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Matrix LS-40 CO2 Laser - Layton, UT

UPDATED FROM Tigger1234
17 days post

Two weeks post procedure

WORTH IT$1,250
At two weeks I see an improvement of the sun spots but not the wrinkles. My forehead is smooth but my cheeks are rough, like fine sandpaper. I am hopeful the wrinkles will improve.

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Scott K. Thompson, MD

Scott K. Thompson, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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I'm 15 days out and my facial redness is getting better. ...under my eyes and neck are the worst. ..I went back to the balm because the redness started flairing again. ..last night was awful. ..lots of itching. ..so I just stood under a warm shower and used my facial soap I was given. ..really tired aND hoping all this soon will end
What balm are you using? I used hydrabalm. I didn't have too much itching but I slathered my face numerous times a day with it. I have to admit that I did peel some of the skin off when it was slathered with the hydrabalm
I never once saw peel...just severe redness @ the beginning. ..like almost a purple red. ..it was brutal...I used ice water soaked gauze on my face and neck and sat in front of the air conditioner fan...I got a gift bag of EltaMD products after my treatment it included laser post procedure balm,long lasting superior hydration Moisturizer, broad spectrum SPF41 cover make up and a lip cortibalm...I just want to get my natural skin color back. ..it's all bright red. ..sleek and smooth though. ..
I'm surprised it never peeled. I still have some redness but not much. I used a growth serum for the first week that I was told would speed up the healing process. Good luck, hope your redness goes away soon
Use Benadryl for the itch at night that's what I use and it helps a lot.
You have a DEF improvement! The deep lines are no longer there and your skin has a very soft, more even appearance! Patience!
Thank you for the encouraging words :)

You look wonderful!! Thanks so much for keeping your review updated with photos.

Thank you
My wrinkles are gone and my collegen is back in my cheeks...so this is all great. ..just want to get comfortable and rid of the hot flairs and redness
How many weeks since your procedure?
UPDATED FROM Tigger1234
9 days post

End of day 9

It's been nine full days since my procedure. Today was my first day back to work. I camouflaged the redness with makeup but my face is still peeling. People thought I was peeling from a bad sunburn. I'm hoping some of the wrinkles with eventually go away...trying to be patient :-)

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Big difference already! I'm not seeing any sun spots. Look at your before and now pics side by side.
I'm so pleased to hear you are having good results thus far.
Thank you, the sun spots are looking good :-)
are you happy so far with the results?
That is a tough answer at this point. I am happy with the overall sun spot evening of my skin. I'm happy that my forehead feels super smooth and soft. I am unhappy that my cheeks have the texture of light sand paper with some blotches of redness. I am unhappy that, so far, none of my wrinkles appear to have been effected (which was the entire reason for doing the procedure)
UPDATED FROM Tigger1234
6 days post

Morning of day 6

Most of my peeling is complete. My face feels as though I have a bad sunburn. I have to go to work tomorrow and I'm nervous because I have been told to wait 7 full days before applying sunscreen. I guess I'll be wearing a scarf!

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Your skin is starting to look so smooth and clear of any spots!! From what I read it can takes a few months or so to realize the full results - I can't wait to see you continue to update so I can watch the progression. thank you again for keeping us up to date!
You are welcome
Please keep us posted. I am scheduled for my treatment next Wed.
Good luck
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