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C02 Laser Resurfacing/fat Injections to Face/Neck Lift/Ear Lobe Reduction

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C02 Laser Resurfacing/fat Injections to Face/Neck Lift/Ear Lobe Reduction

Marathon mom
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I have done so many lasers - the RH/Pixel/Micro-needling - you name it but if you want to really get rid of those facial wrinkles you have to go big! Now I work in the Operating Room so I know ALL about the C02 Laser and it is a Beast! I said I would never ever have it done just to brutal BUT here I sit writing this ---. When you look at my profile you see that I have a facelift at 57 in Denver, CO and I remember one physician wanting to add on the C02 laser and I said NO and actually I am glad I did as the facelift was hard enough to heal let alone worry about taking care of your skin. But now it is 10 years later and losing fat in the face and wrinkles appearing so going to have the Big One C02. With that being said I am also having fat injections under eyes and other hollow places in face and a neck lift and ear lobe reduction. Fat taken from my outer thigh. I am writing this on Day 8 and I have to tell you it is a PROCESS. And I am going to take you along as time goes on but for now this has been my journey. And it as been rough - I did not realize my lips were going to swell and omg I mean I was just scary BUT that was really only day 2-4 then lips went down and just left with trying to heal my face and everyday that goes by I say "thank you lord" I cannot wait until one month as I truly believe I will look 20 years younger. I will post some before photos of why I wanted a neck lift and younger skin.

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Dr Rick Smith

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April 5, 2025
Getting better post photos soon , this was c02 ablative laser not fractional
May 15, 2025
which doctor did you use?
June 3, 2025
Dr Rick Smith in Lansing MI
June 3, 2025
Having trouble uploading photos of me now
UPDATED FROM Marathon mom
3 months post

3 months out

Marathon mom
Well, even though c02 laser is tough it is very well worth the pain of healing. You really do need two weeks minimum to recover. My platysmaplasty - well in about 6 months I will have a z-plasty revision as the band in neck is tight but all in all it did give me a beautiful jawline so no regrets. I am still using the Avene products - I got a sample kit to take home to use after 10 days and fell in love with the products. I never go out with sunscreen (tinited) on my face/neck. My face really does look 100% better and neck - just make sure you go to someone who is experienced.

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