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Pain After Active FX - South Plainfield, NJ
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I just had active FX about two hours ago. It was...
Newark18April 6, 2012
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I just had active FX about two hours ago. It was an hour drive home. I am experincing pain and drove home with AC on face. I just turned 55 and wanted to address a bit of slacking on lower face, lip lines and a few crows feet. I'm having a bit of anxiety right now and called Dr. for something for pain. He did not want to give me anything said it should pass and to use wet compresses on face.
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2nd day post procedure. Terrible first night. No...
Newark18April 7, 2012
2nd day post procedure. Terrible first night. No one should be sent home from this procedure without pain medication. I had to take pain meds I had from an abscess tooth to make it through the night. I am so frightfully swollen I dont recognize myself. All was expected as I had read about procedure as much as possible before taking the plunge. Its going to be a rough weekends to get through but I am looking forward to getter great results. I would post pictures but they are frightful. Eye lids were done and Dr. says I can expect to have a more open look once healed. Hope hes right.
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April 8, 2012
I'm glad you had some medicine on hand that was able to help you through. You are right, that the swelling seems pretty normal from what others who have had the procedure write about in their reviews.
We'd love it if you would post the photos if you feel comfortable doing so. Even if they do look scary it is good for people to have a realistic idea of what to expect during the healing phase.
Let us know how you are doing tomorrow.
April 9, 2012
Well it is day 3 or 4 defending on how you count them. My eyes are still swollen upon awakening. I left the house yesterday covered in sunscreen a hat and big sunglasses. Three quarters of my face has already flaked off. I wish I could say I see miracles...but I guess only time will tell at this point if I feel it was worth it or not as I'm still swollen. My skin is a tiny bit delicate that is all. Keep you posted.
April 9, 2012
It sounds like you are on a pretty normal path of healing judging off what others have wrote, so at least that is good. I hope the swelling continues to go down for you!! I'm assuming its not painful anymore, is that correct?
UPDATED FROM Newark18
This is day three if you count day of procedure. I...
Newark18April 8, 2012
This is day three if you count day of procedure. I still have significant swelling under eye area and lids. I can tell skin is ready to peel and resisting the urge to scrub my face to get it off. Jury is still out on this one. As was posted here many times before the first couple of days are the worst. Probably not as bad if eyes are not done but I am hoping for improvement in that area as Dr. had mentioned. Its tough to be patient when your expecting miracles right? LOL. I'm sorry but I cant manage to post pictures. And unlike most people on this site I will not abandon updates when procedure is completed. That is the most frustrating thing I find here, no one seems to post at the three and six month mark intervals as to there progress or lack thereof. Promise to keep anyone interested in my thoughts and progress.
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April 10, 2012
The worst is the first day after procedure. I would advise anymone to make sure they have painkillers for the first night no matter what the facility says. Over the counter doesn't cut it. It is day 5 after procedure and I could return to work tomorrow without a problem. Right now I want to say that the procedure was not worth the money. Anyone paying up to 2 thousand dollars is being taken. I'm hoping that I continue to see improvement as promised. Right now my skin is a tiny bit pink and there is still some sheading to take place along the hairline. My skin looks smooth, soft and refreshed. As for wrinkles they are still there. I could be wrong but if this is the final result it looks like I'll need another go and mind you I had soft wrinkles nothing major. I may have another go round as I've invested this much and my provider gives discounts for additional treatments. Maybe thats the hook. I will continue to update on my progress.
April 21, 2012
Ok I just had Active FX done last Tuesday so 4 days later my skin is more like a lizards and very slow to slough off. Doc did a once over and then he did say he did another light pass. I am reading that that is not usual I think. I was going for getting rid of dark spots, light wrinkles and an overall subtle "fix" for now at age 54. Not wanting to do anything more drastic. The itching started and I find myself washing several times a day. Between the greasy after cream and the tiny pieces of skin, yuk! I feel compelled to wash my face. I know I am not supposed to help it along but has anybody had a case where the old brown/dark red yukky skin jet sits there? At this rate it'll take me 3 weeks before I am down to just new pink skin. So far I am not judging, my face/neck is blotchy, very red and darker in places, the pattern is noticeable and I am worried this was a mistake. BUT only on day 4 if I don't count procedure day. I look like a lot of the pics but my Day 4 doesn't look like much sloughing is occurring. The heavy after cream kind of holds the skin there seems to me. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hopefully that is all temporary. Keep us updated on your recovery!!