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“Pixel Laser - Oregon”
Jenniferzz
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Spent: $1,500 in Oregon
Spent: $1,500 in Oregon
The cost reflects a package I purchased of 3 face, neck and chest Pixel treatments actually I purchased the 360 laser treatment but this is just the pixel part of the 360 laser. Day 1 I had my first pixel treatment done today. I went to a med spa where I have gone for glycolic peels and some PDL treatments. I had called my doctor in advance for a prescription of Lidocaine which is a numbing cream that was recommended by the estheticians at the med spa.I also took BENADRYL was also recommended by the med spa before my treatment. I waited a couple of minutes while it took affect and then we started the process.
The nurse who did my Pixel was very friendly and told me what to expect. We started at 1400 instead of the usual 1600 because of my sensitive/Rosacea skin type. She listened to my concerns before we started due to my very sensitive skin and started me on a lower laser setting to see how my skin would react to my first treatment. The Pixel hurt a little but not to bad, of course I had the numbing cream on so not sure how it would feel if I had none on.
I was given after care instructions and told to put cool wash clothes on my face and to only wash my skin with water for the first 2 days no chemicals or harsh soaps. On my way home the burning started to set in but after about 2 hours it calmed down. I will be taking a BENADRYL before bed and update you all later. Right now I look like I fell asleep in the sun with a screen door over my face.
Updated on 5 Jan 2012:
Day 2
No burning and I just feel as though my skin is tight. My face is still red and I have some swelling. I am still taking Benadryl as directed.
Updated on 5 Jan 2012:
Day 3
My skin feels even tighter today which is to be expected. I am also starting to peel and itch a little. I will be applying some ointment to it tonight to help with the drying and itching.
Updated on 6 Jan 2012:
Day 4
I have no pain but my face feels a little like a light sand-paper or cats tongue...LOL Sorry don’t know what else to compare it to though. It doesn’t feel as tight today and the pixel spots that are on my face are getting a little better and lighter. I’m just hoping my skin looks a lot better in 2 days.
Updated on 7 Jan 2012:
Day 5
My face is peeling and is still dry but it is getting better. I can’t say 100% yet how my skin will react to this because my Rosecea sometimes can react days after getting something done. I will keep updating you all on my results though.
Updated on 8 Jan 2012:
Day 6
My face is still peeling and a little dry. My forehead still has some pixel marks and isn’t peeling as much. My face is also a little redder today and I’m guessing it’s new skin and hopefully not my Rosecea. I will add a new update on day 7.
Updated on 10 Jan 2012:
Day 7 and 8
Day 7 was about the same as day 6, I was still peeling a little on my nose, chin and forehead. Day 8 most of the peeling is gone and my face is a little pink but it’s almost back to normal. My face is always a little pink though do to Rosacea. I haven’t noticed any fine lines looking less noticeable but I know they say that takes about 6 weeks to see the results so i will update you all on that part when I see my final results in 6 weeks.
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Thank you for writing such a well detailed review - love the updates & photos!
I am curious, you mentioned you had your doctor call in the lidocaine cream. Do you happen to know if that is only available by prescription/doctor? I'm just wondering if someone went to a medspa & didn't bring their own if they would have access to it or not.
Hope your skin is continuing to feel better!!
I had my 2nd pixel round on Jan 6th and was never told to take Benedryl but I could not imagine doing this without numbing cream as it was slightly uncomfortable with it. Next time, if they don't apply the numbing cream, demand it! Poor thing!
I personally did not fine the procedure itself to be painful and I haven't used lidocaine or benadryl. It does produce a burning feeling(much worse than any sun burn I have ever had)but that seems to last no more than an hour or two. You may not want to have this done if you have any sort of event coming up because it does take several days for the swelling and redness to subside. By the third/fourth day you begin to look like you have a dirty face as the redness turns to tiny brown spots which eventually peel. I found it usually takes about a week for the skin to look normal. As time goes on the skin only becomes better and better. My friends don't know what I've done they just know that my face looks great.
I just went yesterday to talk about doing the Laser 360. I am just a little concerned. I spoke with one individual at the office and she said to do a package (three treatments?) another lady that works there says you need six treatments? I am really concerned as to what to do. Is she just trying to sell me more or is the one package enough? Also does it appear to tighten the skin any? thanks for any insight you all may have to give me.