Fractionated CO2 Laser Resurfacing for Acne Scars

Dr. Soderstrom at Soderstrom Skin Institute in Peoria, IL did my laser resurfacing. He used a triple mix of numbing cream that sat for an hour prior. He did one pass with deep columns to stimulate collagen production and one pass that fractionaly ablated my outer layer of skin. It was quite uncomfortable, but hopefully worth it. I'm putting on ointment every hour on the hour all weekend long as to keep the area moist while healing. Dr. Soderstrom is a wonderful doctor. His and his nurses bedside manner are excellent and helped me stay calm through the whole process. I love places that joke and laugh to keep the air light, but know when to be serious. Dr. Soderstrom advised me that he had gone deeper than normal due to the severity of my scars. He is confident that I will see considerable improvement with this one treatment. I trust him fully! I researched and had several consults before choosing him. He said that I will see results through this next year. I'll keep posting updates of my progress!

My face is still peeling pretty good today. I'm still using the ointment and gently washing several times a day with a special cleanser. My skin is a bit itchy but the throbbing is gone. I'm definitely still swollen. Can't wait to see what it looks like under all this!

I feel good today. My swelling is subsiding and so is the redness. I'm very itchy but the moisturizer that Dr. Soderstrom gave me helps a lot. I will be able to put mineral powder on tomorrow over moisturizer and Soderstrom medicated sunblock SPF 50+, so I'll be going back to work. My scars are reappearing, but are very shallow so far. Whatever reappears after the swelling is totally gone will be gradually remodeling thru the next six months or so. I'll probably get Ha fillers in the mean time. The updated pics are today, no makeup, just moisturizer!