"During my teenage and college years, I was fortunate to not have a severe acne problem. I would get pimples, which would run its course and scar minimally. I also had freckles, which I wanted to get rid of. I decided to see a dermatologist. This is when I was first introduced to the Obagi Skin Care line, which included a face was, skin toner, and a bleaching cream. The products seem to work, however, it became costly to maintain as a college student.
After I stopped using the Obagi products, I noticed that I was experiencing more pimples and my freckle seemed darker than before. I went to my physician and obtained several prescriptions for Retin A and T-Stat, which help initially control the acne, but made my face feel sore and appear reddened. Eventually I stopped using those products and just focused on using make-up to cover up the blemishes.
Recently in my mid thirties, I decided to do something about my skin problems. I admit that the Proactiv infomercials got me. So I decided to buy their products and continued to use them for about a year. When I became tired of not seeing any results, I decided to go back to the Obagi Skin Care system. Once again, I experienced quick results, but this time I noticed that my skin felt sore and became reddened as a result. I thought this was normal in order for the product to really work.
A year ago, I finally got fed up with the poor results of these products. One day I asked on of my student's mother what she did to have such nice skin. She told me that she did not always have good skin until she started going to this Family Acne Center. I asked her more questions and if she was satisfied with them. She showed me a picture of her face taken a year ago and I was shocked to see such a difference. I could hardly believe that she ever had bad skin before. So I decided to go to go to them myself and began my transformation.
I appreciate how the Doctors take the time to always explain the whole treatment process with me. I also liked how they were honest with me upfront and told me that the changes would occur gradually. It has been a year since I first came to see them and I have noticed that my face feels softer without any soreness or redness. I also noticed that I no longer get those hard painful pimples anymore.
The thing that I am most happy with is that I also noticed that my previous acne scars and freckles are gradually fading. I did not realize until I started using the Apogée products, that the other products I used to use (like Obagi and Proactiv), had chemicals in them that caused my skin to become so sensitive that when I scarred, the scars would appear darker than usual.
I am truly satisfied with my results and believe that I am on my way to attaining beautiful skin."
- Liza Delatorre, Hawthorne CA (37 years old)