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10 Days post Fraxel CO2 Laser

  • 17 May 2018
  • 9 days post
10 days after treatment my skin is looking great. I am back to regular skincare routine and using a mineral based sunblock. I was told it will take at least 30 days to see full results but so far I am happy with the new look.

A few months ago when going for routine botox...

  • 13 May 2018
  • 5 days post
A few months ago when going for routine botox retouch, I told Dr. Novo (Dermatology and Plastic Surgery of Melbourne, Florida) I was considering getting cheek injections (look iiquid lift) because my frown lines were increasing and I felt my jaw line skin was getting loser. She suggested I get the Fraxel CO2 Laser instead because it would tighten the skin, erase wrinkles and even out in y freckle sun damaged skin. I was skeptical for a second because I had not heard of it, but I trust Dr. Novo. So, that day I put down my 50% deposit and decided to commit (because often I chicken out with these things). And I am so glad I did!!
The procedure itself takes about 1 hour. I had Fraxel laser on both face and neck. You must get there at least 1 hour early to get the topical anesthetic on to numb your skin. Even so, the laser felt like a hundred hot needles poking my face. She turned it down a bit, but explained it had to be necessarily aggressive to get results. So the pain was just on the edge of tolerable for me. I got through it just fine. Then the nurse slathered me up with some cream, and I was on my way.
The burn sensation lasted about 1 hour after the treatment (like a sunburn feeling) but I took some Tylenol and felt fine later. Totally slept through the night. I followed the after care instructions with vinegar solution compresses and Aquaphor. The vinegar soaks really help reduce redness and itching.
I am now 5 days post treatment as and already LOVE the results. I looked a bit hideous with goop and peeling days 3-4 after treatment but I am feeling happy with the way my skin looks on day 5. I have posted pics and all are with no makeup, just the Aquaphor on face.

Provider Review

Rebecca Novo, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
6559 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, Florida
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  • 13 May 2018

I have done both Fraxel CO2 Laser and 3D Tru-sculpt (body sculpting), as well as regular botox treatments with Dr. Novo. She is a top notch professional and really listens to her patients. She has a great mannerism that feels more like your getting great advice from a friend who just happens to be an expert than like your seeing a doctor. The staff at her office are also excellent. They always check on you both before and after you have a procedure. I actually have to drive 1 hour to get to this office, but after trying many Central Florida med spas, etc., Dr.Novo and Dr. Saluja's practice is the best. I would totally recommend.