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CO2RE Laser Resurfacing at sk:n Harley St
UPDATED FROM Independent4346
1 year post
One year update.
WORTH IT$1,850
Was it worth it - yes.
Should you get it if you are still struggling with acne - probably not.
The minute I came off antibiotics, the perfect result was ruined:(
This year has been a bit of a journey but I am so pleased I can finally say I am pretty much adult acne free without any help from medicine. I have managed to clear it with homeopathy, diet and Gua Sha lymphatic massage which to be honest has been the biggest life changer. As a result, I have a little bit of scarring again and a bit of hyperpigmentation but overall I have still never had skin this good, my confidence has come back and I really feel like I don't need to worry about it anymore. I am now treating it gradually with Retin-A and Own Docs micro-needling machine which is amazing. I'm not sure about deeper lines, but the laser has definitely helped tackle open pores and texture. It will always be an ongoing thing to keep on top of for me, but yes I highly recommend the treatment and the doctor really knew what he was doing technique wise. Shame about the bedside manner at Skin!
Should you get it if you are still struggling with acne - probably not.
The minute I came off antibiotics, the perfect result was ruined:(
This year has been a bit of a journey but I am so pleased I can finally say I am pretty much adult acne free without any help from medicine. I have managed to clear it with homeopathy, diet and Gua Sha lymphatic massage which to be honest has been the biggest life changer. As a result, I have a little bit of scarring again and a bit of hyperpigmentation but overall I have still never had skin this good, my confidence has come back and I really feel like I don't need to worry about it anymore. I am now treating it gradually with Retin-A and Own Docs micro-needling machine which is amazing. I'm not sure about deeper lines, but the laser has definitely helped tackle open pores and texture. It will always be an ongoing thing to keep on top of for me, but yes I highly recommend the treatment and the doctor really knew what he was doing technique wise. Shame about the bedside manner at Skin!
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You look great. I'm curious about the skin tightening too! :)
Hmmm. Very very hard to tell to be honest
Your complexion looks awesome! I think you look great and that it made a big difference. What was the name of the laser you used?
CO2!
Hey thank you again SO much for posting your journey . This has helped me soooo much . I am 4/5 weeks post and your 4-5 weeks updates are so reassuring . My pores look huge and skin texture is bad when I put anything shiny on my face , but when I look at pictures it is so much tighter and I have an in general dewier appearance . I go back and forth about whether this was worth it , and part of me thinks they went too aggressive and that I have laser burn and scarring . But I went and saw the doctor at the clinic a couple days ago and she is reassuring me otherwise . This is not a great procedure for anxiety ridden people !
UPDATED FROM Independent4346
2 months post
Travelling (flying) Update - 5 weeks out
Hey Guys,
I just wanted to do an update for those travelling after having this procedure done. I have been on a boat with AC for the last 12 days and flown either side. Basically, flying and travelling will be terrifying for you. But it's temporary so don't panic! My skin is so sensitive as I posted earlier, but the process of flying takes that to the next level. I literally looked like I had aged 10 years after both flights. Pores were wide open, skin went thick and leathery. Redness, and make up coverage required was insane. There was no amount of moisturiser, water or product that would help. Just wanted to post a pretty brutal update so people know what can happen and not to panic (which I did massively). Just get home, take your make up off, slather in moisturiser and sleep. These photos are 12 hours apart.
I just wanted to do an update for those travelling after having this procedure done. I have been on a boat with AC for the last 12 days and flown either side. Basically, flying and travelling will be terrifying for you. But it's temporary so don't panic! My skin is so sensitive as I posted earlier, but the process of flying takes that to the next level. I literally looked like I had aged 10 years after both flights. Pores were wide open, skin went thick and leathery. Redness, and make up coverage required was insane. There was no amount of moisturiser, water or product that would help. Just wanted to post a pretty brutal update so people know what can happen and not to panic (which I did massively). Just get home, take your make up off, slather in moisturiser and sleep. These photos are 12 hours apart.
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How long after laser did it take for your face to not be red? I'm 10 days out from the same procedure and my face is still bright red.
Oh my god don't worry! I was still horrendously red for 5 weeks. Although as per post above, I think travelling didn't help in the 5th week as when I got off the boat/plane I finally broke through. During the 6th week things really started to regulate and look normal again, although my eye area was still a bit red. It's been 8 weeks now and I am finally back to normal. You don't need to worry about expensive products. Get some Nivea and Sudocrem and slather both on every night. They work wonders together.
I am actually just in my week five to six . And having the same issues, make up makes pores more visible and I worry a lot, since I also have some lines from laser. Fingers crossed it is just a phase of skin regeneration.
Thanks for such great detailed info on this procedure. CO2 is not for the light of heart lol and some offices just don't prepare the patient for the pain and the way you will look for sometime afterwards. This laser is a go big or go home process that's for sure lol. I had CO2 preformed sometime ago and this is before the fractionated CO2 was invented. I was put to sleep for the process as the pain is unbearable to do it awake. The pain afterwards, the next day, lets just say I had a few choice words for the doctor lol. Anyhow it was all worth it at the end of the day and Iam looking for someone to get it redone as it has been 20 years since the last time. Your results look fantastic!!!!! Remember sunscreen is your best friend and never pick at the scabs, never no matter how tempting it is lol. Happy recovery
Thank you for sharing! I am on the fence about it! I have some scars that have gotten worst with age! You know even with the swelling you can see your beauty!!!
UPDATED FROM Independent4346
29 days post
4 weeks update
Quite a few of you have been asking for an update so here it is!
I am still red and inflamed so it is really really difficult to tell what is going on. Some days my skin looks great, other days I look rough as hell and if it is in any way irritated my pores swell up and become huge so that can be quite scary to see in before and after pictures as texture was my main reason for having this done.
I am having to take constant photos to reassure myself and in most, I can see a major difference. The problem is that as I am a performer, I am having to wear a huge amount of coverage to compensate for the redness, so in the wrong light I can look horrendous. In great lighting though I am very happy with my results. It really fluctuates so much depending on so many conditions so I really don't think I'm going to know for sure until I am fully healed.
SK:N have been awful with aftercare. They haven't really followed up with me at all and when one nurse was in who checked on me, I sent her some more photos I was worried about over a week ago, nobody ever got back to me.
I have started using Kiehl's Vit C & Hyaluronic along with sudocrem every night along with my moisturiser. Tbh, sudocrem is the magic cream. I can go to bed looking like a really rough tomato and wake up the next morning looking nearly normal. I highly recommend this stuff for anyone doing this. And Nivea basic moisturiser. They are the best! Unless it's Vit C, don't waste your money!!
Will update again at 2 and 3 months.
I am still red and inflamed so it is really really difficult to tell what is going on. Some days my skin looks great, other days I look rough as hell and if it is in any way irritated my pores swell up and become huge so that can be quite scary to see in before and after pictures as texture was my main reason for having this done.
I am having to take constant photos to reassure myself and in most, I can see a major difference. The problem is that as I am a performer, I am having to wear a huge amount of coverage to compensate for the redness, so in the wrong light I can look horrendous. In great lighting though I am very happy with my results. It really fluctuates so much depending on so many conditions so I really don't think I'm going to know for sure until I am fully healed.
SK:N have been awful with aftercare. They haven't really followed up with me at all and when one nurse was in who checked on me, I sent her some more photos I was worried about over a week ago, nobody ever got back to me.
I have started using Kiehl's Vit C & Hyaluronic along with sudocrem every night along with my moisturiser. Tbh, sudocrem is the magic cream. I can go to bed looking like a really rough tomato and wake up the next morning looking nearly normal. I highly recommend this stuff for anyone doing this. And Nivea basic moisturiser. They are the best! Unless it's Vit C, don't waste your money!!
Will update again at 2 and 3 months.
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I know how worrisome it would be to have to “wait and see” what your face is finally going to look like in the
end of your journey! Torture for us women! I have been following your story and I must say you are looking beautiful. I am contemplating going through with the Laser and appreciate you for sharing because the true personal stories will help me decide. I am 63 and am worried that I will have major redness because of the my age and I have laid in the sun for years. I live in Hawaii. My doctor and all the stories here make it clear redness will last for 6 months! Yikes!
I think you are a rockstar sharing your day-to-day journey with us. Mahalo and aloha.
end of your journey! Torture for us women! I have been following your story and I must say you are looking beautiful. I am contemplating going through with the Laser and appreciate you for sharing because the true personal stories will help me decide. I am 63 and am worried that I will have major redness because of the my age and I have laid in the sun for years. I live in Hawaii. My doctor and all the stories here make it clear redness will last for 6 months! Yikes!
I think you are a rockstar sharing your day-to-day journey with us. Mahalo and aloha.
J3
I had ablative laser 2 months ago and wound up with hyperpigmentation around both eyes. I was given Retin A to use 1x a at night and a bleaching cream to use 2x a day. I just hope my skin color will even out and become uniform again. I’m told it could be months. I have to wear makeup to cover , even going to the gym . If I had to do it again, I would not have done it. I may be in the minority having this reaction, but it is very disappointing. I try not to dwell on it, telling myself it will get better with time.
I had c02 a few months ago and had lay off the retin bc it made my face very red. I’m workin* m6 way back to retin very slowly.
Hello! Do your own research on the pros and cons of Hydroquinone. I was prescribed that too a few years ago but the side effects worried me. Retin-A is amazing though! Try a thick layer of sudocrem each night. It's so cheap and incredible for healing.
Mahalo for responding to me. I am like you constantly wondering if I would have done the right thing going through such trauma and looking into the mirror daily for reassuring. Having less than what I expected looking back! I feel like time is on your side and having patience you will come out the other side looking beautiful. I feel it is up to your skin and nobody can predict
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Your skin looks gorgeous!!! Thanks for the update:)
Very pretty! It looks great!
Very brave having this done. Did you notice any skin tightening?