“Facial pixel laser treatment”
Pixel laser: Worth it
Cost: $1,000
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Pixel laser satisfaction: Very good
I recommend my Pixel laser provider: Name not provided
Why: very compasionate, knowledgable
I had pixel laser done to my face and under chin area about 4 hours ago. This is my 1st of 3. I have always prided myself on being able to withstand pain. (2 children delivered with no medication). This was sooooo painful. I did not expect it to hurt so much. I had to make myself continue once we began.
After the laser was finished, I had incredible pain for about 2 hours. After that, I am doing just fine. No pain. Man, that hurt so much. They wanted me to schedule my next appt today but honestly, I was in so much pain that I wasn't sure I could do another. I will have to see results in the next week to see if I will be able to do it 2 more times. I'm no wimp. This just hurts.
Jan 22, 2009Comments and replies (3)
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24 Jan 2009
I had my second pixel/IPL treatment yesterday. I recommend a yogurt/oatmeal mask for several days after the procedure. Hope you love the results. I was pleased after the first so went ahead & had the second. I agree, it was painful, but this time I took an ibuprofen beforehand and it wasn't as painful--I don't know if the ibuprofen was the reason or just that I knew what to expect.
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7 Mar 2009
I had pixel yesterday, it hurts but still tolerable. My doctor suggested me to put vaseline on my face so I have been applying vaseline the whole day. I haven't had any peels and my face looks the same as yesterday right after treatment, hopefully it will get better by time.
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14 Mar 2009
I just had my first pixel yesterday. I look like the cat woman who went under the knife one to many times. My face is swollen all around my eyes and my skin looks like I have been burnt by a welder. I am suppose to have 2 more treatments for acne scars. I have almost come to the conclusion that I will stick with my scars and deal with it. I hope I see some results and I will just get the photo facial. I had no clue that the pixel would be like this or I would have said no way.