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CO2 fractional laser with fillers- it’s still early in the recovery period

Name: CO2 fractional laser with fillers- it’s still early in the recovery period
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Author: bham2015

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CO2 Fractional Laser

bham2015October 18, 2021

$549

I have been wanting to get a laser don’t to improve the “ smoker lines” around my upper lip as well as fine lines and wrinkles around my lower cheeks. I finally had it done two days so it’s still early in the recovery period. The doctor has been wonderful and communicating with me as I have been concerned about the degree is swelling I have today. I was wondering if this is a normal reaction. I did expect swelling of course but was a bit shocked when I woke up this morning. I’ll post more pictures later.

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Alissa765

October 20, 2021

Following. Definitely keep us posted on your progress and healing. I hope you're doing better! I'm excited to see your final results.

bham2015

October 22, 2021

Thank you! I’ll post some more pictures today. It was a rough week but getting better by the day .

SouthernBelle82

October 21, 2021

Hey! I just wanted to chime in and hopefully calm your nerves a little bit if you're freaking out about the swelling. I did not have CO2 but I had the beam laser several years ago and was freaking out about the swelling that I had. I literally looked like quagmire from family guy. I normally have cheekbones and I love the shape of my face and I woke up like a cartoon character. It took a week to go away. So if you're freaking out please just try to stay calm, hydrated and follow doctors orders. Can't wait to see her before and after pictures! Good luck.

bham2015

October 22, 2021

Thank you so much for this! I’ll post more pictures today if the progress it’s been quite a week!!

UPDATED FROM bham2015

6 days post

CO2 fractional laser recovery ( non ablative)

bham2015October 22, 2021

This has been a long week! It took quite awhile for the swelling to reduce to a more normal size ( in my opinion) I was pretty freaked out the first half of the week worrying that I had ruined my skin and face. But each day it got better and there was never any pain only discomfort from the massive swelling I experienced . The picture of me in the green tee is today. You can see the improvement.
My face is still a little bit swollen but much better. It’s itchy and slightly flakey so I’m keeping it highly moisturized. It’s getting there!

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UPDATED FROM bham2015

2 months post

Final results

bham2015December 29, 2021

I meant to post this update awhile back. I’m very happy with the final results! I did have an unusually rough reaction to the laser but that’s not the norm. Everything healed up beautifully and Dr Ali was extremely patient and kind with me as I was quite anxious for awhile there. He and his staff were absolutely wonderful!

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