Co2 Fractional- Westminster, CO

I had this done today in hopes to reduce the stretch marks located on my shoulders. I thought I went in pretty informed but it was not at all what I expected. A lot more painful and bloody than I could ever have imagined. The laser tech said she did a 35 since we were dealing with stretch marks. I'm assuming that means 35 is on the higher level. Also, she covered a much larger area than I had anticipated (which I guess is good). Right now I say that I would never do this again but we'll see if that changes on day 7. I didn't take before pics but I will post some after pics. Also, I noticed that a lot of people are having more than one treatment done. In my consultation I was told it should only take one. Fingers crossed I get the results I hope for!

Day 2: Day two there was still a lot of burning, swelling and a little bleeding. It is also turning a brownish yellow color in areas which I read is not good. I'm wondering if that is because I was not rinsed or washed initially after the treatment. Also, I was told not to wash for 24-36 hours. This was really really hard for me to do.

Day 3: The swelling went down significantly by day 3 and the yellow brownish color is starting to fade as well. Now it is starting to "crust' and the laser lines are very visible. This was my most comfortable day thus far until the night of course. I washed, rinsed and applied aquaphor this evening and had trouble sleeping because of a burning itching sensation. I'm wondering if I developed a rash or if this just the next step in the process.