I FINALLY Got CO2 Fraxel Laser for my Atrophic Acne Scars! Recovery Vlog |
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- It finally happened - I did my first session of CO2 Fraxel Laser to finally fix my atrophic acne scars! In this video, I vlogged my recovery for the whole week starting the day I got the procedure done. Remember, this is the recovery, not the result. I documented it to help those of you considering doing this intense treatment and whether or not it's worth it for you. Always consult a dermatologist beforehand! Also with each day, I made a collage with photos of what my face and neck looked like. I noticed the selfie camera on my phone was a bit blurry in some lighting so the photos are better quality.
- I forgot to take some picture of my forehead but the days I missed weren't drastically different.
- I'm taking a picture of my neck by looking upwards, which is tightening my skin. I did this to show the healing process.
#AtrophicAcneScars #CO2FraxelLaser #Skinat30
0:00 Intro - Skin History, What is CO2 Fraxel Laser, Things to Consider
4:47 Day 1 Part 1 - Before and During Treatment
6:45 Day 1 Part 2 - Swole
13:07 Day 2 - Casty, Scabby and Tender
17:31 Day 3 - More Breakouts, Feeling Hot
20:26 Day 4 - Simple Skincare Routine, More Itchiness
27:28 Day 5 - Bruising, Venturing Out into the World
31:00 Day 6 - Finally Feeling Like Myself
33:25 Day 7 - Almost Healed
36:13 Outro - Takeaways
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So beautiful and healthy skin. The best of this procedure is how you feel with yourself ❤️ thank you for sharing!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I plan on getting CO2 laser soon!! This video was extremely helpful!
Great results!! I do ALOT of these procedures in Maryland, US using CO2 and Halo. Great treatments!
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for sharing your Fraxel experience and recovery with all of us! My experience was much milder, but now I am considering getting another session as those pesky signs of ageing are starting to creep in. Your skin has always looked gorgeous, but at the end of the video, you can see how this treatment has changed how you feel, and you are glowing!!!! I can’t wait to see your future results!
Thanks so much Zack! This is definitely a "beauty is pain" procedure 😅 be sure to track your results as well!
Your skin looks great!
Hey! Thanks for the video. Can you do a before after pic of laser treatment? How much do you think percentage wise has this helped? In 3 sessions? Thanks! :)
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your skin looks better and better. Do you consider trying TCA CROSS in the future?
Thank you!!!! I was actually looking into it for maybe "maintenance mode" once the laser sessions are complete for just "well aging" concerns. I don't really have ice pick scarring so I'm not sure if the derm would suggest it as another treatment for my acne scars once he sees the progress from this first session. Have you tried it before? It seems intense
thanks for sharing u really helped me
How much does the laser treatment cost? Would be helpful to know thanks
how come you didn't get much bleeding? my face was bleeding alot little pinpoint bleeds
Gorgeous results!! Getting fractional done in a week 😅
How was it!! Did u get à gd results !!
How much time does it take to pinkness to go away please tell me..
I still do this treatment but difference with my aftercare is that i do not put any skincare products EXCEPT for sunscreen for atleast 5 days or until scabbing is done. The breakout may have been caused by the skincare you have put as your skin was still very sensitive (just my opinion). Hopefully theres a lot of improvement now in your journey to achieving better looking skin.
Do you not wear moisturizer?
Hi! Im on my day 2 fraxel. Im still not peeling.. But my face still feels rough
The only thing I would suggest is to get a fan, This helped a lot with the heat and itchiness especially after applying the La Roche Posay Cicaplaste Baume
Hi darlig, how much did all this cost you??
I went to work right after my procedure.
It’s called Ipixel here in Michigan and it’s about 600 per session
Very beautiful. What state did u get this done at
Sorry I got this procedure done in Europe, I never lived in the states!
Thanks for making a comprehensive video about your experience! Wanted to ask if you shave peach fuzz?
I do shave my face occasionally! Moreso for exfoliation since I don't have a crazy amount of peach fuzz.
@@michxmash please do make a tutorial on face shaving whenever you're free 🥺🌼
Did it hurt?
Hey this question has been bugging me out, when you started tretinoin and used microneedling did it helped your acne scars?
I want to know so i dont waste money and just go for the lasers
I noticed some refinement in my skin texture when I started using tretinoin which did help with the look of the scars and made my pores look good, though I found glycolic acid quicker with smoothing out my skin. But nothing topical is going to break down old scar tissue that I have. Professional microneedling was WAY better than at-home, definitely noticed more permanent improvements but again it goes back to me having old scar tissue that is hard to address so that's why the dermatologist performed a laser treatment on me. Talk to the derm performing the treatments, they need to look at your scars. While I found the laser to be the best so far, that's for my situation.
Do you recommend a very reliable place to do the treatment in Miami?
Sorry I do not, I'm not American and wouldn't know where to begin!
@@michxmash Where are you from? From your accent, I thought you were American
Did you do any vinegar soaks or get an antibiotic prescribed?
No I didn't, I was just told to use a cica balm after the session!
Who was the doctor
First off ,ur beautiful,i was wondering why u had 3 sessions so fast,i,ve been told to wait min.6 months between sessions so skin can improve,i,ve even been told by another doctor to wait a year to see improvement.
I was told by the dermatologist to do 1 session a month for 3 months, then wait for a year before continuing.
I did My First treatment today, only one the cheeks. Did not hurt, only used cold ice blocks before the treatment. Feels like the skin is burning. Feel pretty fine, but it only been 10hours tho
Has your scarring gone? What had you done?
have you gotten your second treatment? your skin looks really nice in the video!
I actually just got my 3rd treatment today! And thank you 😊
@@michxmash congrats! Can you do a video showing your progress after your third treatment? Also, were you nervous about getting CO2 and potential PIH production given your skin type (Fitz 3-4)? Thanks!
@@ManUntdForever for sure! I feel like because I'm more confident now with how I heal PIE, that I could handle the laser. Having said that, it was disconcerting that it's my whole face and neck I'm dealing with 😅
@@michxmash where did you get it done? it's hard to find Dermatologist that familiar with asian skin (Fitzpatrick 3 and higher)
Hey great video.....how much percentage of improvement have you noticed....and how many more sessions are you planning to undertake
I already had another 2 sessions since! I'll probably do a follow-up video at the end of May or beginning of June ☺️
@@michxmash hey that's great to hear.....so how much % of improvement have you noticed so far ??
Did you get and facial fat loss from this.
Not at all! In fact, I feel like my face looks more filled because the indentations lifted so much (see review video for more!)
Have you experienced hyperpigmentation 3 months still exist after CO2 laser?
No hyperpigmentation but definitely residual redness. It eventually went away once I started easing up on the amount of items I used in my skincare routine.
@@michxmash what’s your skin care routine? Does it include hydroquinone 4%?
We called a kid in highschool 1 pump. 🤣
You are permanently touching your face. No wonder you are breaking out, your skin can’t really defend itself right now. Also putting cicaplast permanently can contribute to this, it’s too occlusive in that amount.
How many sessions mam