Dot Laser Therapy....A Personal Experience - Clive, IA

I was actually able to go out on Day 5 but my neck/chin is very sore. Most of the peeling occurred or so I thought. Gotta say it looks totally different in my car mirror in broad daylight (ugh!) I found my skin to be sensitive to the Eucerine cream that they recommend so I stopped using that and continued with the Aquaphor. Unfortuantely, late in the afternoon (of course on Sunday) I realized I was starting to get cold sores. Fortunately, I knew someone that could call in a script for me for an antiviral medication and I started taking that immediately. My face seems to be somewhat broken out/rash like in places as well. I took some Benedryl at night to try to calm that down. Day 6 - I am a bit puffy, neck still raw looking but does not hurt nearly as much. Face is pretty much pain free. I used my own mineral makup and started using some of my own moisturizing cremes for under my makeup. I don't think anyone really noticed that I had anything done. I have a big event on Friday so hopefully the cold sores will be dried up and my skin will even out a bit.

Last night I decided to not be so compulsive about sleeping with my head elevated. Big mistake, woke up very swollen. Bit of a rough night had more discomfort than previous nights. My chin/neck area is really sore. I am pretty sure it is related to not using the Retina A in that area so it was very virgin skin.
Most of my face has peeled however that neck area remains bright red and very tender to the touch and has not yet begun to peel. My face is puffy all over and has a mottled appearance. Glad I have no plans!