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Co2 Laser Resurfacing melted my face
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Worst thing that has ever happened in my life....
facemeltJanuary 29, 2017
Worst thing that has ever happened in my life. This laser damaged my skin and has melted ALL of the fat off of my face. My skin feels like silly putty that can be stretched off my face. It has deflated and sags. My temples, cheeks, and eyes are hollow and my chin has gotten so much smaller from volume loss. The skin around my jawline sags into my neck and is not anchored to my face anymore. I have unnaturally aged. This was a total disaster.
Please ladies and men who are considering this, BEWARE. I am here to tell you there is a real risk, that the practioners will not disclose.
Not only does it ruin your appearance, the emotional and mental toll is even more destructive.
Don't let people tell you to avoid medspas to avoid complications. Mine was done by a licensed plastic surgeon who has an excellent reputation in the medical community.
If there is any one out there who has found a way to fix this mess, I would love to hear from you.
I know there are many women here who have experienced damage from these thermal devices.
Please people, DO NOT use thermal devices on your skin. Please research the dark side of these machines.
Please ladies and men who are considering this, BEWARE. I am here to tell you there is a real risk, that the practioners will not disclose.
Not only does it ruin your appearance, the emotional and mental toll is even more destructive.
Don't let people tell you to avoid medspas to avoid complications. Mine was done by a licensed plastic surgeon who has an excellent reputation in the medical community.
If there is any one out there who has found a way to fix this mess, I would love to hear from you.
I know there are many women here who have experienced damage from these thermal devices.
Please people, DO NOT use thermal devices on your skin. Please research the dark side of these machines.
Replies (5)
April 21, 2017
Hi I know what you are going through.I had laser and ipl exactly two years ago and things just keep getting worse,I have severe scarring,orange peel skin,the fat loss is the hardest to deal with as I am beginning to look like a skeleton,I can't even lie on my side as my skin folds like a concertina door.I also have burning flushing and a horrible stretching feeling when I change positions.It is a complete nightmare and I have had my life ruined,the worst part is when doctors say it is all in your mind.I hope your skin improves I hold on to the thought that a miracle might happen.good luck.
April 25, 2017
I am sorry this happened to you as well. Being dismissed by the doctors just adds to the devastation. The psychological damage is unrelenting. The sadness is with me every minute of the day for the last year. It is a life changer for sure. There are plastic surgeons who are very aware that this exists. I have spoken to some of them, yet the laser industry continues to destroy faces every day.
April 26, 2017
Hi isn't life great (not!) Thankyou for replying are you in Australia?Which plastic surgeons have you found that will admit to laser damage?All the dermatologists or plastic surgeons I have spoken to won't admit anything they like to stick up for each other.Anyway it was nice to hear from you chin up by the way how old are you I am 58 so am fighting aging as well as laser damage,problem was I had no wrinkles only acne scarring,in hindsight hey?Hope we can keep chatting as it is good to talk to someone who understands.Best wishes
August 18, 2022
This recently happened to me, absolutely devastated and doctor is not even acknowledging even though the girl who did the laser fully did until the doctor spoke with her and now they have nothing to do with me. Can you please tell me which doctors you spoke with that are aware of the damage these lasers cause. I need help, the skin became so saggy it hangs over eyes and I’m unable to work and have been in bed for nine weeks. As I type this I have scotch tape holding my brow up. To say I’m devastated is an understatement.
September 18, 2017
27 year old male here... use to be ok looking tried to fix acne scars with co2... now my whole face is different i want to cry every time i look in the mirror! Really bad loose and sagging skin now!
January 2, 2018
I'm so sorry your experience was a bad one, ive been looking at all yhe reviews and it is hard finding ppl that had a co2 disaster, there are so many that had good results, I wish you the best.
January 28, 2018
I just posted my review on the co2.I had a similar experience. Did you report your issue with Medwatch and Maude? It's important everyone who has had this experience to report it.
UPDATED FROM facemelt
8 months post
Co2 resurfacing face melt, skin sagging, fat loss
facemeltFebruary 18, 2017
9 months later, things are getting worse.
Replies (3)
February 22, 2017
have you went to another ps for their opinion? I am very sorry :/
February 22, 2017
I have seen 5 other PS's for opinion and fat transfer consultations. I am now considering having FT and possible face lift due to loss of elasticity around my jawline. Most admit other thermal devices can do this, but only 2 admit that co2 caused this. My before and after pics 4 months apart show undeniable volume loss
September 30, 2017
Hi I noticed I wrote a reply in April about my laser damage,things just continue in to worsen,it is a living nightmare.How are you going?Hope you reply.Chris.
October 13, 2017
Not good. I wish I could tell you something different. My face continues to worsen
October 13, 2017
Hi I hope you are feeling ok!I am in the same boat as you my face continues to get worse,the fat loss is the worst as it holds everything up!Just when you think it can't get any worse it does.It is like watching a balloon deflate.Once again I send my best wishes.chris.
January 31, 2022
Ugh me too. Disaster. I don’t ever want another laser near my face and feel deep mistrust. Anyone know if there are natural remedies to get your skin back? Every dermatologist I see is convinced this is impossible and recommend treatments I just can’t go through.
January 31, 2022
I am sorry this happened to you. The manufacturers are well aware of what these thermal devices can do. I know a group of women who had a class action suit. They knew many other women who were suing also. There are many of us. It burns me up when they tell you it wasn’t from the laser.
My advice is to wait over a year to do anything to try and mitigate the damage. Things will keep changing until then. The best outcome is face lift. The most regret is fat transfer. In the mean time, stick with filler. It took me over two years to put most of it behind me.
My advice is to wait over a year to do anything to try and mitigate the damage. Things will keep changing until then. The best outcome is face lift. The most regret is fat transfer. In the mean time, stick with filler. It took me over two years to put most of it behind me.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.