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CO2 laser- Be prepared for what you will look like!

UPDATED FROM NikkiBeerli
1 year post

Something I learned about Co2 lasers

NikkiBeerliApril 8, 2019
WORTH IT
Because I am addicted to this website, lol, I continue to read other peoples stories about Co2 laser treatment. One thing I’ve notices in others pictures is a ,it of ‘space’ in between the last squats. To me this is looks like a shoddy job. You are not getting full coverage.
And something I saw that was ALARMING to me- someone posted a picture and mentioned the the greasy stuff was just Crisco! Crisco? WTH? I ope that was a joke. You have to use Aquaphor because I hydrates and lets the skin breath. Vaseline does not, and Crisco is for baking!

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Ronnie Dawood, MD

Physician

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Replies (5)

DF1231
May 12, 2019
Aquaphor contains about 40% petroleum jelly, which is Vaseline. Whoever told you that petroleum jelly doesn’t “breathe” as maybe trying to see you some expensive skin care products?
NikkiBeerli
May 21, 2019
I believe I Red that from a doctor n this site. Either that or when I was researching the differences between the two.
dp8888
May 15, 2019
Well did you have full Co2 or fractional Co2. That is the major difference. I suspect fractional as you are not that red as in full Co2 with many weeks of down time and wound debreeding
NikkiBeerli
May 21, 2019
Full Co2 both times. Both times the eye area was not nearly what the rest of my face looked like. Both times I was told that the laser is adjusted to the delicacy of the skin they are targeting.
spaige
May 25, 2019
I had the C02 in January and my healing process was shortened by half with PRP..On day 3 I had already turned the corner and was able to be out in public. I would do it again loved the results but would only do it with PRP!
NikkiBeerli
May 25, 2019
What is PRP?
Colorado Springs2019
November 20, 2020
I am having the CO2 with PRP tomorrow. I was told by friends it reducing the healing time significantly. After reading some of the comments about fat loss and saggy skin I am worried!
joy5559
May 30, 2019
What is PRP?
NikkiBeerli
May 30, 2019
I Lund it. It’s Patient Derived Plasma, aka vampire facial. Apparently it is used for all kinds of things (look on RS). I don’t know how it is used in this application, with Co2 laser....
roulskandd01
July 4, 2019
Can someone tell me honestly how long before you can put makeup on and go out of the house looking half way normal after a co2 laser? How long does your face stay really red after the laser for wrinkles?
NikkiBeerli
July 4, 2019
For the whole face, once the peeling is done you can put makeup (and color corrector cream in green), which is 10-14 days. My chin we the last to heal, having done two passes of last on it, so that looked flaky at 2 weeks, but I was out and about, just not going to parties!
UPDATED FROM NikkiBeerli
1 year post

‘This is 7 years later. I Just booked neck lift, lower facelift and upper eyelid pulls lower eye Co2 resurfacing.

NikkiBeerliMarch 24, 2019

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NikkiBeerli
March 24, 2019
I have to add, the last 4.5 years have been exceptionally difficult. Nearly unsurvivable. But I have, but that time has taken a toll on me in every way. I am just getting back to the point of self care and have a bit of a backlog to remedy.
erintampa
April 11, 2019
Just found your reviews, thank you! The healing pics are so helpful! I'm sorry you went through hard times.. I wish you all the best with your neck lift, and wish you much happiness in the future :)
violetfizz
March 24, 2019
Sorry to hear it Nikki. Good thoughts and gentle hugs to you. Thanks for your reviews.
victoria1952
March 30, 2019
Wow you went through some s!!t but you look fabulous. Job well done
thepinch
March 30, 2019
Beautiful
MicheleMyBelle
March 31, 2019
I've had the same laser 3x now & while the recovery process is terrible, the end result is addictive! I now also want to do the FL/eyes/etc - are you returning to the same Dr. for your surgery?
NikkiBeerli
April 7, 2019
No, but only because I am dong a lower facelift also
UPDATED FROM NikkiBeerli
1 year post

I want to add that I had this procedure 7 years ago, but the website wouldn’t accept a earlier date.

NikkiBeerliMarch 24, 2019
I am currently chiseled for a Lowe face lift, upper eyelid lift and undereye Co2 laser (same as this procedure). I am also doing my HANDS. Scheduled date is 4/3/19

Replies (5)

helloworld20
March 24, 2019
please please please could you post a picture of what you look like now? im worried it will age me alot more after a few years. is this a false assumption? do you feel as though your skin is better or worse after 6 years?
NikkiBeerli
March 24, 2019
It rejuvenates you. It backed up the clock 10 years and those results stayed. You don’t realize how much pigmentation and unevenness you have until it’s erased!
helloworld20
March 24, 2019
beautiful reesults by the way thanks you
willow59
March 25, 2019
how long did the peeling take? I had procedure on Thursday late afternoon and I'm peeling, but still look a mess. Please tell me there is a light at the end of the tunnel
bwilliams1114
April 11, 2019
did u have your hands done
fjeldk
May 22, 2019
How did it go?
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