56 Year Old, Second Time Doing Deka Dot Laser Treatment

I had the Deka Dot resurfacing today. I'll be 57 next month and eant to improve the texture and appearance of my skin. I returned to Forsyth Plastic Surgery, Dr. Schneider, that did the treatment 4 years ago. Face was numbed with lidocaine and also injections. This time, eye goggles with metal shields in them were used rather than the metal contacs used 4 yrs ago. Also, I took the medication to prevent cold sores one week prior to the surgery. This time I was not offered Valium or anything to help me relax but feel it was not needed. I laid on a table in the "laser room" while the laser was applied to my face and neck. Also, I had a few snaps of the Vera Pulse on cheeks for redness from spider veins.

Restless night, face throbbed most of night, ended up taking Tylenol. Attached are pics from today, befote vinegar bath cleansing and after. Face feels tight, dry, and goopy. Will be glad when cleansing removes the dried blood. I am not rubbing at this point. No throbbing today, no pain.

Was up and down all night due to very bad itching. I tried Benadryl, vinegar soak, ice pack, nothing helped. I called sirgeon's office and they said to get over- the- counter hydrocortisone cream and apply 2-3 times daily. I am miserable and want to hurry up and heal. Skin is still burning a little bit the itching is the worst thing.