“Fractional to tighten skin and reduce fine lines”
Laser resurfacing: Undecided
Cost: $1,000
Pain: Uncomfortable
Review of Laser resurfacing:Pain: Uncomfortable
Laser resurfacing satisfaction: Good
Because I want to tighten my skin and reduce a few fine lines, I had a fractional (Lutronic Mosaic 1550) non-ablative laser treatment on my face two days ago (today is day three).
I was expecting to be red and swollen for a few days but was in no way prepared to look like I do today! I have brownish/reddish squares in a grid pattern all over my face and am VERY swollen. I've been reassured that this will heal with good results but, I must admit, I am a little nervous. I have been icing and moisturizing regularly and have done nothing strenuous. Yet I still look like someone took a hot waffle iron to my face! There is NO WAY I can leave the house... seriously, no way!
Oct 12, 2009Comments and replies (1)
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14 Oct 2009
Here's a related thread that might help (it talks about Fraxel, which is another brand of fractional laser): Grid marks on forehead after Fraxel treatment
Make sure you keep your skin moisturised (some RealSelfers recommend Aquaphor) and stay out of the sun. Good luck!