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I had a CO2 laser done today. I did a month of ZO...
LexiMom1920September 6, 2017
WORTH IT$1,850
I had a CO2 laser done today. I did a month of ZO Medical skin prep. The day of prep was lidocaine cream on my face an hour pre-treatment. I had a moderate intensity (offered light, moderate, and deep). It hurts. Tolerable but painful. I asked them to start at the most painful location (around lips and nose). Even with the lidocaine and air blowing, it was quite painful. Other areas were a breeze comparatively. Post treatment was extremely painful--more than the sunburn feeling I read about here. But, it subsided a bit about 2-3 hours later and is barely noticeable now almost 4 hours later.
My face is tight and swollen. I bled a lot (see photos) more than the pinpricks I read about. I recommend a fan on your face when you get home (and blow your A/C on your face on the drive home). I also took some ibuprofin. I am now 4 hours in and went from "this was a terrible idea and please make it stop hurting" to "this isn't bad, I hope my face will look presentable soon". I will update as my face progresses.
My face is tight and swollen. I bled a lot (see photos) more than the pinpricks I read about. I recommend a fan on your face when you get home (and blow your A/C on your face on the drive home). I also took some ibuprofin. I am now 4 hours in and went from "this was a terrible idea and please make it stop hurting" to "this isn't bad, I hope my face will look presentable soon". I will update as my face progresses.
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September 10, 2017
Why did you have the procedure done? What issues did you have?
September 10, 2017
I had some sun damage and fine lines I wanted to address. My provider also says it will soften a childhood scar, we shall see
September 22, 2017
That's great. The worse is over. I want to get it done but while under sedation. I had a lower face and neck lift Jan. 2016. It helped tighten my neck and jowls, but not the wrinkles. I am waiting on it because its quite expensive. I am too afraid of the pain. I also don't want to take Vicodin and Xanax. So its only an hour under general. Maybe next summer. You look fabulous.
October 6, 2017
Thanks so much for posting photos! I am about six hours post-procedure, and while I have very little pain, I am surprised by how much bleeding I have. I am so relieved to see that you had that too, and that you now look fabulous!!!
October 22, 2017
I am looking at having this done very soon ? How are your results as well as your doctor that performed the CO2 ? Thank you
UPDATED FROM LexiMom1920
1 day post
Day 2
LexiMom1920September 7, 2017
I slept with my head propped up as recommended by my provider. I woke up in the middle of the night with my face having its own pulse so I iced it a bit and went back to sleep. As you can see, I am very swollen, which is expected.
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September 7, 2017
How are you going now
UPDATED FROM LexiMom1920
1 day post
Day 2 pm
LexiMom1920September 7, 2017
So much better, even from this morning. No pain, but it is starting to itch. Swelling is going down and my face feels tight, almost like I put glue or rubber cement all over my face and let it dry.
Fully ablative co2 or fractional co2?