POSTED UNDER Fractional Laser Reviews
62 Years Old Sun Damage and Wrinkles - Exeter, UK
UPDATED FROM susief1386
2 months post
10 weeks post procedure
susief1386March 17, 2015
$1,800
I still have marks on my face, some like bruises and some red grid lines. They just don't seem to be fading so I am going back for a consult on 26th March. I am very self conscious, as it looks like someone has been knocking me around...not good for my husband either!! I have to weat make up when I go out, and even then , the marks are difficult to cover and start showing through after a while.
My skin is a nicer texture though, and if I didn't have these marks I would be fairly happy, but don't think the results are really worth the pain, time out, worry, or the money at this point.
My skin is a nicer texture though, and if I didn't have these marks I would be fairly happy, but don't think the results are really worth the pain, time out, worry, or the money at this point.
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February 4, 2016
I think you look wonderful!! I had my neck done 2 days ago and going bk to have my entire face done I am 61 and can't wait - I think there is a tremendous difference in the before and after photos!
February 28, 2016
how are you? wold you recommend fractional laser ? I have been considering this laser
UPDATED FROM susief1386
1 month post
Valentines Day
susief1386February 14, 2015
Managed to look ok for Valentines Day....with make-up. Wouldn't do this again. It takes too long to get over it, it's painful, and not a massive difference after. I'll give it one month before my final opinion, as it takes 3 months for full collagen to develop. Susie
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February 18, 2015
Wow, thanks fo rposting on my page and I love the hair color! I went to get mine colored 2 weeks after my surgery and it didn't take due to the anesthesia. You look great. He did Botox at the corner of my eyes a few weeks prior to the surgery plus I had an eyelift. The botox would get rid of the crows feet for awhile, just not permanently.
February 19, 2015
Botox is an option, but I don't want to look weird and frozen, plus it's expensive keeping it up. I am considering a facelift, maybe next year. Thanks for the compliments on my hair colour by the way. I didn't know hair was affected by anaesthetic.... better luck at your next salon visit! S
February 28, 2016
I had 8 painful injections of freezing for my CO2 laser. After the procedure I noticed my hair seemed to suffer. I call it "surgery hair". Took a couple of months for it 2 get back 2 normal. I think any trauma to your body + the healing process can affect your hair!
Suzyskin :-)
Suzyskin :-)
February 18, 2015
Exactly what kind of laser did you have? I had the deep ablative CO2 under anesthesia with several passes.
February 19, 2015
It was fractional CO2 Laser with local anaesthetic cream only which is why it was almost unbearably painful. I am waiting for a consultation with Dr Downs to review my situation, so I will ask EXACTLY what I had, and get back when I know. Susie
February 22, 2015
I agree on wouldn't do again, tho mine was Sciton (Contour?) erbium fully ablative. I was told could take up to a year to see full collagen regeneration benefits. I already had excellent skin (long user of sunscreen and retin a, ect) but hope for 'some' tightening, since I already had a facelift early Dec *eyeroll* Just turned 60 this month. This was way more painful and annoying imo. Your skin looks very clear and plump, I'm glad your marks are gone. I'm still pretty red and not too good with makeup but I'm out of the house finally. Best of luck!
February 24, 2015
Hi. Just read your story....what a long haul, but great results, your eyes are really pretty...I want mine done like that now! I had a facelift at 40, had breast implants done at the same time, and got great results,. I am considering anther one next year, as everything is annoyingly sagging again 20 years on. My Mum died in Sept 14, 18 months after a horrific stroke. Like you I neglected myself a bit and put on weight. I looked haggard and tired, but I am getting myself fitter now, and the weight has come off so now I as I am feeling better, I am wanting to look better as as well. My marks from the laser are fading slowly, but I don't feel comfortable going out without make up as it looks like someone has been knocking me about and I don't want funny looks from people. Will post more pics tomorrow. Susie
UPDATED FROM susief1386
1 month post
5 weeks post procedure
susief1386February 11, 2015
Feeling a bit happier now the marks on my face are fading. Some areas of my skin are definitely better than before the treatment. I had a few brown age spots from sun damage, and these have gone. My upper lip lines, upper eyelid crinkles, and the lines I had from my inner eye to nose have all gone. My skin feels plumper and looks finer. My scar by my lip has faded a lot, and I can now easily cover it with make up. Will keep posting weekly, as it can take 3 months to get the final result of the new collagen. Susie
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February 11, 2015
That's great to hear Susie, glad you are seeing some improvement. You look wonderful :) Thanks for keeping your review up to date.
Hi there, we would love an update on your results - hope to hear from you soon.