“Laser resufacing is slightly painful (w/video)”
Laser resurfacing: Worth it
Pain: Uncomfortable
I went to have Fractional laser performed on my entire full face. The Master Esthetician performed the procedure. My face was numbed with topical numbing cream. I orginally was going to have 3 full passes over the entire face, but after only two passes - the second pass was even lower settings then the first - I could not finish a third pass or the forehead.
I found the procedure to be pretty uncomfortable, but I tolerated the zaps. I had some minor cheek scars and wanted to tighten up the lower skin some. Please view my videos to see my experience.
(The first video is the consultation, prep and beginning of the procedure. The second video is the whole procedure.)
Updated May 26, 2009
I've added a third video. This one shows my second treatment. My provider talks about the treatment, numbing cream and then she does the procedure. You can see my before and after pics in the video too.
Oct 24, 2008Comments and replies (32)
4 posts
25 Oct 2008
Hi!!! Thanks for sharing your experience on video it was a neat idea. I had my face n neck done with high settings on my face lower on my neck as by the time I got to the neck I was done with the pain. Since mine was the re;pair. Did you do the re;pair or the re;store? The results so far are phenomenal and am pleased pleased. I would definitely do it under sedation if I did it again. I believe it took over an hour and my toes curled, fists were clenched and had a hard time with the pain during the procedure but after it was done the pain was gone. Glad to know I am not the only one who had a tough time. I felt like such a baby.:) Thanks for sharing that. Stephanie
3 posts
26 Oct 2008
This looks painful and efficatious. I don't think I could withstand the suspense!!!
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27 Oct 2008
thanks so much for sharing this with the community.
3 posts
29 Oct 2008
This really does look a little painful!
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30 Oct 2008
This does look more painful than they would like to admit when you're signing up. Is there a final results video or pic? I'd love to see it!
4 posts
7 Nov 2008
how do u feel now ?
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9 Nov 2008
Great video! Even though it's painfull, I still what something done. Thanks for letting me know a bit more of what to expect... no surprises!
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9 Nov 2008
Oh yeah, How are your results? After that great video, you can't let us down now! :)
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11 Nov 2008
Hi Hans, I really appreciate your video and comentary. Had I seen it "before" I had my procedure last week, I probably wouldn't have had it. Now after having it, I have to say the pain was excruciating, worse than childbirth. Mine was administered by a doctor and I had asked her to stop, several times, so that I could catch my breath. She did NOT. This is day 7 post procedure and I am still a swollen, red blotchy mess. It might just be the way it was administered, but I am still in a great deal of pain. My treatment was the ActiveFX. During the consult, I had told her I did not want my eyes done. But she did them anyway. Yes, she inserted a metal shield, but did not follow my wishes at all. I say to anyone reading this. Be very careful when selecting who does this procedure. I thought I was....obviously NOT. Thanks again for sharing and I hope that you are happy with your results.
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15 Nov 2008
The red marks are your face after the procedure looked like small cuts. Those weren't there before? The top left and right of your forehead and near your ears. I had fraxel done and my face didn't have those deep red marks. Did they go away?