product she recommended. I went back in May to Christine for a micro dermabrasion (first time - I saved for it) and facial (she is very expensive, but so worth it). I recommend her services to anyone who is suffering from acne and clogged pores. She is very expensive, but you will never regret a penny. \r
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Again, if you suffer from acne and clogged pores, after she is finished with you, your face will look like a pizza (I don't recommend going out after), just go home, allow the pores to breathe free for the weekend without any makeup etc, and let your face recover for a couple of days. You will not regret it, my face has been so amazing ever since I started going to her. Also, if she recommends an acne product, just buy it. She recommended Obagi to me, and that has helped me so much.\r
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Pros: Acne is gone; squeaky clean pores
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