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Have you had laser skin resurfacing?
Question : Have you had laser skin resurfacing?
I’m in my late 20′s and thinking about laser skin resurfacing because I’m getting “crows feet” and wrinkles under my eyes. I don’t smoke and stay out of the sun, so getting these at an early age is depressing. I’ve tried a couple of over the counter creams, but nothing seems to work (suggestions?).
Hints, tips or stories of your laser skin resurfacing would be nice.
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Answer by yukonfan44
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#2 written by chiponmyshoulder 1 year ago
Yes I had it done in my early 20′s for sun damage and acne scars. Can’t say I was that impressed, also some lasers are known to cause fat loss. I would personally recommend trying a medium-deep TCA peel.
But to prepare your skin for any kind of resurfacing procedure, you need to use an AHA lotion and Retinoid daily. I would make an appointment to see a cosmetic dermatologist.
Hope this helps.
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#3 written by erin7 1 year ago
A friend and fellow esthetician just had Fraxel resurfacing done. She’s in her mid-30s and has a lot of sun damage, so she “needed” it. She had no downtime, but it’s obvious she had something done and she says there is some discomfort. It’s only been a couple of days, so I have no idea how it will work out.
Honestly, it might not be as bad as you think it is. Keep in mind that you are the only person who looks at your skin as closely and critically as you do. You may want to get a facial and talk to a professional about your skin’s condition before you take a step as drastic as laser resurfacing. There may be professional products that can diminish those lines.
A lot of the time, especially when you are young (I’m only 30), these are problems related to skin hydration. Introducing just the right product or treatment can have a tremendous effect. I have (what I consider to be) a fairly deep line in my forehead from scowling and squinting. I contemplate Botox for it every once in a while, but a Paraffin Wax Masque hydrates my skin enough that the wrinkle is gone. So it could be something as simple as a treatment you were unaware of. - Comment Feed for this Post
YES! I had a fractional C02 laser done about 2 weeks ago, and i can say that it has done a lot for my skin. it has really erased a lot of the sun damage and neglect i’ve put my skin through over the years. I didn’t start with the laser, tho. I kind of worked my way toward it after completing a 3 month Obagi regimen which also helped a lot. But I was using Retinol as part of that program and it burned and peeled a lot – it got to be more inconvenient than anything..always looking flaky and red. I decided on doing the laser to be red and flaky for a short time and be done with it for a while. find someone that really knows their craft tho – i wanted a dermatologist with a laser specialist on staff, and i couldn’t have been happier with that choice. lasers are powerful and amazing machines that can produce some terrific results, but of course they should be under the guidance of only the most skilled hands. you don’t want a “does everything” kind of doctor. if they do everything, it’s hard to believe they can do all things equally well. was it painful? well -yeah i won’t lie to u. think of the worst sunburn you’ve ever had – to the tenth power, i was so uncomfortable the first 2 nights, i didn’t get much sleep. i looked like i had gone to a welder for a facial. my face burned and oozed gross yellow pus, and i had to do vinegar and water soaks about 3 times a day, and keep my face slicked with vaseline because it burned to put anything else on it..but..now a few weeks after, there is pink, new skin and it looks like a baby’s butt. i will be pink for maybe a few more weeks, but makeup covers it very well. if u can afford it, do it. i don’t think u will regret it. the Obagi nu-derm system might really help you as a starting point – it was great for me. but, you must see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for it. you dont want to be ordering that stuff online because only a skin doc can assess your face and determine what will yield the best results. good luck to you!