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He is the Best!!! Trust Him!!! - Thomasville, GA

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Day 10 Makeup I am very pleased with the...

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fsushariFebruary 24, 2012
WORTH IT$1,200
Day 10 Makeup

I am very pleased with the results thus far! According to my Doc I am only 20% of the way, i.e. collagen remodeling must occur which takes in the neighborhood of up to 6 mos. So, I must be patient and I realize that this is a gradual process but well worth the time. In the meantime while that is occurring, I will partake in botox. This will help in relaxing the muscles around my eyes and forehead. So, after all is done I will post the before and after pics that my fiance took of me. They are upclose and dramatically reveal my skin after at Day 7 and the amazing differences in the texture and tone without makeup on. Until then, Good luck to everyone else!

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Louis Potyondy, MD

Louis Potyondy, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Megan P
February 24, 2012

Wow, your make-up totally covers any redness that is left - you look great!

I can't wait to see the pictures your fiance took to see the changes in your skin, exciting!

I'd love it if you would share your experience with Botox as well.

Megan P
March 5, 2012

Oh my gosh, I jumped on to check out the new picture you posted & happened to mouse over the day 12 photo you posted last time too. I guess I had just clicked on the day 12 photo & opened right away without reading your caption - you are 45?!!! The whole time I was looking at your pictures I was figuring late 20's to maybe, maybe mid 30's. You look amazing!!

juliemaria
March 23, 2012
hi thanks for telling your story,i am in the uk had my hole face lazered on tuesday today is friday i am getting marrid 8th september will i look ok by then will you be kind enough to email me your pics before and up to the present day kind regards and thank you
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fsushari
March 5, 2012
Thank you soooo much for the compliment! But I have to give credit to where credit is due...Dr. Potyondy works miracles!
Denton9694
March 13, 2012
Can you please post a before picture? I had this done once and I thought my undereye wrinkles were worse. I also got a little bit of an "orange peel" texture on my forehead. I am considering having this done again but at a different place. Thanks.
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fsushariFebruary 22, 2012
I found this on the web and thought it might be helpful to others who have recently taken the plunge to have laser co2 done. It was extremely helpful in that it took the mystery out of what to expect, when, and for how long. It's an article on wound healing and repair. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1298129-overview#aw2aab6b6

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fsushari
February 22, 2012
Well take your time and read through the blogs here and elsewhere to make sure you have found an MD that you can trust that will do what is best for her. GL!
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DebraGravelle
July 9, 2015

You look fantastic! How long before the redness went away?

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Day 7 and I have made it! I survived! I spent my...

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fsushariFebruary 20, 2012
Day 7 and I have made it! I survived! I spent my post op days gently rinsing my face with diluted vinegar and gauze pads. Then I followed it up by placing a thin coat of vaseline to my face. The vinegar was actually refreshing. Today, I will be visiting my doc for my follow up appointment. I am so excited for him to see the results of his work! My skin is still a bit red but in other parts I can see an amazing difference. My skin is more taunt around my eyes where it used to sag and the lines between my eyebrows have but all disappeared. I am so grateful! In about a week I will venture out with full makeup on and face the world with a new found confidence.

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fsushari
February 20, 2012
Great! I am going to see my Doc tomorrow morning for my first follow up appointment. My facial swelling has subsided and I am experiencing less milia. I'll let you know how it goes!
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fsushari
February 21, 2012
Hi Megan :) I went to see my Dr. Potyondy in Thomasville, GA and he told me that everything is looking great! I am healing very nicely and I just need to continue doing my regimen of vinegar washes followed by lotion mixed with hydrocortisone cream which helps to alleviate the redness as well. Again, I can not tell you how grateful I am to all of his staff. Their the best!
LOfficerHansen
February 21, 2012
KEEP US ALL INFORMED ON YOUR RESULTS AND WHEN MY GIRL GETS IT DONE, I WILL DO THE SAME
Megan P
February 21, 2012

So glad you are healing up so well & seeing such great changes!! You are certainly looking much less red in your new picture. :) I notice its more red between your eyes & under your eyes. Since you noted that those areas look more taught & the lines are gone will you please keep me updated if that stays or if it is just due to swelling?? The under eye are is one of my "problem" areas, so would love to hear!

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fsushari
February 21, 2012
Hi Megan! Thanks for all of the well wishes. Yes, my eyes are more taunt and some of it was due to swelling. However, with this procedure only 20% of the results are initially seen immediately following the laser. In other words I have to be very patient and wait until the collagen restores itself. This is a procedure that takes time in order to truly appreciate the results. I know of a lady who had it done by another doctor and her skin went through the same process. It simply takes time. I have witnessed her skin first hand and it is like porcelain!
Megan P
February 21, 2012

That is great that you were able to actually see firsthand the changes in someones skin. Would you keep us updated over the long haul? I'd really love to hear what you are seeing as the skin goes through changes, and I know tons of other people would benefit from hearing as well.

LOfficerHansen
February 21, 2012
This good news, I am attempting to schedule an appointment today for my Fiance, she is the best and most beautiful girl in the world to me, however she is too self conciseness. So even though she looks great already, I am going to pay whatever it takes to make here happier. And so far for serious acne scars, it sounds loke CO2 Laser is the best. How funny that your man did what I am going to do and this is the final review that has assured me I am doing the right thing. Hopefully its less than 10,000 for the whole face.
Megan P
February 21, 2012

LOfficerHansen, we have an entire Acne Scars Treatment community as well, you can check that out to hear what others have found to be useful treatments.

Very sweet of you to not only research out the best treatment options, but also to gift it to her. :)

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fsushari
February 21, 2012
That's wonderful news! She and you will definitely be Very Satisfied with the results. p.s. make sure to tell them "shari" sent you. ;)!
LOfficerHansen
February 21, 2012
Well, I live in California, so probably not the same doctor. :0)
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