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I had the CO2 laser on November 30. I did...

jeanm1
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I had the CO2 laser on November 30. I did everything they told me to do. Aquaphor. Has anyone had this experience , and if so what did you do ? I have scars on my chin. Scars around my eyes , lots of redness and sa red line along my chin. It’s awful. I went to look better , not worse. If u have had any of this , please let me know. Thank you so much !! I had the procedure November 30, 2017

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Great guy but I am thinking they went to deep.

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February 20, 2018
Hi. Ok either your skin had a bad reaction or they didn’t use the correct level of laser on you. I would 100percent go see another doctor for their opinion. You are correct 4 mos later your skin should look great. I would say there is a chance u could have a lawsuit here. I have had fraxel and co2 around my eyes and 2-3 weeks and your skin should not be so red. Just don’t worry skin can be healed but you really need to go see a good plastic surgeon. You can look beautiful again but whatever clinic did this is no Ok. Just my opinion. But I have Caucasian fair skin and so is similar. This is not correct to have such scarring. But don’t despair skin can be fixed helped!!! You can get better!!
February 28, 2018
how do u look now?
March 13, 2018
I understand it can take 6 months until the red/pink is gone.
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March 13, 2018
I scarred. Your issues look different than mine. Started as shiny white streaks, like a burn, and then turned brown. Maybe yours is temporary reaction?
March 25, 2018
Omg I'm so sorry I have same experience on my chest
November 19, 2018
Hi, I had the laser done 19days ago on my chest and I’m still experiencing redness. How is yours doing? Will mine go away?
UPDATED FROM jeanm1
3 months post

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jeanm1
I still look the same. They are flattening my scars on the chin cause it is very lumpy and bumpy. Lots of discoloration

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February 28, 2018
I look the same as the above picture
February 28, 2018
The pics above are as recent as 2 days ago
March 2, 2018
Are things getting better for you? Have you returned to your doctor and asked him what is up?
March 2, 2018
Thank you for your concern. No, my face is scarred on my chin and along my chin line. The Dr is injecting my scars on my chin but now it hurts even worse and numb in some areas. Redness on sides of my face never change. This is the 4th month. I see the Dr every week. My Dr has talked to other plastic surgeons but after seeing my face they will not touch it. Thx again for your concern
March 8, 2018
This is 3 months later???! Go back to your Doctor asap!
March 9, 2018
I have been going every week since November 30,2017. Thx
March 16, 2018
I'm so sorry for your experience! Did you doctor ever tell you what level setting they did on you? I've been doing a lot of research and apparently some doctors use 35/40 (the setting for stretch marks) on faces, when a face setting shouldn't be over 20! Too hot causes so much lasting damage.. Have you heard of the product Amino-Plex Stem Cells? I saw it recommended by a Dr. on Real Self as a way to speed up healing. It's expensive but has potential to help you..
June 22, 2018
See another doctor.
Its obvious the doctor has burned your skin, maybe using the wrong setting on the laser or using a different laser not intended for the face.
Untrained doctors will often lie and say its not their incompetence but your skin that is the problem "Its just the way your skin healed" - heard that before too. See another doctor at a different hospital and get a second opinion.
UPDATED FROM jeanm1
3 months post

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I look the same as the above pictures. These were taken as recent as 2 or 3 days ago

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March 2, 2018
Pure aloe vera applied liberally will likely help. Stay out of the sun too. Zinc and vitamin e supplements will help too.
March 2, 2018
Try aloe vera for one month. Great plant gel to fade burn marks. Zinc makeup with SPF 50 will also help.
March 2, 2018
Thank you so much !!
March 9, 2019
Thank you so much !!