I went for my third, and probably final, Rosacea laser treatment today. Laser treatment that really is reducing the redness on my nose ...
However, today's appointment left me looking like I was beaten with the ugly stick... WAY too many times.
37 laser pulses of medium-high intensity covered every spot on my nose.
And now I'm swollen. I'm bruised. I'm in a wee bit more pain than I was last time.
But I have vision. I know that once my nose heals, the redness will be significantly reduced. I will have achieved the relatively desired results.
For now, I just have to get past looking like a relative of Rocky Balboa ...
Left: Just before the procedure
Right: About 30 seconds after I took off my eye goggles
Left: Twenty minutes after the treatment
Right: About 11 hours later
9 comments:
Ouch! That looks like it hurts. How long til you can go outside?
I agree with Donna, that looks painful!
Oh my goodness. I hope it's all cleared up before Matt gets back! Not that he will care, but you know, just for your sake! Big hug!
Hmmm, how hard did Sheridan hit you? ;)
Hope you're feeling better soon.
xoxo
You are a very brave woman, and a real beacon for those who come after you with this procedure I'd guess. When I had a few bumps removed from my face I could barely stand to look at myself in the mirror, let alone post photos for all the world to see.
You do need to come up with a REALLY great story though, just because it's such a great opportunity ;).
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"You do need to come up with a REALLY great story though, just because it's such a great opportunity ;)"
I'll suggest the story: you were riding your Harley down the Pacific Coast Highway and had to lay it down to avoid a collision with an 18-wheeler. You came away unharmed except for a little road rash.
Maybe that's too macho, but it would be a cool story.
Oh, my gosh! I love that you posted those pictures and I can't wait to see the After beauty.
Wendi
Ouch! You're a brave woman!
You are a brave, brave girl. Congratulations on 180 days behind you. I would say half full, but I don't have to live it.
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