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45 Year Old Gets First Microlaser Peel. San Marcos, TX
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I had my first microlaser peel performed today at...
SilviaTXAugust 15, 2015
$725
I had my first microlaser peel performed today at 15 microns which is not very strong. 10 is the lowest level according to my dermatologist. The procedure itself took about 30 minutes and the although it did hurt some the pain was tolerable overall. However, after I was done my face felt like it was on fire. It burnt so bad. Describing it like a bad sun burn doesn't quite cut it. It's a lot worse than a bad sun burn. The pain did go away after about an hour and I felt pretty good for the rest of day taking Acetaminophen-Cod #3, Doxycycline and Acyclovir to prevent the outbreak of possible cold sores. I guess that's only necessary if you have a history of cold sores cause by herpes simplex.
Now that the day has progressed my face is very swollen, especially around my eyes. I look terrible and I am not feeling all that great anymore either. The pain is tolerable, but it is just the swelling and the discomfort of having raw and very sensitive skin. It should be interesting to see what I will look like tomorrow.
I got the treatment mainly for the wrinkles and fine lines around my eyes and to even out the skin tone on my cheeks.
Now that the day has progressed my face is very swollen, especially around my eyes. I look terrible and I am not feeling all that great anymore either. The pain is tolerable, but it is just the swelling and the discomfort of having raw and very sensitive skin. It should be interesting to see what I will look like tomorrow.
I got the treatment mainly for the wrinkles and fine lines around my eyes and to even out the skin tone on my cheeks.
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Day2
SilviaTXAugust 15, 2015
I slept pretty well last night although I am not used to sleeping on my back, but it wasn't all that bad. No pain.
I woke up with a lot of swelling around my eyes which to me is the most uncomfortable part right now. My face feels very swollen.
I went to my doctor's office and they cleaned off my face and my doc had a quick look at me and said everything looks "normal" and that I will be healing fast.
She told me to clean my face with a water/vinegar solution every two hours and continue to use the aquaphor.
I recommend not wearing your favorite T-shirt like I did when having greasy stuff all over your face. Too bad, but that shirt is is trash I guess.
15 Microns is really not that deep but as you can see in my pictures I am already peeling a little bit on my cheeks. This is a pretty hefty procedure, nothing like a chemical peel... this is some REAL STUFF so I am hoping that I will also see some REAL results.
I woke up with a lot of swelling around my eyes which to me is the most uncomfortable part right now. My face feels very swollen.
I went to my doctor's office and they cleaned off my face and my doc had a quick look at me and said everything looks "normal" and that I will be healing fast.
She told me to clean my face with a water/vinegar solution every two hours and continue to use the aquaphor.
I recommend not wearing your favorite T-shirt like I did when having greasy stuff all over your face. Too bad, but that shirt is is trash I guess.
15 Microns is really not that deep but as you can see in my pictures I am already peeling a little bit on my cheeks. This is a pretty hefty procedure, nothing like a chemical peel... this is some REAL STUFF so I am hoping that I will also see some REAL results.
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August 17, 2015
Thanks for sharing. I also had a facial laser treatment a couple years ago for age spots so I know the feeling, but it will all be worth it. Don't worry. About that favorite t-shirt, don't trash it especially if it's a fave. The best thing ever for removing any kind of grease from clothes is GoJo, which is sold as a hand cleaner. It's sold in auto supply stores and some supermarkets. (Don't get the type that contains pumice though) It is actually for removing grease from hands so it's gentle. Just smear it all over the greasy spots and throw it in the washer with preferably hot water, but warm will do too. Sounds crazy I know, because when you open the can it actually LOOKS like grease. But trust me. I use it all the time when I launder my husband's greasy work clothes. It works like no other product that I have found for clothes. Save your poor shirt! (Smile)
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Little humor
SilviaTXAugust 15, 2015
At least I have not lost my sense of humor.
Day 2 still:
My 16-year old son comes home from I trip and sees me for the first time since I got my Microlaser Peel. He says: "Oh my gosh what is wrong with you? Why does your face look so bad?"
Me:" I had a microlaser peel."
Him:" Geesh I really hope that you are getting your money back!" Ha ha ... My skin feels a little tight when I laugh... but I thought it was still funny. I told him that I would look younger than his 17-year old girlfriend once I am done peeling. He didn't believe me. :)
Day 2 still:
My 16-year old son comes home from I trip and sees me for the first time since I got my Microlaser Peel. He says: "Oh my gosh what is wrong with you? Why does your face look so bad?"
Me:" I had a microlaser peel."
Him:" Geesh I really hope that you are getting your money back!" Ha ha ... My skin feels a little tight when I laugh... but I thought it was still funny. I told him that I would look younger than his 17-year old girlfriend once I am done peeling. He didn't believe me. :)
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