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Fractional CO2 for Aging Skin
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I spent a lot of time in the sun when I was...
WORTH IT$5,000
I spent a lot of time in the sun when I was younger (LA an Vegas), so had typical sun damage as a result. After turning 50 I also noticed slight sagging in my lower face, and I hated it. Dr. Chestnut suggested that fractional CO2 would help with both types of damage, so I gave it a shot and had my face, neck, chest, and hands done - with excellent results. This was absolutely worth the cost, the downtime, the discomfort, and the grease on everything during the healing process!
Surprisingly there wasn't much "pain", just a strange tight sunburned feeling - not nearly as bad as a real sunburn in fact. The major discomfort was being covered in grease, which gets on everything (you'll have to wear clothes that you're willing to throw away). Having my hands done resulted in the biggest challenge, as they need to be kept away from soap, and you need to be careful about having anything brush against the backs of your hands (this was actually quite difficult). My hair was coated in aquafor, and it took weeks to get it all out, even after washing my hair with Dawn (great grease remover).
I took 10 days off from work, then used the tinted physical sunscreen that Dr. Chestnut provided as part of the treatment to camouflage the redness. People noticed, but I was open about the procedure and wasn't trying to hide it per se, I just don't like being red faced.
Hyper pigmentation set in at the 3 week mark; this required a prescription of skin lightening agents that Dr. Chestnut has made to his specifications by a compounding pharmacy. It was very effective in treating me and completely removed all signs of hyper pigmentation within 2 months, but this is unusual, as it can take many months.
I am very happy with the results and will redo the procedure in 5 years with Dr. Chestnut. I am also considering a lower facelift and brow lift with Dr. Chestnut.
Surprisingly there wasn't much "pain", just a strange tight sunburned feeling - not nearly as bad as a real sunburn in fact. The major discomfort was being covered in grease, which gets on everything (you'll have to wear clothes that you're willing to throw away). Having my hands done resulted in the biggest challenge, as they need to be kept away from soap, and you need to be careful about having anything brush against the backs of your hands (this was actually quite difficult). My hair was coated in aquafor, and it took weeks to get it all out, even after washing my hair with Dawn (great grease remover).
I took 10 days off from work, then used the tinted physical sunscreen that Dr. Chestnut provided as part of the treatment to camouflage the redness. People noticed, but I was open about the procedure and wasn't trying to hide it per se, I just don't like being red faced.
Hyper pigmentation set in at the 3 week mark; this required a prescription of skin lightening agents that Dr. Chestnut has made to his specifications by a compounding pharmacy. It was very effective in treating me and completely removed all signs of hyper pigmentation within 2 months, but this is unusual, as it can take many months.
I am very happy with the results and will redo the procedure in 5 years with Dr. Chestnut. I am also considering a lower facelift and brow lift with Dr. Chestnut.
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Response from Dr. Chesnut:
Thank you! I work hard to personally follow up and be responsive for exactly this reason, we can catch things at first sign and stop them before they become an issue!
Replies (16)
I'm looking to get this done above my upper lip and am concerned about the area darkening, which it's already slightly darker than the rest of my face. I'm wondering If you happen to have a before and after photo with no makeup? Thank you!
I'm waiting for Dr. Chestnut to send the photos to me; apparently they can't use Dropbox or Google Docs, so they're mailing a CD (totally old school!).
You look super pretty! Great result !
You are lucky the hyperpigmentation went away so fast. I hyperpigmented from that laser and it took almost a year to go away. Can you tell me what he gave you? thank you Aside from that effect, it made a huge difference in my skin. although, doubtful I'd ever do it again.
4% hydroquinone cream.
Did you receive the laser treatment to the neck, chest and hands as well or was a peel performed on those areas? I plan to book this procedure shortly and have received different advice as to whether or not I can have the laser work performed on my chest. The doctor I'm leaning towards does not want to laser anything below the face, just a tca peel. I'm worried the treatment won't be aggressive enough.
The fractional CO2 was used on my face, neck, chest and hands, but the laser settings were less aggressive on my neck, chest and hands.
Thanks for sharing, great info!