Diary of a Laser Peel

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FEBRUARY 2008

One year ago I looked in the mirror and to my shock I saw my mom. Now, my mom was a very attractive women who grew old gracefully and lived a long healthy life to the ripe old age of 84. However, I was just not ready to grow old gracefully or look like my mom! Call me vain, call me a spoiled Baby Boomer, call me a typical Orange County Housewife -- I don't care!! -- I'm going down fighting. So after checking out several options, and rejecting anything that had to do with peeling my face back with a knife, general anesthesia, or stitches, I decided to try a Micropixel HD Fractional laser procedure.

In August, when my husband went on his annual pilgrimage to Carmel, Ca for the Antique Car Show, I went to Riviera Laser Studios - http://www.rivieralaser.com/ located in Dana Point! My thought was by the time he returned home he would just think I had a sunburn. Not a good plan! I checked in early, got my drugs and went to sleep. When I woke up my face was slightly red and covered with cream. No problem! Went home, locked myself in the bedroom and prayed that no one would come to the door for the next 7 days. For the first time in 32 years, he came home early. By the time he got home, I looked like a nicely basted Thanksgiving Turkey well done! As he stood there, shaking his head back and forth saying "What Have You Done Now!", I assured him I was in no pain and he would be very happy in about another week.

Although the pictures look very scary, I have to say there was little to no pain! I took 2 pain pills the first 2 nights just to insure a good nights sleep and used ice packs for swelling and pain. Overall, I'm very happy with the results -- and so is Bob!

My daughter (38 yrs. old) and I were out shopping and someone asked me if I was her older sister!!! Now that says it all -- I rest my case!

Dr. Kofford at "Riviera Laser Studio", in Dana Point did the procedure. He was so happy with the results that he used my before and after pictures on his marketing brochure and blog site. If any of you girls (or guys) are thinking about having this done, I will be discussing the ups and downs on this blog site.

I decided on the CO2 Fractional after doing my research. The reasons for the CO2 Laser were -- Newest Technology, Faster Healing, Less Downtime, Less Chance of Infection, Out Patient Procedure done in Office, and did I mention the Pain. The pain was minimal and manageable -- kind of like a bad sunburn for about 3 days. Another reason is that the doctor can do different intensity for different areas of the face. For example, my neck was done light, my eye area intense, check area medium.

You can view my "Diary of a Laser Peel" pictures below. Be sure to click on the pictures link (in blue) for additional information. The last picture was taken 4 month out. Now if I can just lose the 40 lbs I gained after quiting smoking!! Always something!

11-22-07: I'm getting some great feedback on my Laser Procedure Blog (well, mostly!), so I thought it might be fun to continue with other cosmetic stuff! My friend Terry will probably kill me, but she will be my next case study. She is Hard Core Nip & Tuck! I'll probably call it "Your So Vain, You Probably Think This Blog is About You"!

I will be discussing the ups and downs of this procedure on this blog site. I will also be discussing other products and procedures that I have tried (or someone I know has tried) and giving you my objective and honest opinion of how it worked for me.

Check back often for updates and new blogs about various procedures and products. I will also try and give you the approximate cost and tips on where to find the best value for the money.

For detailed up close pictures click on the icon in the left lower corner of the video. Then, click slide show (near the top), or you can just click on individual pictures.

JUNE 2008: It's been approximately 9 months since I had my laser peel. I am still very happy with the results. I continue to get compliments on my skin and how much younger I look.

I have decided that I will go back for a little touch up around my eye area. I am also going to have some filler injected around my mouth area. It is scheduled for July 1st. I will be taking pictures and posting so be sure to check back.

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