Day 3 my face is still very swollen my eyes are barely open.

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My face is beet red and no oeeling has started is this unusual?

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

Swelling starts subsiding around day 3. Icing, staying elevating when sleeping and eating a low sodium diet are some interventions to help with swelling. If this continues to be a concern you should follow up with your laser expert.

Peter Petropoulos, MD · Answer

Hi,
would love to see pics.  Although this isn't the typical healing progression, some more aggressive treatments can result in redness 3 days out with no flaking/peeling.  Have your provider take a look especially if your swelling is as bad as you describe it.

Sarah Haydel, MD · Answer

This is very normal to be swollen on day 3 post Halo laser treatment. Some patients have more swelling than others in general and also depending on the depth/percent of treatment done can determine the severity of swelling. Typically on day 3 you should start to feel a sandpaper texture and you may not notice peeling (like a snake) but rather dry looking skin that is flaky. Also, if you are moisturizing well you may not see much of the dry skin exfoliating. I would suggest calling the office you had the treatment done with and they may be able to give you something to help with swelling.
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