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Deka Dot CO2 Laser - brutal recovery
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Deka Dot CO2 Laser
Calm6297April 21, 2022
WORTH IT$1,500
I am 53 and had a face, neck & upper eyelid lift last year. It lifted the drooping of my face (they call it resting "B" face) it also looks completely natural and I look more refreshed than lifted.
I was left with good results and wanted to get the acne scarring and some age spots on my face and chest taken care of. The RN at the plastic surgeon(who is absolutely amazing) performed the Deka Dot CO2 Laser treatment on my face, neck and chest. The pain level even with numbing cream was really bad. The laser is powerful and you feel it burning your skin. The recovery the first few days was also brutal. This treatment is not for those with a low or medium tolerance to pain.
My results about a week and 1/2 in are great. Your face feels like sandpaper for about 8 days then starts subsiding. I can see a difference already in my acne scars. Still there but moving forward I will just do dermaplaning or mini-glycolic peels. I really do not suggest this for everyone. I have an extremely high tolerance to pain but I seriously almost fainted with this laser. The RN did a fabulous job but still, I would not do it again.
RECCOMENDATION FOR ANYONE WHO GETS LASER:
When you are recovering, DO NOT use lotion. Use both the Elta MD Laser Enzyme Gel and the Elta MD Silver Gel. The recovery is faster and putting it on your burned skin does not sting or hurt. It is more soothing.
Also do not get the Dot Laser or any harsh laser. Start slower and do something like an IPL. If you are older with sagging skin or a lot of wrinkles, I suggest going big and get a full facelift and/or upper and lower eyelid lift and neck lift usually comes with the facelift. If you pay for all types of treatments and expensive creams, the amount will end up the same as a facelift. Plus the recovery from a facelift is not exactly fun, but you see results right away and your scars will heal and it is two weeks recovering but then its over. Maintain with facials and a good skin routine and you are good for at least 20 years.
I was left with good results and wanted to get the acne scarring and some age spots on my face and chest taken care of. The RN at the plastic surgeon(who is absolutely amazing) performed the Deka Dot CO2 Laser treatment on my face, neck and chest. The pain level even with numbing cream was really bad. The laser is powerful and you feel it burning your skin. The recovery the first few days was also brutal. This treatment is not for those with a low or medium tolerance to pain.
My results about a week and 1/2 in are great. Your face feels like sandpaper for about 8 days then starts subsiding. I can see a difference already in my acne scars. Still there but moving forward I will just do dermaplaning or mini-glycolic peels. I really do not suggest this for everyone. I have an extremely high tolerance to pain but I seriously almost fainted with this laser. The RN did a fabulous job but still, I would not do it again.
RECCOMENDATION FOR ANYONE WHO GETS LASER:
When you are recovering, DO NOT use lotion. Use both the Elta MD Laser Enzyme Gel and the Elta MD Silver Gel. The recovery is faster and putting it on your burned skin does not sting or hurt. It is more soothing.
Also do not get the Dot Laser or any harsh laser. Start slower and do something like an IPL. If you are older with sagging skin or a lot of wrinkles, I suggest going big and get a full facelift and/or upper and lower eyelid lift and neck lift usually comes with the facelift. If you pay for all types of treatments and expensive creams, the amount will end up the same as a facelift. Plus the recovery from a facelift is not exactly fun, but you see results right away and your scars will heal and it is two weeks recovering but then its over. Maintain with facials and a good skin routine and you are good for at least 20 years.
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