I plan to have subcision done by a different doctor than my laser treatment, that's why I can't do it on the same day. Would like to know if the results will be less effective if the subcision is done several days or weeks before the laser vs. having both done on the same day? Also, how important is subcision in combination with laser for correcting rolling scars? Will laser do anything on its own or is subcision necessary to see good results? How long is the skin bruised/swollen from subcision?
I am using aquaphor after reading reviews on this site, I also read comments about vinegar soaks, are Nsaids OK! I was told to avoid them so my body could experience the inflammatory response for healing...I am very swollen, red and oozing today....Advice would be helpful! Thanks
My skin feels like rubber with a very uneven texture of ridges not to mention the strange dots on my forehead. Im using ibuprofen and Benadryl for the swelling but it has not helped at all. Today is, by far, the worst day yet. Is this normal or should I be concerned about infection? Are the dots around my chin an allergic reaction to the aquaphor, or possibly a herpes outbreak? Are the streaks, and ribbed texture normal? Also, any suggestions for a substitute for aquaphor? Thank you!
i wish i could put a photo up i had co2 laser resurfacing 5 days ago. i was told to wash my face with distelled water and a little vingar then cover face with crisco or olive oil. my face is still extremely swollen and some scabs have started to appear any help as to how i can take care of my face would be greatly appreciatred thank sincerely erin
I'm very, very red (also very fair skinned). The red is almost like a patchwork where the laser hit me. I was swollen on day 2 but not terribly. There is no indication that i will peel or slough off. My question is: should I be oozing blood? It appears this may be a normal part of the procedure but I haven't oozed at all. Does this mean I may not see the results I had hoped for?
My family has heavy premature wrinkles. The doctor said maximum CO2 treatment would improve mine. I spent $3,000 that I cannot afford. Swollen, weepy wounds, hours of follow up treatment followed by scabs and redness kept me inside for a month. Eight months later: no improvement at all. F/ups have perfect-skinned women selling expensive products, pushing Botox, etc. I thought this was a medical procedure, not a sales job. Very disappointed, I asked for a refund.
I underwent Co2 treatment 22 days ago and around 5th day after areas on both cheeks seemed to get a bit bumpy, with visible lines between laser shots. The whole area on the cheeks seems to be swollen, whereas my chin seems to cure correctly. I was hoping this would flatten over time, but it persists although the redness is slowly going away. I had multiple co2 treatments in the past (I'm 30) for acne scars and I've never experiences anything like this. What can be the reason and how to cure it?
Managed to post photo (I hope). It's one day after co2 fractional laser, complete face and eyes. Still swollen, but am concerned about hound dog look. Same plastic surgeon performed laser as did prior lower lid lift 4 years earlier. Is this common?