Hi, I had my first treatment (lower lids) just over a month ago. I THOUGHT I'd done all the research there was, and that I knew what to expect. I couldn't get the correct 'breathable' makeup that was recommended (Lycogel), so I bought an SPF with zinc (apparently this helps to heal). I was also told the healing would be about a week. Firstly, it did hurt on the more delicate parts of my skin but other than that, it was bearable. I got a taxi home wearing sunglasses and thought once I was through the door, I'd just let it heal and I'd be sorted by the end of the week. After using the zinc SPF, I realised my first big mistake. It was too thick and like putty and just clung to my now delicate skin like superglue, and I could not get it off! As the week wore on, the scabs were not falling off as I'd plastered them to my face with this putty/zinc concoction and Father's Day was coming up. I was starting to panic as I hadn't told a soul. I waited a couple more days hoping this mass would by some miracle come away from my skin, but it didn't. As I was expected to be at my parents on Father's Day, I spent the Saturday night (I'd had it done on the Monday I think) with a pair of tweezers painstakingly edging this mess from under my eyes. As the evening wore on, as it was a slow process, I eventually managed to remove it all without breaking any delicate new skin. I then gently bathed my eyes with cool micellar water. The following morning, what a surprise! I was amazed as to how fresh the skin under my eyes now looked. I was over the moon. Unfortunately, once again, I didn't follow the instructions I was given and was out in the sunshine a few days later. The delicate new skin around my eyes tanned a lot quicker than the rest of my face and I then looked like a brown panda! I keep using aloe vera gel in the hopes that it will fade along with what tan I have left today. Then, (this is a long story), I had my second treatment THIS MORNING! This time I was more prepared and more aware of why I was given these strict instructions. It hurt a teeny bit more the second time around but I knew what to expect this time. I also have the Lycogel, which is so much better. I also let people know I was having the treatment done and I wasn't moving outside the front door for TWO WHOLE WEEKS. I won't be putting anything on other than Lycogel, and when I do eventually go out, I'll be using SPF 90 (which I also have in stock, along with two weeks worth of shopping!) After all that, my advice would be to ask questions, read everything - good and bad. As we know, everyone is different so all the comments will be too. Also, from what I've read, heard, seen and been told (but remember, it's not written in stone and we're all so different), the results appear to be better for under the eyes rather than hooded eyelids. From what I've heard (and I could be wrong, but it appears to make sense to me), the skin on your upper eyelid doesn't react as well to this particular treatment. (Please don't quote me on this, I'm not a doctor etc), but this skin needs to be removed rather than just treated non surgically. Well, on that note, I hope my little novel has helped someone out there who has either just had or is thinking of having this treatment done. Seriously, do your homework (lots of it), go onto YouTube where you can see it being done and ask questions. Make sure you get the right creams and makeup - Lycogel do have a range of products and there is another similar, more expensive one but I can't remember the name of it. Another good idea is to TAKE TWO WEEKS OFF, just in case. Good luck and keep well.