Thought the Downtime Would Be Less - Tucson, AZ

After researching fraxel, I thought I'd only be red 2-3 days. I wasn't only red, but looked burned. I had the laser marks all over my face 4 days after the procedure. I realized I got the ABLATIVE fraxel laser, not the NON ABLATIVE fraxel laser. Big difference. The benefit is one treatment is all I'll need. I just was expecting the downtime. Today is day 5 and I'm only now able to go out in public with mineral powder make up all over my face. The lasering hurt MUCH more than I expected. I took 2 Vicodin tabs plus they put on the numbing gel and I could barely stand it in certain areas! I'm surprised because I had a c-section a year ago and thought it was a walk in the park. If there's a next time, I'll take the Vicodin a little earlier.