POSTED UNDER CO2 Laser Reviews
62 Yr Old, with Lots of Wrinkles - Wanted Co2 to Fix It. - Ottawa, ON
UPDATED FROM SuzySkin
2 years post
Do it b4 it's 2 LATE!!!!
SuzySkinJuly 29, 2017
WORTH IT$7,500
Not 2 be negative, but in the last 4 months all hell broke loose with my other medical issues :-(
I almost died due 2 high Potassium levels [10.3], from there I needed triple by-pass surgery, then went into shock from an undiagnosed sternum wound infection from surgery and a heart failure incidence due 2 water retention last week.
I'm doing and feeling gr8 now and keeping my fingers crossed that nothing else goes wrong! LOL
So all this just 2 say I AM SO SO GLAD, that I had my face done BEFORE any of these things showed up. So don't procrastinate too long - as we don't know what the heck is coming down the line!!!
I stillmight go 4 some juvederm once things settle down again :-)
I almost died due 2 high Potassium levels [10.3], from there I needed triple by-pass surgery, then went into shock from an undiagnosed sternum wound infection from surgery and a heart failure incidence due 2 water retention last week.
I'm doing and feeling gr8 now and keeping my fingers crossed that nothing else goes wrong! LOL
So all this just 2 say I AM SO SO GLAD, that I had my face done BEFORE any of these things showed up. So don't procrastinate too long - as we don't know what the heck is coming down the line!!!
I stillmight go 4 some juvederm once things settle down again :-)
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Replies (5)
August 4, 2017
You are my hero ❤️ and you look amazing. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Wishing you a speedy recovery from all your medical ailments. God Bless
August 5, 2017
Thanks so much :-)))
I think my saving grace is that I'm a very positive person and NOT a worrier! I tend 2 go with the flow and that makes lots of life's challenges easier 2 navigate :-)
Sue
I think my saving grace is that I'm a very positive person and NOT a worrier! I tend 2 go with the flow and that makes lots of life's challenges easier 2 navigate :-)
Sue
August 4, 2017
Thanks for that advise! Thanks for sharing your experience too. I had no idea CO2 laser could do such amazing things and be so awfully painful and difficult to go through during all the various stages of the healing process. At least when all hell broke loose with your health, you looked fabulous! Wishing you a health, wealth, and happiness.
August 5, 2017
Thanks for the warm wishes :-)
LOL, all I need now is the "health" part - altho I wound't say "NO" 2 the "wealth and happiness"!!
Sue :-)
LOL, all I need now is the "health" part - altho I wound't say "NO" 2 the "wealth and happiness"!!
Sue :-)
August 4, 2017
You are amazing. Good luck and best wishes.xx
August 5, 2017
I just wanted others who may b procrastinating OR waiting 4 the right time, not 2 postpone 4 too long. If u want it fixed "Do It", but of course research the procedure, research the facility and research the Plastic Surgeon!!!
August 4, 2017
So sorry to hear about the rest, but wow, do you look great. What was that old Billy Crystal saying... "You look mahvelous absolutely mahvelous.... It's better to look good than to feel good." LOL kidding of course about that, but you are a real trooper!
August 5, 2017
Thanks Jax, and I am super happy that I had it all done b4 my other SERIOUS health issues reared their ugly heads!!
UPDATED FROM SuzySkin
1 year post
Updated photo on Feb 19/17
SuzySkinFebruary 19, 2017
Well, it's almost a yr since I did my 4head CO2 and I'm still liking the results :-)
I do notice there is a bit of pigmentation difference between my frown lines and the surrounding skin that didn't require as much laser. It's only noticeable tho when I'm looking in my 20x magnifying mirror! LOL
...maybe I'll do some more botox, as I don't like the return of the wrinkles between my eyes. Trouble is it's not a permanent fix and the costs add up over time, but it's so much easier than the CO2 laser route.
Now I know where that ol' saying comes from: "No pain, no gain". LOL
I do notice there is a bit of pigmentation difference between my frown lines and the surrounding skin that didn't require as much laser. It's only noticeable tho when I'm looking in my 20x magnifying mirror! LOL
...maybe I'll do some more botox, as I don't like the return of the wrinkles between my eyes. Trouble is it's not a permanent fix and the costs add up over time, but it's so much easier than the CO2 laser route.
Now I know where that ol' saying comes from: "No pain, no gain". LOL
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February 20, 2017
I had the CO2 laser medium all over my face and light laser on my neck, eyelid surgery and Dysport and Juvaderm injections on the 4th of January. I love the results but can already see it changing back. My biggest problem area is my neck and of course, laser is not the answer for that area. I am going for the facelift but not until November. I want my summer for golf. I do not want to have injections all the time. I am having fat injections at the same time. You look great! Everyone says I look great but I want the neck area to look great. Thanks for sharing!
February 21, 2017
I know what u mean... there's always something that could use another fix up :-)
Once u see gr8 results on a certain part of your face, u want that all over.
That's how I feel with my in between eyebrow wrinkles! They came back after the Juvederm/Botox faded = more fillers, brow lift (ick) or more CO2 laser? Guess time will tell ;-)
Once u see gr8 results on a certain part of your face, u want that all over.
That's how I feel with my in between eyebrow wrinkles! They came back after the Juvederm/Botox faded = more fillers, brow lift (ick) or more CO2 laser? Guess time will tell ;-)
February 21, 2017
I hear you! I just want the FL & Fat Injections then done with it. My friend had what I am going to have done 2 years ago by the same doctor and is happy. She did not even go back in to have the CO2 laser recommended. She said I am happy with my face as is. I want to be there by the end of this year.
February 22, 2017
I'm don't know "WHY" exactly, maybe my upbringing... but I don't think I'll ever be totally happy with my face!
Gr8 news for my PS! LOL
Gr8 news for my PS! LOL
February 22, 2017
You DO look wonderful. I had general anaesthesia to have C02 laser 18 years ago! My recovery was similar to yours. Couldn't believe what they did to me was LEGAL! Recovery trauma that went on for months, and facial flushing for years, has made me leery of approaching ANY laser work now. I don't have that many wrinkles, so I think I'll stick with Retin A or strong Retinol. Glad your great results seem worth it to you. Enjoy your beauty; it was there all along!
February 22, 2017
Wow you look great! You should love the results. I just had my lower eyes done with the Dot laser and upper Bleph. today.
Very swollen but if my eyes turn out like yours I will be a happy camper :)
Very swollen but if my eyes turn out like yours I will be a happy camper :)
UPDATED FROM SuzySkin
10 months post
Just 4 fun = Lash Extensions
SuzySkinMay 20, 2016
I decided 2 try these just 2 be able 2 eliminate the need of Mascara.
I'm terrible at putting on mascara and always wind up with a mess of clumps .
I luv these new lashes! They're a tad expensive - but it's a girly gift 2 my new face.
I often go out now with no actual makeup :-)
I'm terrible at putting on mascara and always wind up with a mess of clumps .
I luv these new lashes! They're a tad expensive - but it's a girly gift 2 my new face.
I often go out now with no actual makeup :-)
Replies (5)
June 2, 2016
Love the eyelash extensions! I have been following your co2 laser posts with great interest, as I need skin resurfacing for aged skin and longstanding acne scarring. I'm wondering whether you had any pigmentation issues (skin lightening or darkening) and whether you used anything before or after to prevent hypo/hyperpigmentation. If you've discussed this in a post and I missed it, I'm sorry asking you to repeat it.
June 2, 2016
Hi there,
I'm 2 months post forehead laser and my skin is still a tad red. I just put some pressed powder 2 blend it back to a more normal colour.
I think if u decide 2 proceed with co2 laser, u should b prepared 2 wear a cover up (I use Dermablend in Canada) until the pigmentation disappears.
I was prepared 2 wear it forever - if need be, as long as my wrinkles were gone! I didn't care whether I had pigmentation. In the end I only needed it for a couple of occasions going out 2 dinner :-)
The PS recommended "hydroquinone liquid gel serum" for after the co2. All the serum oils should b used very sparingly after co2, as your skin is brand new and I broke out from using too much serum.
It took me 2 wks 2 get over that.
Hope this helps :-)
I'm 2 months post forehead laser and my skin is still a tad red. I just put some pressed powder 2 blend it back to a more normal colour.
I think if u decide 2 proceed with co2 laser, u should b prepared 2 wear a cover up (I use Dermablend in Canada) until the pigmentation disappears.
I was prepared 2 wear it forever - if need be, as long as my wrinkles were gone! I didn't care whether I had pigmentation. In the end I only needed it for a couple of occasions going out 2 dinner :-)
The PS recommended "hydroquinone liquid gel serum" for after the co2. All the serum oils should b used very sparingly after co2, as your skin is brand new and I broke out from using too much serum.
It took me 2 wks 2 get over that.
Hope this helps :-)
June 3, 2016
It does, thanks. The name of the makeup will come in handy, I'm sure. So, once your lower face healed from your first laser treatment, and the redness was gone, you didn't notice that your treated skin was lighter or darker than the surrounding skin?
June 3, 2016
Nope, I didn't have any pigmentation changes :-)
Of course every patient is different, depending on their skin type.
I'd ask your PS his opinion about what to expect as your outcome after co2 :-)
Of course every patient is different, depending on their skin type.
I'd ask your PS his opinion about what to expect as your outcome after co2 :-)
June 3, 2016
Thanks again. I have been researching peels (and more recently laser resurfacing) for about 8 months now. I live closer to Toronto, but was so impressed with your results that I booked a consult with your doctor for Monday. Wish me luck!
June 4, 2016
OMGosh :-) Good 4 u!! Will u be getting your whole face done?
Let me know how it goes. Can't wait 2 hear.
I find him quirky and very realistic about results, but luv his work = obviously :-)
Let me know how it goes. Can't wait 2 hear.
I find him quirky and very realistic about results, but luv his work = obviously :-)
June 6, 2016
I definitely need the whole face done. Thanks again for your detailed review, and pictures. Look what you've started, lol!
June 13, 2016
I had mine done today. When did u notice the wrinkles gone?
June 14, 2016
I could tell right away that they were gone. Even under all the vaseline goop. But don't 4get, there are always a few deep ones that can't be completely zapped and may need Juvederm :-)
June 14, 2016
None of my problem ones were gone. The cheeks or under eyes. Can't do filler either of those areas. I'll wait it out may have to go sculptra option. Thanks xx
June 14, 2016
I had the gold standard co2 fractional laser. Now my entire face is swollen so hopefully once the swelling goes down the wrinkles will be gone to :)
June 14, 2016
I am so impressed with your results. I am seriously considering having this done closer to November of this year. Base on your results, and a qualified, experienced PS, my results should look as good a yours. you are a great example of a CO2 procedure performed correctly. With all of the botched procedures we read on realself, you did your homework and chose an experienced PS. I would hope the rest of realself readers could be so fortunate as you.
June 18, 2016
The CO2 ablative does have it's trials and tribulations BUT if u want it bad enough u will get thru it and hopefully benefit from the gr8 results!
Sue :-)
Sue :-)
I hope u r as pleased as I am. And thanks so much 4 the words of encouragement.
Sue :-)