42 year old looking to reduce signs of aging

I had a BBL/ HALO laser combo procedure today. I was numbed in the office for about an hour. The BBL portion was first and was reminiscent of some laser hair removal procedures I had done years ago. The BBL was to address age spots and a broken capillary. The laser hurt but it was tolerable and didnt leave me with any painful sensation afterwards. Onto the Halo. Ugh. The pain during the procedure felt like a strong micro needling (it was poking mini holes in my skin so makes sense). I have to say if it was just one or two passes I could have tolerated it just fine. But this was repeated passes... maybe 5 or 6 times over the same spot? It was injury on top of injury and when he said he was halfway done my first cheek I almost told him to forget it because I didnt think I could handle the next half. But, the pain during the procedure was nothing compared to the pain after. I was left with a searing hot pain over my entire face that throbbed. I was able to blow cool air on it for a bit while I laid in the room but I wasnt able to put the hose down without dizzying pain. The kind assistant brought me some advil and ice packs. I couldn't stay long enough to even make my follow up appointment. I drove home with the ac on full blast and immediately put ice packs on my face when I got home (and then took tylenol). After about 2 hours the pain was tolerable to the point where I didnt need ice constantly. My jaw is sore from having it clenched for so long (whole thing was about 30 minutes). Its been about 5 hours now and it still stings/ burns a good deal but I can talk and eat. I wish I had done this when my husband was home and I didnt have to take care of the kids. Oddly enough it doesnt look nearly as bad as it feels.

Well the pain subsided mostly last night. The first 3 hours after the procedure were particularly painful. Yesterday it hurt worse than it looked. Today it looks worse than it looks. Still greasy because my skin cant handle a proper shower at the moment.

Day 3 was probably the most uncomfortable as the scabbing was at its peak and itching started. By day 4 I was able to shower and lightly massage my skin for some of the dead stuff to come off. Still really peely and dry.