I had an amazing doctor here in Calgary (Dr. Andrei Metelitsa dermdocyyc). He is very personable and professional, confident and kind, as well as thorough. So far I am 24 hours in on my C02 laser procedure and I have to say, at the time it hurt but wasn't unbearable. It is a quick procedure with great long term results which is exactly what I want. I will keep posting as it progresses. In the office there is a healing light that is used after the procedure and you can go in to use it anytime to help reduce the redness.
Updated on 12 Oct 2017:
I am two days in and my swelling has reduced a little and I am very red but this is what happens after C02 fractional laser and is expected. I am unable to go out in public as I don't look great, but I am feeling perfectly normal, no soreness at all.. just quite "ugly" as I am swollen and red. I am so pleased so far with everything, and the aftercare creams provided/cleansing provided is quite easy and working well. I can't wait to see the final results. I know this procedure has some downtime but it is worth it in the long run as your youth is restored and permanent if you take care with sunscreens and hats in the sun. Here are some pictures, it is way less harsh than it looks
Updated on 13 Oct 2017:
Woke up swollen but less swollen and quite red as to be expected.
Take a peek at my picture!
No pain and coming along well.
Went in to get a nothing 15 minute healing light session :)
Updated on 16 Oct 2017:
Day 4, I was peeling and very red, day 5 same and less and less welling. I am so far so pleased with my skin. Beautiful, my facial lines are greatly reduced, my skin has not looked to good in years. All photos are 100 percent without make up except for the very first photo before the procedure.
Updated on 17 Oct 2017:
Hello everyone, all of my peeling seems done and I am very pleased with the early beginnings of my results as my face looks refreshed and I do feel like my skin hasn't looked this good in years! This is my last post for a while, as I am just waiting for the redness to reduce, but with make up on it is way less noticeable.. I would recommend this procedure 100 percent. I would go to no other Dr. here in Calgary but to Dr. Metelitsa, as he was very careful and a perfectionist when it comes to his patients. I am so happy with my results. Time will tell if they get better and better. I will post in about two weeks from now :) Because my camera is not the best, you cannot actually see how different my skin looks, but it is so much nicer with a youthful tone, no lines around my eyes and my deep cheek lines are very very light. No lines above my upper lip or on my forehead as well. I am so pleased. Best thing I could have gifted to myself.. stay tuned for updates!
Updated on 17 Oct 2017:
I know I said I wouldn't post for a bit but I couldn't resist, these pictures are with make up just to cover the redness which isn't too bad.
Updated on 23 Oct 2017:
I still have redness and very slight peeling here and there on my face, I am pleased with the results as I see very diminished lines around my eyes and mouth. The lines on my cheeks are there but less deep, I feel like I may do more for those areas on my face in the future. All in all worth it
Updated on 10 Nov 2017:
I feel like I am pretty healed but there is still some pink to my skin. It feels healthy and beautiful. I am very pleased with the results, and I will post some pictures shortly. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I plan on doing more of the same in the future, especially around my eyes.
Updated on 17 Nov 2017:
Feeling great, my skin looks great, and still a little red as I am fair by nature. Very happy with results, not weird side effects.