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Sciton Laser - Eye/Face Wrinkles and Aging - Massachusetts
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I went to Dr. Kates due to wrinkled skin around my...
LessWrinksNovember 25, 2015
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I went to Dr. Kates due to wrinkled skin around my eyes and aging skin on face. He was exceptional! Very patient with all my questions, has a great personality and is clearly an excellent dermatologist. He discussed pros and cons of laser resurfacing so that I knew what I was signing up for. He set realistic expectations and was spot on in regards to timeline for healing.
I did proceed with Sciton laser - aggressive around eyes and moderate the rest of face. The laser procedure went well, numbing cream used for about 45 minutes prior plus numbing injections around eyes. I was nervous as I read many reviews on laser that claimed it was very painful. My experience was that it wasn't painful, but I'm not sure if that was due to numbing or the great doctor. My face did feel like I got a sunburn for several hours but then it dulled. I did swell a bit and have some oozing and crusting on day 2 but that was explained upfront and expected. Depending on how aggressive you go, you may want to plan at least a week off. I took 7 business days and that seems like it will be perfect - most of my face was healed by day 3/4. Around eyes needs few more days due to fact we went aggressive I am on day 5 as I post this and have healed very quickly. Full results won't be achieved for a bit as collagen kicks in, but I know I am under great care and confident I will be pleased. I will post updates and pictures. Feel free to ask questions.
I did proceed with Sciton laser - aggressive around eyes and moderate the rest of face. The laser procedure went well, numbing cream used for about 45 minutes prior plus numbing injections around eyes. I was nervous as I read many reviews on laser that claimed it was very painful. My experience was that it wasn't painful, but I'm not sure if that was due to numbing or the great doctor. My face did feel like I got a sunburn for several hours but then it dulled. I did swell a bit and have some oozing and crusting on day 2 but that was explained upfront and expected. Depending on how aggressive you go, you may want to plan at least a week off. I took 7 business days and that seems like it will be perfect - most of my face was healed by day 3/4. Around eyes needs few more days due to fact we went aggressive I am on day 5 as I post this and have healed very quickly. Full results won't be achieved for a bit as collagen kicks in, but I know I am under great care and confident I will be pleased. I will post updates and pictures. Feel free to ask questions.
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Replies (10)
November 29, 2015
Looks good ! Was it expensive?
April 1, 2016
Now that its been a few months since the procedure r u still pleased with the results?
April 2, 2016
I am. I did have wrinkles under my eyes return a bit once all the swelling went down. Not nearly what my before pictures were but there are wrinkles due to expression which was to be expected. Overall the tone and texture of my skin is better and tighter. I would do it again if needed.
UPDATED FROM LessWrinks
7 days post
Adding two more pics. Day 5 and 6
LessWrinksNovember 26, 2015
Day 5 and 6
Welcome to the community, I'm so glad that you took the time to share your personal experience. I've been thinking about the skin around my eyes lately, I notice my eylids are starting to sag -- so I look forward to seeing your results and will keep an eye out for your updates.