“Pearl Fractional Wasn't That Painful and Slothing Was Quick”

Paiface

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Spent: $2,800 in Montclair, NJ

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Updated 9 Apr 2009

Posted 8 Apr 2009

Pros: It was a fairly quick procedure. Numbing cream and blocking helped. Discomfort was minimal. Not too costly given anticipated long term effects. Slothing occurred within 2 days. My skin was almost done by day 3. Swelling was down in a day.

Cons: Constantly soaking w/vinegar-water solution and slathering on Aquaphor, but you've got to do what you've got to do. Sleeping upright also uncomfortable.

I hope to minimize wrinkles and appear more youthful. Skintone I can tell is already improved.

Well worth it in an effort to avoid surgery as long as possible!

This review is the subjective opinion of a RealSelf member and not of RealSelf, Inc.

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My Doctor: Barry E. DiBernardo, MD

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Very experienced in his field of cosmetic surgery and new techniques. Office staff and facilities are wonderful!

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Tince (unregistered guest) 19 Apr 2009

Had the co2 laser resurfacing done on Saturday am. Pain pill and valium along with Numbing cream for an hour,and a dental block around my mouth before the procedure. I didn't think the pain was too bad. Sunday I washed and most of the skin sloughed off...looked much better -pink-- but not scabby bloody and crusty like Saturday. I keep washing and applying aquaphor as instructed, my face feels itchy, tight but I really like what I see so far, neck and chest are sore like a bad sunburn, eyes are swollen underneath but otherwise, not feeling too bad except I'm stuck inside on a really nice day. Hope tomorrow is even better, They tell me in a few days I'll be able to put on a little make up and venture out.

bouttime 15 Apr 2010

I just had the pearl laser combined with pearl fraxel on my face yesterday. The procedure lasted a good 25 minutes...very thorough. At points the pain hit close to a 9, but then subsided. My doc really took his time covering every inch! Home now day 2 with very swollen puffy eyes. Anyone else experience that? Also the obvious redness..but the eyes are like slits.

robheg 14 Jan 2011

I had the pearl and fraxel yesterday and have had the oozing also. I do the vinegar soaks and aquafor too. Before the procedure the numbing gel got into my eyes a few times. When I got home and went to bed the only pain I had was my eyes. They were burning and hurting terribly bad. I couldn't even open them. Today they don't hurt but still a little blurry. Very excited to see the results though. That was the only downfall.

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