I had co2 resurfacing 4 days ago. I have dense red and white streaks on each side of my cheeks, extreme eye swelling and my skin is dry and burning despite aquaphor. I began to peel on day 2 which I thought was too early, more skin would come off just by rubbing aquaphor on. Today is day 4 and I have no peeling but bright streaks on my cheeks and dark little dots that look like they are under my skin and aren't trying to subside. My eyes are also still super puffy. Do I look like I am healing properly?
I have an office job it will be day 9 when I go back to work and face is red. The aquaphor was breaking me out I have oily skin so I changed to vaniply ointment and it feels so much better. I did press on the breakout with washcloth and immediately started bleeding I hope I didn't screw up and going to scar. The doctor used Alma co2 laser level 80 is that a good level? My mom got level & she is so red almost purple. She is now on oral steroid & using vaniply is there anything else to help her?
This has been the most excruciating painful thing I've ever experienced. I still have some oozing and pain on my neck with only a couple itchy spots. My face itches so severely I want to scratch it off. I'm taking benadryl and also using aquaphor and Cetaphil moisturizer on my face. Per my dr I'm still using neosporin with pain control on my neck until the oozing stops. My face still has minimal swelling and angry redness. And the texture is horrible like an orange peel and horrible acne.
I am using aquaphor after reading reviews on this site, I also read comments about vinegar soaks, are Nsaids OK! I was told to avoid them so my body could experience the inflammatory response for healing...I am very swollen, red and oozing today....Advice would be helpful! Thanks
My skin feels like rubber with a very uneven texture of ridges not to mention the strange dots on my forehead. Im using ibuprofen and Benadryl for the swelling but it has not helped at all. Today is, by far, the worst day yet. Is this normal or should I be concerned about infection? Are the dots around my chin an allergic reaction to the aquaphor, or possibly a herpes outbreak? Are the streaks, and ribbed texture normal? Also, any suggestions for a substitute for aquaphor? Thank you!
62 yr old. Recovering from full face lift eye and eyebrow lift. Had one Co2 laser treatment done a month ago. Peeled normally, but the redness didn't go away. Iced, Aquaphor, vinegar baths. Sides of my face have marks where the laser went, lighter spots on my chin and a few areas where the skin rubbed then bled. Have areas where blood spot has dried but afraid to do anything to it except alcohol. Dr. prescribed a steroid cream, which took redness away some. Looked like I went through a car windshield.
Hi On the second day I started peeling a lot.. The skin under is really red. I only wash it at night and Im re-applying Aquaphor. but it stays then it melts almost (skin is hot) and turns into a bit of crusty.. I applied ice on the first night.. I think it made peel faster. should i use fucidin ongment before applying the Aquaphor? Is it normal that Im peeling that soon after treatment and liquid comes out..I dont think its puss ..??What about apple cider vinegar Thank you.
I just did a co2re on the first of December. I kept aquaphor on my face the whole time. I just now finished the scabbing and flakey process. My face is slightly pink but going away as well. My face looks the same but feels tighter. My skin still look like crepes skin. Does this mean it did not work? My scars look the same and at times look worse! How is this possibLe
I had a full face ablation with CO2 laser about 2 weeks ago. I have been using aquaphor and vaseline on my face all day everyday.. my face still feels right and dry after washing. When am I able to wear regular moisturizer and foundation? And what it the best makeup and moisturizer to use. The procedure was done because of acne scarring.