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Fractioned CO2 laser peel
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Fractioned co2 laser peel
Winston 1556November 10, 2018
$2,000
I’m on day 2 of my peel and wanted to share for those of you considering it. I’m 63 with very fair skin and rosacea. I originally went in to talk about a facelift. My dr suggested instead a smart exude dot laser treatment. I have thin loose skin that wrinkles with every expression and he thought I would be disappointed that a facelift wouldn’t give me a lasting tighter look. So I agreed to try the peel first.
So far, it has not been as bad as I thought. I was numbed up very well with both topical and injections.The laser moved fairly fast over my skin and the pain was around a 4 out of 10, except upper eyelids and forehead (about a 6). Dr explained those areas don’t numb up as well. They had drawn my blood to do a prp type facial over my lasered skin. I went home with extra prp serum and was told to apply this several more times for the next 24 hours. Now t day 2 I am doing vinegar/water soaks and applying Aquaphor. Face swelling is substantial, but very little pain. I do have the red grid marks but have been told they will o away. So far, the experience has been much easier than I expected. Will keep you posted.
So far, it has not been as bad as I thought. I was numbed up very well with both topical and injections.The laser moved fairly fast over my skin and the pain was around a 4 out of 10, except upper eyelids and forehead (about a 6). Dr explained those areas don’t numb up as well. They had drawn my blood to do a prp type facial over my lasered skin. I went home with extra prp serum and was told to apply this several more times for the next 24 hours. Now t day 2 I am doing vinegar/water soaks and applying Aquaphor. Face swelling is substantial, but very little pain. I do have the red grid marks but have been told they will o away. So far, the experience has been much easier than I expected. Will keep you posted.
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March 13, 2019
Thank you for your review, I had it done last year and had a very different experience. It was very painful and took a good two weeks to look somewhat normal after my two month check up the doctor did the test where they put your chin kind of Anna for face camera and determined that my complexion only changed by 13% I was told if I had this done it would knock at least 10 years off of my complexion unfortunately it did not it actually has made my complexion worse I have Red around my nose and cheek area and I seem to break out more than precious. Not that great of an experience, would not recommend it.
UPDATED FROM Winston 1556
3 days post
Day 4
Winston 1556November 12, 2018
Swelling has gone down considerably with frequent cold water/vinegar soaks and sleeping upright. Still very red with grid and tracks marks all over my face. No peeling yet. Trying to take it easy and not worry about the outcome. Hydrating and eating lots of fruit, especially pineapple.
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March 11, 2019
UPDATED FROM Winston 1556
5 days post
Day 5
Winston 1556November 15, 2018
Peeling and flaking now. Have switched from vinegar/water soaks and Aquaphor to Avene skin care kit from the dr. Love the cleanser and cicalfate cream, as it is helping skin peel and hopefully heal. Itching not as bad as I had thought , nor was overall swelling.
Thanks for sharing your experience so far. I hope you find lots of support here and I will keep an eye out for your updates.