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Pixel Laser Experience - Denton, TX
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I had the pixel laser treatment on my face three...
I had the pixel laser treatment on my face three days ago. I was told that it was painful my Aesthetician made no bones about it. She also likened it to a sunburn and I got the impression the worst was the laser part. I was wrong! I think its important for anyone who chooses this procedure to know what they're really getting into pain wise.
We started on my forehead, we agreed to go heavy on places that need it most. It was like a little shock feeling not too bad till they start layering it. The skin started to burn and in my already unstable state, from concentrating on getting through the pain, it made me terribly nauseous. I just drove through trying to ignore the pain as we moved through the 1 hour long full face process. Around the nose and upper lip where painfully difficult areas. By the time we made it to the final step, the eyes, my eyes were watering so bad from the pain and the bright lamp that it took linger than it should have. Once we were finished I was ready to jump off the table and get out of there. I had to stay on the table and allow her to place cold towels on my face. That was nice for about 1 minute the burn felt like any other burn, so it just burned worse when she took off the towel and applied the creams.
I drove myself home and that was a very bad idea. I forgot to mention, about halfway through the procedure my body went into shock. I was sweating and shivering uncontrollably. That made the drive home difficult. I'm a pretty tough gal and that was just hard. The shock was the worst!
When I got home I used a personal fan that made it feel good, but when I stopped using it my skin would sting so bad. I realized I was prolonging the pain by cooling it. Its like any other burn, it has to burn until your nerves can adjust. It took about two hours and a Oxycodone to get to a tolerable place. I slept poorly that night, it was just hard to get in a position that wasn't touching my face. I may have gotten a few hours sleep when I woke with pain.
My face started weeping or seeping fluid on the first night, by the next morning it was very drippy and nasty. I took an acetaminophen and drove my kids to a soccer game. Yes, I stayed in the car! That was a big push I didn't realize how my body would react to this treatment. It was a real trauma to my face. When I got home I took another Oxy and washed and lubed it up with the Epionce repair kit. This stuff is nice and silky, but won't keep severe dry areas moist for more than an hour. I spent the rest of the day trying to keep it moist and managing my pain. The pain was still an issue all day.
The next morning I woke up still looking about the same. A few spots sloughed off to leave a pink area. I felt pretty good, but my face had dried out, so I took a hot shower and stemmed it really good then washed it in tepid water. It felt awesome after the shower. Once I applied the Epionce creams it started to burn like hell again. I contacted my aesthetician and she said to get Aquaphor. Its thick and greasy, but it does the trick to keep it moist! I started with ibuprofen this morning, but around 7pm I took another Oxy as the pain is still going strong.
I will keep you posted on the result and if I thin this is worth the pain, risk, and expense!
We started on my forehead, we agreed to go heavy on places that need it most. It was like a little shock feeling not too bad till they start layering it. The skin started to burn and in my already unstable state, from concentrating on getting through the pain, it made me terribly nauseous. I just drove through trying to ignore the pain as we moved through the 1 hour long full face process. Around the nose and upper lip where painfully difficult areas. By the time we made it to the final step, the eyes, my eyes were watering so bad from the pain and the bright lamp that it took linger than it should have. Once we were finished I was ready to jump off the table and get out of there. I had to stay on the table and allow her to place cold towels on my face. That was nice for about 1 minute the burn felt like any other burn, so it just burned worse when she took off the towel and applied the creams.
I drove myself home and that was a very bad idea. I forgot to mention, about halfway through the procedure my body went into shock. I was sweating and shivering uncontrollably. That made the drive home difficult. I'm a pretty tough gal and that was just hard. The shock was the worst!
When I got home I used a personal fan that made it feel good, but when I stopped using it my skin would sting so bad. I realized I was prolonging the pain by cooling it. Its like any other burn, it has to burn until your nerves can adjust. It took about two hours and a Oxycodone to get to a tolerable place. I slept poorly that night, it was just hard to get in a position that wasn't touching my face. I may have gotten a few hours sleep when I woke with pain.
My face started weeping or seeping fluid on the first night, by the next morning it was very drippy and nasty. I took an acetaminophen and drove my kids to a soccer game. Yes, I stayed in the car! That was a big push I didn't realize how my body would react to this treatment. It was a real trauma to my face. When I got home I took another Oxy and washed and lubed it up with the Epionce repair kit. This stuff is nice and silky, but won't keep severe dry areas moist for more than an hour. I spent the rest of the day trying to keep it moist and managing my pain. The pain was still an issue all day.
The next morning I woke up still looking about the same. A few spots sloughed off to leave a pink area. I felt pretty good, but my face had dried out, so I took a hot shower and stemmed it really good then washed it in tepid water. It felt awesome after the shower. Once I applied the Epionce creams it started to burn like hell again. I contacted my aesthetician and she said to get Aquaphor. Its thick and greasy, but it does the trick to keep it moist! I started with ibuprofen this morning, but around 7pm I took another Oxy as the pain is still going strong.
I will keep you posted on the result and if I thin this is worth the pain, risk, and expense!
Replies (4)
I would like to hear how you feel now that it has been over a week since your procedure. Can you also share what problem areas you wanted to change. I have looked on a lot of websites and have yet to find anyone that has had a good experience.
Hi any update? I have seen amazing before and after pics from doctors and here's hoping you are one of them!
I can't believe that they let you drive yourself home. Every physician that I have talked to insists on a driver before letting you out the door. I didn't leave the house for 5 days so you are really pushing yourself.
Oh gosh, sounds like a pretty intense experience that you went through during your Pixel treatment, sorry to hear that it was so painful. I wish you a speedy recovery, and we look forward to your updates. If you feel comfortable, I would love it if you would share video or photos with the community so we can see your results.