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5 weeks. Not sure if I'm sold on it yet
Though the camera doesn't capture it well it's darker around the eyes than I used to be, leaning towards red. If I wash my face it turns very flushed very easily, which is new as well. But no discomfort.
There has been a slight reduction in wrinkles under the eyes and it reduced the deep lines around my mouth. But so far I haven't gotten what I was hoping for. I'm hoping to see collagen build up in the next two months though. Will check back in.
There has been a slight reduction in wrinkles under the eyes and it reduced the deep lines around my mouth. But so far I haven't gotten what I was hoping for. I'm hoping to see collagen build up in the next two months though. Will check back in.
2 - 2.5 weeks
Interesting period of time. My face had gone from feeling pretty smooth to them becoming very dry and kind of rough. Turns out the next stage of healing has started, which includes peeling.
I hadn't expected to need so much lotion at this stage for some reason but I definitely do because around my mouth especially it's harder to open my mouth, as the skin is so tight/dry.
Will be curious to see how long this lasts.
I hadn't expected to need so much lotion at this stage for some reason but I definitely do because around my mouth especially it's harder to open my mouth, as the skin is so tight/dry.
Will be curious to see how long this lasts.
Day 7 and general advice
Day 7 - All the CO2 peeling is done and I'm left with pink around my eyes and mouth. The sides of my cheeks still have about 1/2 of the grainy black dots still attached. Face still getting Vaseline or Aquafor every couple of hours but I'm in no pain and feel human and can go around in public without embarrassment (as day 6).
My skin is sensitive to light but I've been driving and walking from car to buildings wearing a kitchen towel to protect my face. Hahaha. I'm going to be religious about sunscreen but my provider said I needed to wait one more week because of how sensitive my skin acted. So now I'm walking around looking like a little old babushka... But it's keeping me from getting sun exposure so I'm okay with that.
ADVICE:
When choosing your provider:
Ask them if they provide ProNox, as it can get very painful and you might want it on hand. I wouldn't have made it through without it.
Also be sure and ask them what their post procedure recovery recommendations are. Mine were so simple that they didn't even give me anything in writing, just told me take ibuprofen for swelling (this is actually a big no-no) and to keep my face moist. Nor did they prepare me for the possibility it could be as bad as it was. A provider should have a fully thought out set of steps to give you... Otherwise look elsewhere.
Obviously, also ask how long the actual person doing the treatment has worked with the machine. Not "We've had this machine for years now". Oh yeah, also ask who will do the actual treatment. I screened one person but arrived to find she wasn't the one doing it. Not cool.
Lastly, ask them how you can get a hold of someone if something should go wrong or if you are concerned after hours.
Some of this information might be told to you by your provider, but mine sure didn't:
Before the procedure buy one of those face ice rollers and a small jade roller. They will feel amazing rolled on your inflamed face when you get them out of the fridge!
Do NOT use ibuprofen or addition... Only acetaminophen.
If Aquafor is irritating your skin then switch to Vaseline. Apparently the lanolin in the Aquafor can cause issues.
Vinegar washes are your friend! Mix 1t of white vinegar into 1c distilled water. Get one of those continuous spray bottles and use it to chill your face. Also soak gauze in a sealed container and after you wash your face place them on your face for 15-20 minutes. Keep them moist with the spray bottle
Cover your head with a big hat or use a scarf when out driving. Don't forget the UVs are getting to you through the windows.
I'll do updates at 1 month.
My skin is sensitive to light but I've been driving and walking from car to buildings wearing a kitchen towel to protect my face. Hahaha. I'm going to be religious about sunscreen but my provider said I needed to wait one more week because of how sensitive my skin acted. So now I'm walking around looking like a little old babushka... But it's keeping me from getting sun exposure so I'm okay with that.
ADVICE:
When choosing your provider:
Ask them if they provide ProNox, as it can get very painful and you might want it on hand. I wouldn't have made it through without it.
Also be sure and ask them what their post procedure recovery recommendations are. Mine were so simple that they didn't even give me anything in writing, just told me take ibuprofen for swelling (this is actually a big no-no) and to keep my face moist. Nor did they prepare me for the possibility it could be as bad as it was. A provider should have a fully thought out set of steps to give you... Otherwise look elsewhere.
Obviously, also ask how long the actual person doing the treatment has worked with the machine. Not "We've had this machine for years now". Oh yeah, also ask who will do the actual treatment. I screened one person but arrived to find she wasn't the one doing it. Not cool.
Lastly, ask them how you can get a hold of someone if something should go wrong or if you are concerned after hours.
Some of this information might be told to you by your provider, but mine sure didn't:
Before the procedure buy one of those face ice rollers and a small jade roller. They will feel amazing rolled on your inflamed face when you get them out of the fridge!
Do NOT use ibuprofen or addition... Only acetaminophen.
If Aquafor is irritating your skin then switch to Vaseline. Apparently the lanolin in the Aquafor can cause issues.
Vinegar washes are your friend! Mix 1t of white vinegar into 1c distilled water. Get one of those continuous spray bottles and use it to chill your face. Also soak gauze in a sealed container and after you wash your face place them on your face for 15-20 minutes. Keep them moist with the spray bottle
Cover your head with a big hat or use a scarf when out driving. Don't forget the UVs are getting to you through the windows.
I'll do updates at 1 month.