POSTED UNDER CO2 Laser Reviews
CO2 Laser with Erbium - Palo Alto, CA
UPDATED FROM Stellanightstar
2 months post
Laser settings
$5,000
I asked the office for the laser settings and got this:
Co2
FACE - 1st pass 35% density, 30 watts
2nd pass 35% density, 27 watts
NECK - 1st pass 35% density, 27 watts
Erbium
Perioral Lines - 400 joules
Co2
FACE - 1st pass 35% density, 30 watts
2nd pass 35% density, 27 watts
NECK - 1st pass 35% density, 27 watts
Erbium
Perioral Lines - 400 joules
ORIGINAL POST
I had a CO2 laser with Erbium for acne scarring...
I had a CO2 laser with Erbium for acne scarring and fine lines. So far there is no improvement at all. I understand the results are not immediate, but I expected to see something at this point. I had Fraxel Restore a few years ago which did nothing either. I think I'm just not a good candidate for this kind of therapy, but it is a little disappointing to be promised results and get nothing.
Replies (4)
EG
July 4, 2016
Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.
V
V
July 5, 2016
Did the co2 laser cause this severe orange peel texture?
S
July 18, 2016
No, the orange peel texture is what I'm trying to improve with the laser treatment.
S
July 5, 2016
Your lucky you didn't see anything. After Erbium laser I was left with tons of scars, dents & broken blood vessels. I've been dealing with them for over 9 yrs.
S
July 18, 2016
I also think the Erbium laser, which she used around my mouth, made my skin worse. I would not do that again.
H
July 6, 2016
Don't give up ! Find a good doctor with proven results. Most doctors I have found are very conservative with power settings in the beginning. I have spent years and a lot of money before I started getting results. Just don't give up!
S
July 18, 2016
I am very discouraged, and I spent $5,000 on this. The doctor says she's an expert and she has good reviews. I'll see her in September so we'll see. Thanks for your encouragement.
Replies (5)
-:- Message from RealSelf staff -:-
This comment was removed at the request of the user.
-:- Message from RealSelf staff -:-
This comment was removed at the request of the user.