Comments on: Forum http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:19:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Charles http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-17039 Charles Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:55:41 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-17039 Has anyone heard of using the fractional CO2 treatment for cutis laxa in inner thighs? Does it seem like something worth trying? Has anyone heard of using the fractional CO2 treatment for cutis laxa in inner thighs? Does it seem like something worth trying?

]]> By: Nancy http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-16411 Nancy Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:07:57 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-16411 I am planning to have a fractional CO2 procedure in the near future. However I am confused by the various types - Fraxel Repair, Total FX, Dot, Ultrapulse. Each doctor claims what s/he has is the best (I have consulted with 4 doctors). How do I decide???!!! My issue is wrinkles, no acne scars. Caucasian with medium complexion. I am planning to have a fractional CO2 procedure in the near future. However I am confused by the various types – Fraxel Repair, Total FX, Dot, Ultrapulse. Each doctor claims what s/he has is the best (I have consulted with 4 doctors). How do I decide???!!! My issue is wrinkles, no acne scars. Caucasian with medium complexion.

]]> By: Stephen W http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-13326 Stephen W Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:20 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-13326 RE: Shary (8 days after procedure and worried about redness) Traditional ablative CO2 resurfacing (full-coverage/non-fractional) procedures typically produce the most dramatic results, but have always had a much longer recovery period (5+ weeks)than fractional procedures (approx. 5 days.) When your surgeon "really let your lips have it", they probably used a very dense setting (80% or more) or made several passes over the same area--which gets closer to being a full-coverage CO2 treatment. Since you haven't posted any new messages since your procedure, (3 months as of this post), I would assume that the redness eventually went away and your healing has significantly improved. We would love to hear from you again to see how your healing process has progressed... RE: Simran Your practitioner was most likely afraid to use a more dense, powerful laser setting due to your darker skin-type (probably Type IV since you are of Indian descent), and thus you may not have received the full benefit of a more aggressive treatment. You should discuss your dissatisfaction with your doctor and request a more powerful follow-up treatment at a reduced fee. I bet they will choose to protect their reputation and your satisfaction by giving you a substantially reduced (or free) follow-up. I know I and my colleagues would. RE: Shary (8 days after procedure and worried about redness)

Traditional ablative CO2 resurfacing (full-coverage/non-fractional) procedures typically produce the most dramatic results, but have always had a much longer recovery period (5+ weeks)than fractional procedures (approx. 5 days.)

When your surgeon “really let your lips have it”, they probably used a very dense setting (80% or more) or made several passes over the same area–which gets closer to being a full-coverage CO2 treatment. Since you haven’t posted any new messages since your procedure, (3 months as of this post), I would assume that the redness eventually went away and your healing has significantly improved. We would love to hear from you again to see how your healing process has progressed…

RE: Simran

Your practitioner was most likely afraid to use a more dense, powerful laser setting due to your darker skin-type (probably Type IV since you are of Indian descent), and thus you may not have received the full benefit of a more aggressive treatment. You should discuss your dissatisfaction with your doctor and request a more powerful follow-up treatment at a reduced fee. I bet they will choose to protect their reputation and your satisfaction by giving you a substantially reduced (or free) follow-up. I know I and my colleagues would.

]]> By: Simran http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-12209 Simran Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:12:12 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-12209 I'm totally disappointed and not sure whether I should really go for second sitting if there is not much improvement anyways and its costing hefty amount. May be I can get similar results with less expensive treatments like MDA and chemical peels. Please guide if it really take long till results visible with laser or I should stop expecting any improvement. I’m totally disappointed and not sure whether I should really go for second sitting if there is not much improvement anyways and its costing hefty amount. May be I can get similar results with less expensive treatments like MDA and chemical peels. Please guide if it really take long till results visible with laser or I should stop expecting any improvement.

]]> By: Simran http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-12208 Simran Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:07:09 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-12208 My scars are not too deep but yes prominent. I'm not sure about equipment but my surgeon told me its CO2 based fractional laser. All he took was 10 mins to do laser only on affected area on my face and not full face. Can I still hope that my skin will improve as now it looks just the same now after post-treatment redness faded away. My scars are not too deep but yes prominent. I’m not sure about equipment but my surgeon told me its CO2 based fractional laser. All he took was 10 mins to do laser only on affected area on my face and not full face. Can I still hope that my skin will improve as now it looks just the same now after post-treatment redness faded away.

]]> By: admin http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-12204 admin Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:20:05 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-12204 What laser was used? If the scars are to deep the results after one treatment will be minimal depending on how aggressive the surgeon is. What laser was used? If the scars are to deep the results after one treatment will be minimal depending on how aggressive the surgeon is.

]]> By: Simran http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-12201 Simran Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:09:16 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-12201 Hi, I'm 32 years old indian female. Got the CO2 fractional laser done from cosmetic surgeon 10 days back to cure acne scars and pits. I was promised atleast 50% results after 1st sitting. I'm NOT able to see any results as of now. The skin burned by laser has already peeled off and my old skin (with scars) has resurfaced. I do not see any difference if I look myself in the mirror pre and post treatment. Please guide me if this is normal and is there any chance that my skin will look better as days pass or it will look remain as is. I'm really really concerned as I have spent lot of money on just 1 sitting. Any thoughts are welcome. Hi, I’m 32 years old indian female. Got the CO2 fractional laser done from cosmetic surgeon 10 days back to cure acne scars and pits. I was promised atleast 50% results after 1st sitting. I’m NOT able to see any results as of now. The skin burned by laser has already peeled off and my old skin (with scars) has resurfaced. I do not see any difference if I look myself in the mirror pre and post treatment. Please guide me if this is normal and is there any chance that my skin will look better as days pass or it will look remain as is. I’m really really concerned as I have spent lot of money on just 1 sitting. Any thoughts are welcome.

]]> By: Lisa Gallo http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-11907 Lisa Gallo Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:41:32 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-11907 Lisa, how ate you doing now? I read your post and I am 2 days post procedure and having complications. Lisa, how ate you doing now? I read your post and I am 2 days post procedure and having complications.

]]> By: Lisa Gallo http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-11908 Lisa Gallo Thu, 30 Dec 2010 04:41:31 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-11908 Lisa, how ate you doing now? I read your post and I am 2 days post procedure and having complications. Lisa, how ate you doing now? I read your post and I am 2 days post procedure and having complications.

]]> By: Tom A. http://fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/forum/comment-page-1/#comment-10686 Tom A. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:36:23 +0000 http://www.fractionalc02.com/co2laserblog/?page_id=1258#comment-10686 I have a DeepFx Bridge therapy kit micro scanner for sale. I also have a DeepFX Bridge Therapy Lens Kit for sale. Part number LB-1009220. Used only a couple of times. If any one is interested my email is: laserdrive@aol.com Thanks Tom I have a DeepFx Bridge therapy kit micro scanner for sale.
I also have a DeepFX Bridge Therapy Lens Kit for sale.
Part number LB-1009220. Used only a couple of times.

If any one is interested my email is:

laserdrive@aol.com
Thanks Tom

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