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“Active FX with Spot Dermabrasion....done Yesterday - Troy MI”
Spent: $2,100 in Troy MI
Posted 6 Nov 2010
I had Active FX laser with spot dermabrasion done yesterday for acne scars. My main problem was my cheeks and that is where he started with the dermabrasion, then active fx over the full face. I had the numbing cream, the shots, then the procedure began. The dermabrasion was nothing, I could not feel a thing. When the active fx started, it was ocmpletely painless on the forehead, but when it got to the rest of my face, it became more painful. Nothing too serious, but a couple of times I wanted to jump out of my chair. You can handle it. I just want great results. I spent the first day and night reapplying the aquaphor and applying ice. I have to say the ride home from the doctor's office was the worst part. My face was on fire...and I mean on fire.....I was shaking, and had my face right in front of the air conditioner vent, if I sat back for one second....I was in severe pain and had to jump right back up to the vent. I kept my face in front of a fan at home until I fell asleep for a few hours, when I woke up the fire was out lol. Today is day two: I woke up and my face is swollen, I slept on pillows all night, but its swollen, maybe not as bad as it would have been if I slept flat. I face is weeping from the dermabrasion areas...yellow mixed with aquaphor....hmmm. Going to take a shower, do the vinegar soaks and reapply the aquaphor. If anyone is reading this and wants me to keep undating, let me know. Not sure if this site stays active.
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Hi Minnie,
Yes the site does stay very active and yes we would love you to continue to update how everything is. Having your face feel like it is on fire is pretty common form what others on the site have said. Please keep us updated and thanks for posting. When everything is better do you think you would feel comfortable posting pictures. :)
-Britt
Hi Minnie,
Thanks for the update! Yes pictures would be awesome and the fact that you documented everyday with pictures is extra awesome. Please keep us updated.
Thanks,
-Britt