50-wanting a Fresher Look - Portland, OR

I know how much it's helped to look at all of these sites before I made my decision so I thought I'd post mine. I have categorized my review "not sure yet" because I'm right in the middle of healing. I am posting a before picture as well as photos in between. Next week I will update my photo eight days after the procedure. I have pretty good expectations about my face, obviously I'm 50 but I'm seeing lines under my eyes that just make me look more tired than I feel. I specifically went to a Doctor Who provides halo treatments but is also is a certified ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon. He was able to get closer to my eyes by putting corneal covers (black steel contacts) directly over my eyes during the procedure. Although I felt like I was in a Mad Max movie, he definitely got closer to my eyes than any other procedure has been able to do (I've had two Fraxels in five years). Needless to say it has created a lot of swelling. I will be homebound for the next few days for sure. Currently I'm on day three and beginning to peel. I will keep you posted!

to go out today albeit incognito...you can't tell from photos but my face is super red and eyes are very swollen still. Getting a tad nervous as I travel next week. Will keep you posted.

This is still the color of my skin. It is tight and puffy and still hurts a bit. Laying low today with Advil and lots of hydration!!