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Co2 Laser Upper & Lower Eyelid Resurfacing - Webster, TX
UPDATED FROM T in Texas
Nearly one yr later...I followed up with tear...
WORTH IT$400
Nearly one yr later...I followed up with tear trough injections and awesome lip-injections. I love the result. I do want to re-do the CO2 or hope for technology to create the same effect with a better laser, less down time. See my current photo, 6/2012 posted below. Not terrible for late 40's.
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UPDATED FROM T in Texas
It's a few days past my 3rd month of having the...
It's a few days past my 3rd month of having the Co2 laser eye resurfacing. I am healed. No problems. The Co2 laser did improve my eyes, but I don't really see any increasing improvement or quality like I have read about where some pts say in the 3-6 to one year after the collagen gets better and the eyes look even better. In my opinion this is as good as they are going to be. I posted the 3 month photo. I have zero botox or fillers. I use sunscreen daily, I avoid tanning of any sort. I never drink alcohol or use drugs or smoke. The only thing I've done is tattoo permanent makeup to my eyebrows, eyeliner, and full lips, and then do this Co2 laser. I think it looks pretty good for 45 yr old eyes.
It did not fix the sunken in area below my eyes, so I am thinking of re-doing the Co2 lasering around my eyes one more time at the 6 month waiting period this August.
Trouble is that I just signed a contract for a new job at the hospital and I don't want to get fired for showing up with Red Raccoon Eyes. I quit my last position to stay home when I had the 1st laser treatment. So, if my supervisor frowns on me doing this, I might have to ask the realself docs what is the next best laser treatment that I could do and not have to camouflage redness and be able to return to work? I'll have to ask if other lasers can really tighten as well as the Co2? I might try filler in the lower lid for the first time, but will still want laser treatment done too. I'll have to ask the realself docs if I can get filler then do lasering on top of that? All these questions need to be answered so I can make the best decision.
It did not fix the sunken in area below my eyes, so I am thinking of re-doing the Co2 lasering around my eyes one more time at the 6 month waiting period this August.
Trouble is that I just signed a contract for a new job at the hospital and I don't want to get fired for showing up with Red Raccoon Eyes. I quit my last position to stay home when I had the 1st laser treatment. So, if my supervisor frowns on me doing this, I might have to ask the realself docs what is the next best laser treatment that I could do and not have to camouflage redness and be able to return to work? I'll have to ask if other lasers can really tighten as well as the Co2? I might try filler in the lower lid for the first time, but will still want laser treatment done too. I'll have to ask the realself docs if I can get filler then do lasering on top of that? All these questions need to be answered so I can make the best decision.
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October 24, 2011
Wow!! I am having this done too..i just want to say you don't look 45, and you look like a million bucks..totally worth it, thanks for posting the pics of yourself.you look Great !!!
October 25, 2011
That is so very very sweet, I thank you. I am going in the morning to get filler injections around my eyes. I have another Birthday in 3 days and am giving myself this present. I posted the pictures to show you the absolute stages of CO2 so no one will be surprised. I wrote truthfully be prepared to cover pink or redness for months but the results are worth the long process.
October 25, 2011
You must see my immediate results for Juvaderm Ultra and 20 units of Botox Special. No bruising immediate results. Great Spa. Look for my write up.
May 16, 2012
You look beautiful. May I Iook as amazing as you when I am your age (coming up for me; I'm 37). Thanks for such a detailed review!
June 16, 2012
Sorry I'm so late to reply, my computer was down for months. Thanks. I would like to do it again, but so far have not. I have heard patients sometimes repeat it 3 times or more.
July 27, 2012
T in Tex, I hope to look as great as you in five yrs....although I have been bad re the sun and drinking, so it's unlikely. You look great! Also I am shocked by how LOW the price is - it's much higher in my otherwise cheap area, so I don't get it. If you HAD to choose would you choose this over botox? I ask bc I have done botox but not this, but I am not rich....just wondering.
December 12, 2011
Hi T,
Could you perhaps post a before photo?
Thanks,
Jojo
Could you perhaps post a before photo?
Thanks,
Jojo
July 27, 2012
No way. Ha, Ha, Ha. Really it was not that bad, cause I told you that I was taught from my 9 aunts, never go in the sun.
January 15, 2012
Did you ever have the second co2 done
February 1, 2012
Yes I HAVE and still I'm waiting for it to heal. I'm 64 years old. I HAD IT DONE in Oct. 26, 2011 and now I just had it done Jan. 30, 2012.
February 12, 2012
Hi T,
Can you tell me more about the dryness post procedure? You mentioned that it enhances the illusion of more wrinkles d/t the dryness. That concerns me.. do you have any close up photos post procedure of your eyes only. Thanks for much for all of the detailed information of your treatment. It has helped tremdously in my decision to have it done next week. Please let me know your thoughts on the dryness and wrinkles a month post treatment. Thank you in advance for your help on this matter.
D'
Can you tell me more about the dryness post procedure? You mentioned that it enhances the illusion of more wrinkles d/t the dryness. That concerns me.. do you have any close up photos post procedure of your eyes only. Thanks for much for all of the detailed information of your treatment. It has helped tremdously in my decision to have it done next week. Please let me know your thoughts on the dryness and wrinkles a month post treatment. Thank you in advance for your help on this matter.
D'
February 12, 2012
if you go n face book Grace Quinn there is a good picture. You can see the Acne scares but with a smooth texture. The skin improves in time and don't be impatient / It is horrible the first two weeks . You have to allow it to heal. I'm almost 64 years old and have the time to stay home during the day away from the sun. You must not expose the new skin to any sun light or bright lights. When it peels it looks like baby's skin and very fragile skin.
April 13, 2012
U look great T in Texas! I live in Houston & I swear my brain is about explode trying to figure out what laser, what Dr to use & who to believe. One dr says one thing & the other says smthn different. ARGHHHH...I don't know anyone who has had any laser surgery done (at least not that they admit..ha). I wish I did so I would feel comfortable & know more about it & who really is a good & trustworthy dr. Have u guys heard of the Active & Deep FX laser? Good or bad? I'm trying to get as much info as I can. Thanks to all of u for sharing ur stories. I just got on this site & it really has helped me mk decisions. Also, just knowing others are going thru the same thing I am makes me realize I'm not alone. Good luck to u all. Hope to hear from y'all soon!
April 13, 2012
BTW, thank u for posting pics!!!!! I think I can speak for everyone when I say we appreciate it!!!!!!!!! :))))
April 16, 2012
You will benefit from Laser if you listen to the doctor.
Do not expose the new to sunlight at all with or without sunblock. If you e-mail me I SEND YOU PHOTOES. to help u decide.
Do not expose the new to sunlight at all with or without sunblock. If you e-mail me I SEND YOU PHOTOES. to help u decide.
UPDATED FROM T in Texas
I am posting photos of 60 days (2 months) after...
I am posting photos of 60 days (2 months) after CO2 Laser Eye Resurfacing. Here is what happens, when your swelling goes down from the first month and a half, some wrinkles come back. I will repeat this procedure one more time in August when a full 6 month healing is finished. I want my eyes tighter than this. I guess this is not terrible for a 45 yr old.
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