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My little face project is complete...for now.

I just completed the 3rd round of CO2 Laser Resurfacing. 

Each round was a dramatic improvement as the office got more familiar with the laser and patient's comfort level. 

Round 1 - Numbing Cream, Nerve Blockers were used (shots in my face and gums) and a LOT of pain killers before and several days later.

Round 2 - Numbing Cream, Nerve Blockers, Pain Killers before the procedure and several days after and Ice was used during the procedure which was a major improvement, pain-wise.

Round 3 - Different Numbing Cream, NO Nerve Blockers, Pain Killers before and only maybe 6 pills post procedure...BECAUSE of their new Cooling Fan! It was a dream! Uh hello, no shots?! The fan drops the temperature of the skin in each area before they zap it. There were of course some tender areas still (around my lips and eyes) but I couldn't have been happier.

My recovery from Round 3 this time was different as well. I already mentioned I only had to take maybe 6 pain pills (Lortab) post procedure. I have a few theories. This time They iced me for about 20 minutes right after I was done. Then, instead of Vaseline, I requested Aquaphor instead. My healing time seemed to be bumped up by a day at least. True story. Plus, I cleaned my face and applied new Aquaphor about 3 times a day.

I am very happy with my results. I still need to find a good "before" photo so I can document all of this :)

Next, I may be trying a new anti-aging product for daily use. I've seen some pretty incredible before and afters. I will do a full review right here and let you know what I think :)

 

Right side - On the drive home. I had a lot more swelling this time and my face was on FIRE!