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36yrs Old, Married with 2 Kids. Ance from Early Teens - Scotland, GB

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So after many many years wanting this procedure....

khatifNovember 23, 2016
So after many many years wanting this procedure. I'm now 1 day post op through our glorious NHS. I'm extremely swollen, but pleased to say the only pain experienced was getting my dressing changed earlier. Saw a quick glimpse of my extremely red face earlier and looking forward to tomorrow when my dressing are fully removed.

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Been very lucky to get this treatment through our National Health Service. Will try to post daily updates to show recovery.

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fufuflavor
November 24, 2016
What was the price and what kind of treatment?
khatif
November 24, 2016
Hi, I had a full fave ablative co2 laser resurfacing. No charge as this was completed through our National Health Service.
khatif
November 24, 2016
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ichibon
November 30, 2016
What is Nantional Health Service? Is it a welfare type program?
khatif
November 30, 2016
Not welfare no, it is a national heath service for doctors and hospital treatment. We are not required to have medial insurance in the UK. A lot of people do have private cover and pay to do so, but every person has the right to free medical treatment here.
fufuflavor
December 2, 2016
Cosmetic surgery and laser is included?
khatif
December 2, 2016
It is, but wouldn't be offered just for vanity reasons. I've suffered with scarring for 20 years and depression as a result of it.
hayz211
January 10, 2017
How did you get this on NHS?? I tried but said they don't do laser resurfacing anymore on the NHS!! X
khatif
January 10, 2017
It was only after years (20+) of treatment for acne, depression etc that I was referred to the plastics area for a consultation. I'm not honestly sure if all areas of the country offer it, im just very grateful mine did. I'm pretty sure when I did ask previously I was told the same by my GP, but a couple if years ago I was referred to the dermatologist at the hospital then after 18 months of treatment there was I referred over to plastics. Hope this helps. Xx
hayz211
January 10, 2017
Ahhh ok. Thank you. Hope it all went well and has helped looks it from your photos! X
breanna.randolph
February 18, 2017
Your results are amazing! Congratulations!
anon239359
March 30, 2017
Just saw your pics and I think the procedure worked well for you. You look amazing!!!
Ricki1234
October 31, 2017
Hi Khatif, I am also looking into laser resurfacing as I have bad age related and smoking wrinkles. I know you had this done for acne scars but can you tell me the name of our doctor? How much did this procedure cost in total?
khatif
October 31, 2017
Hi Ricki, my consultant was Mr William Anderson. I guess it would probably have been around the €5k mark for the laser. But since then I've had some fillers which although only temporary at the moment, I feel much more effective for indents, lines and wrinkles. Maybe it's down to personal preference though but fillers are only a few hundred compared to thousands.
Best of luck with your plans. Xx
UPDATED FROM khatif
1 day post

Full face ablative co2 laser resurfacing

khatifNovember 23, 2016
This picture was taken a couple of hours after the laser treatment.
I'm still pretty groggy from the anesthetic.

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texas70
December 2, 2016
How long is your face red for? I'm thinking of this for myself, I have scars on face.
khatif
December 2, 2016
Hi, I would say it was hot for about 24-48 hours after surgery. It's just slightly uncomfortable though as the dressings keep it cool. The worst bit was definitely getting the dressing changed the day after but it only lasts 20-30 minutes.
I'm really pleased with the progress and highly recommended the laser. Don't get me wrong, my scars haven't gone completely but these will continue to improve over the next 12 months. Xx
khatif
December 2, 2016
Sorry just re-read your question. I'm still slightly red 10 days after but it's only for the first 6-8 days and it passed the worst stage. Xx
texas70
January 11, 2017
Thank you for your reply
UPDATED FROM khatif
2 days post

Day 2

khatifNovember 24, 2016
Removed all the dressings this morning. Cleaned using baby wash with warm water, then rinsed with cold water and dried. Then vaseline applied. To be done every 2-4 hours. Still swollen today but reducing after the dressings removed.

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blissbliss
November 24, 2016
thank you for sharing, 2 doc;s I went to said they would do Fractual CO2 to entire face & the other said no due to a mini facelift at the same time & that my dermotologist had done 2 before, but I don't think it was fractual. Its so confusing. 1 said he would do only the mouth region. Each one wants to charge a lot more to add the Fractual CO2 to the mini lower facelift. I am not going till late Jan. I hope to keep up with you are your progress. In a few days what a change you will see and it will be wonderful. I hope you are not in pain at all, just look like you are in pain and beat with a baseball bat. Are you finding a need for pain meds? Some have used A&D ointment too for their faces and Arnica Montana for bruising. Healing in winte is Great for you!
khatif
November 24, 2016
Hi, that's for your comment. I had my laser done for ance scars all over my face, so I'm thinking this may be a little different if your getting a mini face-lift too? I look a lot worse than I actually am, it genuinely feels like bad sunburn. I've not had any painkillers since before bed last night and it's now 15:30 here in the UK.
I'm definately going to do daily updates as I found when researching there really wasn't a Lot of these to read.
blissbliss
November 24, 2016
Fantastic, I have some minor scaring, a lash on my face ducking someone driving to fast for a parking space, how rediculous and lashed my face from my eye to my mouth, a dog bite ripping my lip open, and some old acne scaring. I am so happy you are feeling ok. I had 2 CO2's drove home but they may be less deep than the Plastic guys are talking about. I am meeting my dermotologist to find out what kind to tell the plastic guys. So many miracle procedures today. Your skin will be wonderful. Sunscreen was a must deep in the south over here in the USA, lots of hot sun here most of the time. I will keep watching for you on this Thanksgiving Day in the USA. Rest up and no worries you are going to love it.
khatif
November 24, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving!! Xx
falteringsky
December 3, 2016
You are too young to actually have wrinkles, but do you know if this same treatment eliminates wrinkles? You can already see that your skin is going to be gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your story.
khatif
December 3, 2016
Aww you're sweet! Apparently it can treat wrinkles, but I haven't noticed any of my frown lines disappearing, so I don't honestly know. Xx
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