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CO2 Laser - Sioux Falls, SD

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I just had the laser surgery yesterday. After...

ckolhoffJanuary 4, 2011
WORTH IT$2,500

I just had the laser surgery yesterday. After numbing my face, several shots of novacaine, and two doses of oxycodone, the pain was tolerable. It was quite intense at times- felt like teeny needles going into my skin. The lip area and around the eyes were the most sensitive. Some laser passes were not even felt. Today, not even 24 hrs later, My face feels hot and swollen. Nothing unbearable, just uncomfortable. Using cold cloths and ibuprofen for heat and swelling. Anxious to see the results over the next few weeks.

ckolhoff's provider

Heather L. Karu, MD

Heather L. Karu, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (19)

BrittB
January 4, 2011

Hi ckolhoff, 

Welcome to the community. I'm glad they gave you so much pain medication, otherwise it sounds like it might have hurt. Did you have any downtime or a long recovery? Please keep us updated and if you have pictures that would be great.

Thanks for the review,

-Britt

ckolhoff
January 5, 2011
It did hurt, despite the pain medication. I am healing quite quickly and all the small red blood marks are gone. However, now it is extremely tight and itches ALOT. I continue to use frozen peas for the swelling. I am also taking Aleve and Arnica. I honestly can already see results, as my skin is fair and I had an extreme amount of freckles, sun damage. They have already faded a great deal.
BrittB
January 6, 2011

Hi ckolhoff,

I'm glad you are doing so well. Frozen peas sure are great for swelling. :) Already seeing results is great. When you are all healed we would love to see pictures.

Thanks,

-Britt

ckolhoff
January 7, 2011
Yes, Britt, I used frozen edamame. LOL. Bigger bag than frozen peas. I am sloughing quickly, need to get some pics posted but not sure how. Does anyone know how I can transfer pics from my Blackberry? Thanks.
BrittB
January 7, 2011

HI ckolhoff,

Edamame is so much cooler than peas too ;) I think you should be able to email the pictures to yourself and then save them to your computer and either upload them or send them to me and I can post them for you. Please keep us updated.

Thanks,

-Britt

ckolhoff
January 7, 2011
Brit can you please give me an email address. I have the pics on my email but easier to just have you post. Thanks !
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rkchez
January 6, 2011
Hello- I also had severe itching that lasted for about a week and a half. Honestly, that was the worst part. I took Benadryl and used Hydrocortisone cream but the relief was minimal. I havent seen many post mentioning the severe itching I experienced. Obviously though, as I have my second procedure scheduled it is not a deterrant! Hope you continue to see positive results!

Robin
ckolhoff
January 7, 2011
yes, the itching was definitely the worst part for me as well. My skin is sloughing quickly, though, so the itching is dissipating. I am so thrilled to see the skin underneath ! Please tell me why you need to have a second procedure. Mine is supposed to be a one shot deal, as I had my whole face done.
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rkchez
January 7, 2011
I received excellent results from the 1st procedure on my skin tone and texture. It removed all sun damaged spots (a sun worshipper for many years) and my skin is smoothe and dewey; seriously, my face has never felt so soft and my skin tone so even however, my Dr and I feel that a 2nd procedure will be beneficial for the crease in my forehead and mild acne scarring. I also will receive a discount of $200.00 for a 2nd/3rd procedure if completed within 3 months of each another. Typically, one procedure is all you need but I have a few areas that I really want to focus on!
Robin
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