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32 Year Old Awaiting Results

UPDATED FROM Wlyon1216
7 days post

One week

WORTH IT$850
It's been one week today. Peeling is almost complete. Some redness but overall, I am VERY happy with the results! Smoother skin, and my pores are practically gone! The slight discoloration wasn't much affected around the nose, but that will take time along with the pinpoint marks from the laser (I was assured they will fade in a couple weeks). As for the couple of deep scars, they weren't my main concern on this round of laser and I have realistic expectations for them. I know they would require a deeper setting. I would def recommend the Sciton Profractional laser treatment, but be prepared for the healing process! It's not going to be pretty but it will be worth it.

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Michelle

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Seemed very knowledgable. Was realistic about procedure results, answered all my questions. Didn't try to "sell" me on anything and gave me her personal number in case I should have any more questions or concerns. Scheduled for a follow up in a week. Very invested in her patients.

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How deep was your laser treatment?

Would love more photos :)

I'm booked for ProFractional in two weeks.
Also curious if you had a doctor or a nurse do your treatment?
I had a nurse do my treatment. I will be updating with more pictures soon!
I believe the depth was around 150 µm. Although after this round, I would go for something a bit deeper. If you're going to go through it with the downtime and care, might as well go for it
You look great, your skin appears flawless, happy for you that the results are so good.
Any update?
I'm having this done next month with Michelle! Extremely excited but I noticed you said $850 for treatment, is that correct? I was quoted $1500.
Please please please... Do you have any before and after photos! I'm considering this process and would love to see what one treatment has done for your skin
Me too!
UPDATED FROM Wlyon1216
4 days post

Day 4

It's been 4 days since my treatment. I am peeling like crazy. It is taking everything in me from not rubbing the dead skin off my face (not saying that I don't rub at it here and there). I can't really wash or apply lotion in any sort of "rubbing" motion without the skin flaking off and I'm scared to really try so I've been gently patting any application on my face. My greatest concerned were the brown splotches that have been flaking off with the peeling.
The nurse called me the other day and had me text some pictures of my progress. She has assured me everything is normal, and even followed up on her personal time and welcomed any questions I had which greatly eased my mind.
I'm eager to see the final result!

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Hi,
I live in the Chicago area. Can you list where specifically you had this procedure done?

Thanks
I had it done at the Chicago Institute of Plastic Surgery at their Hoffman Estates office.
UPDATED FROM Wlyon1216
3 days post

Day 3

Going on day 3. Starting to freak out a little. There's some peeling but brown spots have persisted and the track marks are very prominent. Called the office earlier. Hoping this is "normal". My face isn't that red. Washed my face and am using Avene lotion. Was told that I could be using makeup by Sunday. Not sure if that's going to be happening...

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From other people on here from their pictures your results looks normal for day 3 I wouldn't freak out.