|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Talksurgery adheres to the Health On the Net Foundation's Code of Conduct
|
|
|
|
Facial Laser Surgery
Pros:
Normally gives a very clear, nearly flawless appearence.
Requires 2 or more treatments.
This procedure was done to remove broken blood vessels on my face as a result of a car accient.
|
Cons:
Unexpected, horrible bruising.
Burning and swelling of the face.
Also, I was not allowed to ever have any sun on my face before, during or after.
My face seems to always appear red or pink now.
|
Cost:
$1,000.00
|
Healing time:
3 to 4 months
|
Pain-o-meter: 7
|
I was involved in a car accident a year ago. I had a lot facial trauma from the air bag. My complexion was nearly flawless (except for gentle aging) but now I have these very pronounced broken blood vessels. I saw several doctors, many pros and cons here. And decided that the laser surgery was the lesser of two evils.
The other choice would have been to have my face "injected" with saline type solution to dissolve the vessels. Apparently, very painful, many, many treatments and very low end results.
The laser surgery felt like being shot in the face at close range with a pellet gun and burned terribly. After surgery, I looked like someone had brutally beaten me in the face with their fists. Ice and petroleum jelly are the only post-op treatments.
I was very fortunate that I did not blister and peel. Swelling and bruising subsided slowly (each person is different) as did the pain.
Some vessels are still apparent after one treatment and will need one or two more treatments for nearly complete removal.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
I still have some visible vessels and need to have 1 or 2 more treatments
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
Pemanent scaring or deformity of the face.
Healing aids used:
no
Number of doctors consulted:
4
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
6 months
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
|
This information is not to substitute for professional medical advice. You
should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or
disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Please
consult your healthcare provider with any questions or concerns you may have
regarding your condition.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gender:
Female
|
Age:
30
|
Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Post-graduate degree
Country:
United States
State/Province:
Ohio
|
|
|
|
About 70 percent of obese girls remain obese as adult women.
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
|
|
|
|
