I'am a 50 year old grandmother who loved being suntaned until recently. I 'am now on day 9 of the Carac treatment. I have been reading the postings and it seems that I have a long process before me. I already have the dark red splotches and some peeling. I also have the tightness and sting but at this time it is not to unbearable. My concern is the long term effect of this product. I work in an office and I also sing in the choir at Church. Does it take a very long time before the redness will go away. I'am treating my entire face, I have noticed red places begining to show up where there were no areas of concern in the beginning. I guess this is a good thing. Please some one respond that has some good news to share. I'am a Cancer survior of 14 years now. I realy just dont look forward to this. Need some enccouraging. Also has anyone had in kind of permanant scaring from this treatment?