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Lumenis C02 Ablative Laser Treatment --Getting Ready to Marry the Man of my Dreams! - Seattle, WA
UPDATED FROM FutureMrsG
15 days post
OK... So my CO2 Treatment is on hold
FutureMrsGNovember 7, 2013
$2,816
After talking with my fiance, mother and daughters I have agreed to go the non invasive route first.
I have started by using Retin-A and Hydroquinone on my face, neck and chest. I also have invested in some high quality products from ZO SkinHealth and Obagi Nu-Derm. I'm excited to see what these products will do for me. I can always have the CO2 laser in a year or so if this doesn't work.
I have started by using Retin-A and Hydroquinone on my face, neck and chest. I also have invested in some high quality products from ZO SkinHealth and Obagi Nu-Derm. I'm excited to see what these products will do for me. I can always have the CO2 laser in a year or so if this doesn't work.
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January 27, 2014
Hi FutureMrsG: You look great and I would not do any laser treatments! There are too many horror stories on this site that mention skin texture being messed up, fat being melted away, etc, etc. Why don't you try a chemical peel? There a lot of different types and strengths out there and you can start at a light superficial level and then work your way up if things go well. Lasers go much deeper into the skin tissue then chemical peels. I know people have had terrible outcomes with peels also, but I have been getting them for ten years and never had a real problem. But make sure you get it done at the physican's office, etc. Don't do a home peel until you see how your skin will react. I think your skin will look beautiful. And they also promote collagen, which we need at this age. I am ten years older then you and I think the peels have kept my skin in great condition and I don't get the heavy duty ones. Best of luck to you on your upcoming wedding/marriage and with anything you decide to do for yourself.
May 15, 2015
You should think long and hard before using a laser on your chest!! Click on my profile to see why!!!
May 15, 2015
I did IPL on my chest, and it looked fine, however, that skin became sensitive to the sun for about 5-6 years. It felt like someone was holding a fire near my chest when I would go out into the sun, which was a bit of a bummer since I lived in Hawaii and love the beach. That sensation has finally left, but it took a long time. For me, the result was not worth having to constantly where a scarf for years to protect that area..kinda defeated the purpose.
May 15, 2015
Yes I'm all too familiar with the scarf situation. I probably have 100 of them!!!
January 29, 2018
did you ever get the CO2 laser? It looks very frightening and I was kind of considering it but I'm not sure. How did the Retin-A and Hydroquinone work for you as a fix?
UPDATED FROM FutureMrsG
6 days post
Got my quote! Lumenis C02 Laser Treatment for Full Chest & 10 Facial Spots
FutureMrsGOctober 29, 2013
Just got my quote and I'm so excited! For the full chest and 10 spots on my face I am looking at $2816 which includes the Doctor fees, facility fees and anesthesia. I have been told that I will need 5 days off of work because during the healing time I need to keep the areas moist to promote faster healing. Tomorrow I will start my pretreatment of .25 retinae and a Hydroquinone to promote collagen. Going to talk to my finance tonight and work tomorrow. I'm hoping to schedule for the first week of december!
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UPDATED FROM FutureMrsG
5 days post
Had my consult! Yip Yip!
FutureMrsGOctober 28, 2013
I had my consult last wednesday and I have to say it was a great experience. My doctor spent over an hour with my finance and I. He listened patiently as I expressed all the concerns I had about my skin and that I wanted to look my very best for my wedding day. He was very thoughtful with his diagnosis and even kidded me for saying that my skin condition was REALLY BAD! If anything he said it's in fair condition which means that I should have very good results doing a spot C02 laser treatment on the bumps (moles) that I have 11 in all. He said that this will give me a smooth canvas for the makeup artist and will be the biggest bang for me. We are also going to address the skin on my chest at the same time. He says that the CO2 laser not only gets to the roughness that I hate but, will even out the skin tone removing the red and brown spots I have from too much sun exposure.
I also got to ask him about a couple of other things that were bothering me. I thought that my eye brow was drooping but, in fact one of my cheek bones is more prominent that the other which as I have gotten older has become more obvious to me. He recommended a chemical browlift (botox) to fix the problem. I also asked him about the extra skin I am developing on that same 'droopy" eye and he says that the chemical browlift will work for that too for now as the spacing between the brow and lid is the same for both of my eyes. Whew!
So what does this all mean? Well... I am going to talk to my work about being able to work from home for a week so that I can get the CO2 scheduled. If they agree then I will book ASAP. Wish me luck!
I also got to ask him about a couple of other things that were bothering me. I thought that my eye brow was drooping but, in fact one of my cheek bones is more prominent that the other which as I have gotten older has become more obvious to me. He recommended a chemical browlift (botox) to fix the problem. I also asked him about the extra skin I am developing on that same 'droopy" eye and he says that the chemical browlift will work for that too for now as the spacing between the brow and lid is the same for both of my eyes. Whew!
So what does this all mean? Well... I am going to talk to my work about being able to work from home for a week so that I can get the CO2 scheduled. If they agree then I will book ASAP. Wish me luck!
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October 28, 2013
You are Beautiful and don't need anything, but I will not be able to convince you. Go to the best and check there background to make sure there are no law suits. Enjoy your wedding! Congrats!
October 29, 2013
Thank you for the well wishes! I have been doing just that...And, have settled on C02 Ablative Laser. I feel very confident in my decision. I will keep everyone updated!
Thanks for the update, glad you made the choice that you are comfortable with, that's what's important!