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62 Years Old and Wanted to Get Rid of my Smoker Lines and Sun Damage - Weatherford, TX

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I saw the ablative laser done at seminar 20 years...

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debpklake
WORTH IT$6,000
I saw the ablative laser done at seminar 20 years ago and have always wanted it. I have had numerous friends do it with no problem. The pain was excrutiating! I only had from below my eyes and around mouth, including chin. A 35% TCA peel was applied to the rest of my face and neck. I also did an eyelift and lips plumped. The results are amazing but I would never do it again!

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Dr Bruce

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February 9, 2015

Great results, congrats! It looks painful, I don't blame you for not wanting to do this again, will be interesting to see if you change your mind in time...hahaha :) 

Thanks for sharing your review here on RealSelf. 

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February 9, 2015
This was worse than natural childbirth so no, I won't be doing it again. The results are suppose to last a long time.
February 10, 2015
I did it 16 years ago, and I agree. Won't go through that again!!!
February 9, 2015
Can we see a "before" picture?
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February 9, 2015
The picture in the middle is no makeup. I have permanent eyeliner and with the bruising it looks like I have on eye shadow.
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February 10, 2015
Please tell me you did not have all those procedures done at once.
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February 10, 2015
Yes I did. The eyelift and TCA peel were nothing. It was just the laser.
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February 10, 2015
I also have a golden!
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February 11, 2015
Oh My Dog! I had upper/lower bleph in 2013. The pain was minimal, but the recovery was several weeks. The CO2 laser treatment was VERY painful. I can't imagine doing both at the same time. How are you feeling?
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February 11, 2015
I am 3 weeks post op and doing great!
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February 12, 2015
You look wonderful. I am happy with my results. I'm thinking about a facelift, but so scary. We'll see :-)
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February 12, 2015
I never wanted a facelift. Too invasive.
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February 12, 2015
You look amazing! Congratulations. You would think there would be an easier way!
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February 12, 2015
My mother always said you should grown old gracefully and I would I don't have to.
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20 days post

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February 16, 2016
It really worked well and changed the overall condition and appearance of your skin. Beauty is pain...and from what I can see well worth what you went through.
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24 days post

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February 14, 2015

Great results, the lines appear to be gone and you look refreshed. :)

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February 14, 2015
You look great and so much younger. You should be thrilled! I just wish there was a better road to getting there!!!
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February 16, 2015
I still get some puffiness under my eyes but they said that would settle down. I know this type surgery can take months to heals as your skin keeps rejuvenating.
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February 10, 2016
Does anyone know of a doctor that does that here around the Fort Hood/KIlleen Area?