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“Awful Break Outs After Erbium Laser Resurfacing! - Canada”

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Spent: $3,700 in canada

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Updated 28 Jan 2011

Posted 26 Nov 2009

I had my erbium laser resurfacing on october 8th, it was the most painful thing i have ever experienced... it cost $3,700.00 and my face is still not entirely healed... i still have the outline where my face was lasered... and i am still swollen and my pores are still open.... anyways i hadnt broken out in years before this..

the erbium was to attempt to make my scarring a little better from my acne in the past... and i have been breaking out now every day for the past 2 weeks.. its not going away, its just getting worse and worse.. i have no broken out everywhere on my forehead and i never used to break out there....

i went back to my doctor who did it and he booked me in for a microdermabraison treatment for friday but at this point i really dont think that is going to do much..

has this happened to anyone else before? or does anyone know what i could use to help my break outs and help them go away? I only use cetaphil face cleanser.. and never wear foundation.. please HELP!

I am wondering if erbium laser resurfacing has had this effect on anyone else...



Updated on 28 Jan 2011:

I feel like i had no change afterwards and its been 16 months since i had it done, it is not worth the money..

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misstam 30 Nov 2009
so far my skin is 100% worse... i have broken out extensively worse every where now and i never broke out before this not since i was in my teens.... and i am now using shiseido skin cleansing products and it doesnt seem to be working.. the only thing that works is proactiv and i cant use that since the laser resurfacing cuz it burns my skin........ help :(
HHHam 17 Dec 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your experience. I have also suffered from acne in the past, so I understand how terrible it feels to have your face break out. Yes, I have heard about this happening to other people after laser resurfacing, and I have been told that it just takes time but the acne does settle down again. Apparently, they do not understand how the laser aggravates the situation in some people, but it does improve.
mg4mri 12 Jan 2010
I had the YAG (erbium)resurfacing years ago. My face bled like crazy in a few spots which later turned into nasty scars. Freaked out at seeing scars forming I let the SOB do a second lasering, worst mistake. I started off with 2 tiny scars on one cheek and finished with a face full of ice-pick scars. Anyway, I had severe, severe acne afterward. But I was told it was due to the medications that I was on (for spinal surgery done 2weeks before lasering). You can try natural pure (no sugar or additives) honey to help keep bacterial level down and cover it for overnights with gauze (not an easy task, but can be done). Let me know...
Kat99 7 Feb 2010
Hello, I had my first Erbium treatment done 11 days ago and I'm very pleased with the results. I'm African American, have acne, and had several dark spots on my cheeks as well as about four little "ice pick" scars on the left cheek. The Erbium took care of about 80% of the dark areas, and it lightened my skin about one shade (which I didn't know it would do and am not too happy about, but it should darken back up after more sun exposure. It did not take care of any of the acne scars but I'm not upset about them because they're barely noticeable and the reason I had the Erbium was for the dark spots anyway. The first three days after treatment my skin was disgusting; it oozed and was swollen and dark red but after that it dried, peeled and completely healed within seven days. During the seven days I washed my face with Cetaphil (gentle, non-soap cleanser) and applied Aquafor ointment over my skin as well as sunblock. Since it's been 11 days I'll now start applying hydroquinone nightly to prevent hyper pigmentation from occurring. I hope this helps!
Rose Array 8 Feb 2010
I have had this side effect from the fraxel-like Luixir 15/40. Just had my 4th session. Each time I have experienced awful (!!!) acne breakouts in all the treated areas and the same ed outline youdescribe. It first looks like a terrible sunburn then it all breakouts with dozens of whiteheads, just nasty. It does settle down, but takes almost 2 weeks or more for me... As painful as the tx is I prefer it to the recovery! I am however seeing the results now from tx 1 and 2 (6 tx course) and SOOO worth it. Keep in mind collagen and elastin take 6 mos to fully rejuvenate so thats when you see the results with these kinds of tx! Good Luck!
CranberrySaucy 6 Mar 2010
I had the erbium Yagg laser resurfacing Feb 1, 2010 (and extensive fat fill). I swear I floated though the first OMG days with NO PAIN! 2 pain pills every 4 hours, I "sensed" my face was a bit sunburned feeling, but hubby gave me the pills regularly - result was NO PAIN! I know some say it's awful, but they took 1 pill every 6 hours. Hey, they give you meds to USE! After the burn cream (copper, Aquaphor), I put Crisco lard on for 1 week this "new" skin needs serious moisture and it felt good. Then I used 1% Hydrodordozone? anti-itch (2 kinds mixed) it helped breakouts, & redness. 1 month out and just a little pink under eyes. I'd do it again in a MINUTE with same doc, same pills :-)
CranberrySaucy 6 Mar 2010
Remembered... To keep from getting infections, I mixed a bottle of Dial pump Anti-bacterial soap with water and EVER so lightly washed face with this. Helps keep infections and breakouts :-) Hope that helps you too! It will resolve as many say.
Chimera 5 Apr 2011
What town is Aesthetic Solutions in? There are 2 in BC and 1 in Alberta, please let me know as I am booked for an appointment...

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