“I'm really, really happy with my mixto results for blotchy face and hands”
MiXto Laser: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
As a formerly super-freckled kid with large pores (my dermatologist told me they're like large feet...you either have 'em or you don't!), I was noticing some real blotchiness on my face and hands at age 57. I had dark sun spots, thinning skin and prominent veins on my hands and my jawline was getting saggy and crowsfeet were getting deeper and deeper.
I had thought about laser resurfacing for awhile but when my husband went in for Lasik eye surgery I noticed that the clinic did laser skin treatments as well. Boom! A week later I was getting my face, neck and hands done...all at once.
The stinging sensation of the laser was more intense than I had imagined. I did notice a rhythm to each pass of the laser and I could anticipate how long the zing! would last (6 seconds). That helped me endure. I also kept telling myself I would soon be gorgeous. Fortunately, that was my result.
Immediately after the procedure I was bright red and had amazingly dark freckles all over my face. The second and third days my skin was crusty, bright red and hot, hot hot. I followed my Dr.'s treatment plan to the letter -- water gel and spritzer, anti-inflammatory cream (Cicalfate), and Aquaphor. I also took a couple of Tylenol before bed. The fourth day, the freckles started to wash off!! New, bright pink skin was revealed with every face washing and after just one week I was completely transformed. My pores had shrunk, the age spots were done, I have a nice, natural blush to my cheeks and my neck is completely smooth. Everyone who sees me thinks I'm using a new, fresh makeup BUT...I'm not wearing makeup!
I'm going back tomorrow (5 weeks post-op) for a checkup and possibly Juvederm around my lips. (But I have been amazed at how much the Mixto CO2 has eliminated the feathering of my lipstick already.) My doctor has taken extensive Before and After photos and will be posting them online. I have fair skin and am a good candidate for this type of procedure. I've had no hyperpigmentation issues but I do have a little of the "itchy skin syndrome." I just apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to alleviate it. I hope this helps someone.
Aug 29, 2009Comments and replies (4)
46 posts
30 Oct 2009
You look absolutely stunning and awesome - thanks for sharing the photos! But how did you go from being so bright red and crusty on day 2 and 3 to such a smooth, even color on day 4? That seems like a pretty quick recovery! Was Tylenol all you needed for pain? How do they do the eyelids without damaging the eyeballs? Did you get any blisters? And which area was the most painful to do: face, neck or hands? Thanks for your replies!
46 posts
30 Oct 2009
You look absolutely stunning and awesome - thanks for sharing the photos! But how did you go from being so bright red and crusty on day 2 and 3 to such a smooth, even color on day 4? That seems like a pretty quick recovery! Was Tylenol all you needed for pain? How do they do the eyelids without damaging the eyeballs? Did you get any blisters? And which area was the most painful to do: face, neck or hands? Thanks for your replies!
46 posts
1 Nov 2009
Thanks for your detailed reply! I now know much more what I'd be in for. My PS said that he WOULD do the upper eyelids tho ... I wonder HOW?! Cuz they are crepey, and I told him they'd detract from the rest of my face if that was all smooth. Geez. I think I'd actually LIKE some kind of "twilight sedation" ... I thought that IPL was pretty zingy and stingy when I got that on my face back in '03. Well, it is inspiring to see your before 'n afters! Keep on glowing!