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13 days post
Me now
I am so very happy with he way I look now this is Day 13 and I've put some makeup on it's called Lycogel camouflage foundation
For people who have had the laser treatment it's fantastic ????????????
For people who have had the laser treatment it's fantastic ????????????
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March 8, 2017
You look absolutely fantastic. I'm scheduled for one in June but I've been getting nervous the more I think about it. Would you be willing to post a before pic so that we can see how much has changed?
March 8, 2017
Aww ty jmthaw
I would consider sedation , or dental injections .
Only as I've been through it and found it unbearable at times , wanted him to stop.
You'll look amazing I'm sure .
Yes I'll post one
March 8, 2017
Lol, I'm unreasonably afraid of not healing...that Day 1 or 2 will be what I look like for the rest of my life.
March 14, 2017
Hi - I had the the CO2 Fractional laser last Thursday. It is now Tuesday and I am still swollen with a red, itchy face. How long did it take for your swelling to go down and the skin to peel off?
March 16, 2017
Hi
It took about 14 days for the swelling to subside.
The skin didn't peel off after the scabs came off
I'm guessing it all peeled off under the scabs
March 16, 2017
I didn't have any scabs, just massive swelling and redness. The swelling is going down, and the redness is breaking up. Thanks for your reply - you look gorgeous!
March 19, 2017
I think I had the scabs because I wasn't to wash my face for the 5 days
But it smelt so bad .
Happy it's all over with now.
You were very lucky
ORIGINAL POST
I had my CO2 Laser treatment on my face 12 days...
I had my CO2 Laser treatment on my face 12 days ago .
The Dr from Hale was reassuring and so lovely . The nurse put the cream all over my face then 40 mins later the Dr injected 6 pain dental numbing injections into my mouth area.
This went numb very quickly.
I was very apprehensive at the time the dr started the laser on my mouth area , but because if the injections I left nothing , around my mouth or chin area.
But as soon as he started on my forehead and eyes , I then felt quiet a lot of pain / discomfort .
I left the clinic feeling very happy after it was all over .
The next 6 days were the worse , scabs and eyes all puffed up . I put the cream in that the dr prescribed for me plus , antibiotics for infections and cold sores .
You will see over the next 10 days how I'm heeling .
Hated the nights as laying on my back I hated and the itchiness for 8 days unbearable.
I Love love the way my face looks like now , my skin looks amazing .
But I would never have it done again.
The Dr from Hale was reassuring and so lovely . The nurse put the cream all over my face then 40 mins later the Dr injected 6 pain dental numbing injections into my mouth area.
This went numb very quickly.
I was very apprehensive at the time the dr started the laser on my mouth area , but because if the injections I left nothing , around my mouth or chin area.
But as soon as he started on my forehead and eyes , I then felt quiet a lot of pain / discomfort .
I left the clinic feeling very happy after it was all over .
The next 6 days were the worse , scabs and eyes all puffed up . I put the cream in that the dr prescribed for me plus , antibiotics for infections and cold sores .
You will see over the next 10 days how I'm heeling .
Hated the nights as laying on my back I hated and the itchiness for 8 days unbearable.
I Love love the way my face looks like now , my skin looks amazing .
But I would never have it done again.
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March 8, 2017
I plan on getting this laser in the next few months. I am being put under short term anesthesia. The recovery looks very uncomfortable. But you sure look beautiful at the end of 12 days.
March 8, 2017
Awww , well it will sure be worth it.
Yes I was going to have sedation but decided not to.
If I really really decided to have it done again then I would certainly have this done.
You are wise to have it under short term anaesthesia
March 8, 2017
You look great -- nowhere near 55.
March 8, 2017
Hello motherofms
Aww ty
Are you having the laser treatment or have you had it done ✅
March 8, 2017
I was also nervous and excited .But I highly recommend taking the same steps as Pappy7
Wish I had taken the option I was given of having sedation .
Good luck ☘️ motherofms
March 11, 2017
I'm trying to think ahead and get supplies ready before the procedure. My doctor will give me the ointments, sunscreen, cleansers etc., but I know there are some other things that I should have ready. So far I have a clean, but old pillowcase, some very soft wash cloths, ice packs, Benadryl, Ibuprofen, and dry shampoo. I also have plenty of my regular cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen for when I'm ready to get back to those. Are there other things you would recommend I have ready?
March 11, 2017
I used Aquaphoe every day and lots of it .
Once the creams were used up from the Dr
You must sleep in your back with the pillows elevated .
I did this for 8 days as the ointment kept rubbing off on my pillow and therefore I kept waking up early hrs trying-applying the cream .
Pillowcase will have to be changed daily .
Headband is required.
After the 12 days I washed my hair for the second time , the creams that do stick to your hair wouldn't come out with an every day shampoo so I googled it.
They say to use Baking Powder and washing liquid .
Please google and go by the instructions on how to treat the hair.
Well good news my hair went back to normal
Thank the lord .
March 11, 2017
Great info. Thank you so much! I'm not looking forward to sleeping on my back. That will be hard. I have a wedge pillow I can use to keep my head elevated.
March 19, 2017
Hello motherofms I'm doing really well ty
Poor you , it will get better honest .
Just persevere .
My redness has almost gone now .
In someways it's a good thing as it kind of gives you a glow like a healthy skin glow .
March 19, 2017
Thank you for the update. I'm glad you're doing well. I'm mostly peeled now and very red.
March 10, 2017
I looked at the beginning ..it made me hurt so bad... but the out come is great. You look so beautiful. I had the laser done around my mouth and lips 20 years ago she went to deep and I have lots of wrinkles there. I have been told there is nothing can be done.. but I feel there can be looking at the women with wrinkles on here. I wish you luck. It sure did make a difference with you. Enjoy
March 10, 2017
Hi
I think my Dr went quiet deep with the laser.
Hence the scabs on my face .
That's not very good, I feel so sorry for you
March 10, 2017
Should I plan on taking 2 weeks off from work if I have this done?
March 10, 2017
Hi
Well everybody is different .
For me 12 days is what I needed.
You really need to rest after this treatment and to keep it clean , so being outside in the open area you are prone to more infections.
I washed my face on Day 5 , as instructed by my dr .
Again this depends on your Doctor or Nurse .
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