POSTED UNDER CO2 Laser REVIEWS
47 Yr Old - Orlando, FL
ORIGINAL POST
I've had fillers and this is the next recommended...
WORTH IT$4,000
I've had fillers and this is the next recommended step. Thankful for the other posts and reading their experiences. I'm as prepared as I can be and hope to document good information for others weighing out options. I'm hoping for smoother skin as I have large pores and tightening around the eyes since mine are hooded.
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August 11, 2015
What types of fillers have you had? They look really good. I'm 45 y/o and a "filler virgin," but will get some type of fillers Aug 26. I can't believe I haven't done it sooner. I was also interested in the CO2 laser. Will it cost around $4000?
August 13, 2015
Hi! What I thought were bags were really hollow tear troughs. I started 2 years ago with Sculptra and later added Volma. That didn't work for me and ended up having removed a few months later. It made the bags worse. I then had I think something with silk in the name with great results but bruised good. Recovery 4 days on that. So after that last round we decided C02. Not for the faint of heart! !!!! Was going to post but really looks horrible. However I am expecting great results!
UPDATED FROM tikiwolf
Day of treatment
7 hours later
I think my husband is packing a suitcase lol! My face looks way worse than it feels at the moment. I wouldn't suggest letting children see this process although my son is supportive he's 22! Debating on posting because it looks that bad but we agreed on an agressive treatment. Keeping positive with healing well as my mantra!
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August 13, 2015
Good on you I have heard good things about this treatment, keep me updated on how the healing takes place as I am thinking of having it done the same time as facelift, I am 65 but feel 45 and that's the way I would like to stay
Good luck on you day by day journey and hope you're skin looks beautiful
Good luck on you day by day journey and hope you're skin looks beautiful
August 13, 2015
Thank you and I wish you the best as well! I was advosed to apply vinegar / water compresses every 3 hours which I've done but am tired. I'm trying to sleep in recliner since I also told to stay elevated for a few days so not like getting a good nights rest anyway. As prepared as I thought I was and it now being 12 hours later, this is a very in the moment intense experience. However having suffered horrible acne from mid 20's to 30's, I am happy and thankful I was able to have this procedure.
August 13, 2015
Just keep saying to yourself this is for ten days I know the redness may still be there but all the pain should be over by reading other people's journey, and hopefully the out come should be great for a long long time and should be worthwhile good luck with everything
August 13, 2015
Good luck! I had it back in January and I know what you mean by the the way you look.
August 13, 2015
Thanks and sharing your story was helpful! I just didnt want to scare the hell out of anyone lol. Amazing how your body heals!
August 13, 2015
The face really heals fast. Mine was done on a Tuesday and I didn't go to church that Sunday. Went back to doctor on Monday and the nurse worked on my face cleaning all the dead stuff off for quite awhile and I looked almost human. I also had an upper bleph done. Check out my photos.
August 13, 2015
There's no judgement here - please post a photo! I love fillers but had a bad reaction once and my lips looked like duck lips for a few days! :)
Welcome to the community! I am so glad that you decided to document your experience here on RealSelf.
What kind of fillers have you had?
I thought I would share this with you:
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