“Ouch!! pixel is painful!!”
Pixel laser: Worth it
Cost: $1,200
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Pixel laser satisfaction: Fair
I recommend my Pixel laser provider: Name not provided
Why: melasma, lines around eyes
I was really scared to do this after reading pros and cons but decided to go for it. I did not expect it to be so painful!! Maybe I'm just a wimp but the next treatment I will be more prepared.
Tomato faced for about 2 hours. Pain lasted about the same time. Mild stinging right now (12 hours later)
The thing I am most terryfied about right now is the severe crusting I have already-looks very dark brown in patches (screen door face is perfect way to describe). I really hope that it starts to dissappear quickly-If it doesn't I don't know if I will continue tretments.
I agree with people-this is NOT something you do and go right back to work!! Not sure if worth it yet-too soon to tell.
Oct 9, 2008Comments and replies (4)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.
Comment on this
5 posts
10 Oct 2008
I had my 2nd treatment done on Monday and they tripled the stacks from 2 - 6. I could definitely see the difference this time. I was very red the first day and I applied Vaseline and Vitamin E and made sure to drink enough water. The 2nd day was even worst but I was fine on the 3rd day .. I only showed some redness. I did a mild peeling with yogurt and oatmeal at the end of the 2nd day which made a huge difference, it got rid of the old skin without damaging it. In my opinion, the treatment has been successful, especially in combination with Botox.
1 post
27 Oct 2008
I had Pixel laser 4 days ago. I didnt expect it to be super painful after the procedure, cold compress minimizes the pain, and I took super fast r relief pain reliever, which should have been taken 30 mins before the procedure. My face was super red for 24 hours. Then it became rough brown, like crust. Its my 4th day now and it is not peeling yet, huhu. I didnt know the downtime is more than a week. I dont recommend this for people who needs to work (like me). I had to put tons of concealer and powder just to conceal it, it is not a nice sight. I hope its all worth it.
1 post
23 Dec 2008
I've had mine done and the technician told me to was with water only and not to apply anything on it. It was really really painful. I took the pain and waited for 2nd day which pain was worsen and face looked horrible. Then I found this site. One of the blogs were very helpful on after care. I used aquaphor treatment ointment which really minimized the pain and I was able to smile without hurting. At the end of that day, I washed with Cetaphil and can feel the skin smoothly scraping off my face, no burns and pain. Aquaphor ointment was a miracle worker. I suggest you try that even though the provider tells you not to use anything. I'm on my third day right now, and my face feels great and smooth and not a single pain. I know this is late to previous pain complaints, but for those who are researching like I did, Aquaphor ointment is the answer for the pain and fast healing. I forgot the name of he doctor in California that posted the blog but Thank you, your blog was great assistance in my healing process.