Full face fractional Co2 6 months ago. Healed until 2 weeks post. Added salicylic acid wash back in per approval along with doctors in-house skincare. Immediately developed dermatitis. Swelling, erythema, and irritation. Prednisone, doxy, Desonide no change. 6 months post my entire face is thick irritated orange peel texture where very smooth prior. Still swollen. Skin is now thick, shiny, and rubbery. Dr has discharged me. Is this permanent damage? Can anyone help? Can travel.
I performed a Co2 laser 3 months ago on my entire face, I didn't do it on the eyelids. But the malar region was hit. After these 3 months the swelling in the malar region of the sides did not disappear. What should I do?
I had CO2 laser resurfacing to the face & chest along with fat transfer injections under the eyes. I am following the after care instructions including the use of post procedure balm, aquafor, Keflex, Acyclovir, Arnica & drinking lots of fluids. Any other suggestions to relieve swelling & minimize bruising. My eyes are almost swollen shut. I was prepared for the down time and understand that this is normal after laser. Thanks!
I had ablative CO2 laser resurfacing around 5 weeks ago. I have been very depressed because this is not the outcome I have expected! I still have a lot of swelling mostly around the eyes and the Dr prescribed steroids which has not helped. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. The first photo is rite before the procedure! Second is 5 weeks after!
I had co2 resurfacing 4 days ago. I have dense red and white streaks on each side of my cheeks, extreme eye swelling and my skin is dry and burning despite aquaphor. I began to peel on day 2 which I thought was too early, more skin would come off just by rubbing aquaphor on. Today is day 4 and I have no peeling but bright streaks on my cheeks and dark little dots that look like they are under my skin and aren't trying to subside. My eyes are also still super puffy. Do I look like I am healing properly?
I got c02 laser on my left cheek quite a big surface and a little on my right cheek. Notice I have some swelling around my jaw area near my laser. Is this ok? I have cream from my doctor to put on and one of the side effects is swelling but I don't know if it's the cream or the laser. Doesn't seem to get any worse. Thanks
I had Deka dot fractional CO2 five days ago is it normal to still have some under eye swelling? Just worried because about a year and three months ago a plastic surgeon injected some sort of filler in my tear troughs, I always thought it looked a little puffy/saggy after that. So now I am worried that this is going to exacerbate that? The swelling is getting better, but it has been five days. I also have a fever blister on my chin, treated with Acyclovir the day of treatment and onward, normal?
I am continuing to swell. My eyes almost shut. The face is warm to touch. Clear oozing from what looks like tiny blisters all over face. Have been using Spring water cooling gel and Aquaphor as directed.
When will the swelling lessen? Am I having a reaction or is this normal? Can I use any anti-itching cream? I'm currently only using baby shampoo to wash my face and aquaphor as moisturizer.
Inhad the fractional c02 laser done 5 days ago , all the normal expected results are happening, I'm now just puffy & peeling , I'm doing the creams & all the aftercare, my only concern is the swelling was only supposed to last 3 days, I have puffy cheeks & jowls!!! My mouth looks small from the puffed up jowls & my eyes look sunken in because of the puffiness....I had this procedure done just for rejuvenation. I don't want permanent disfigurement, I've read a lot of horror stories on this site