Would you risk permanent scarring for the new celeb facial trend?
As reality stars share photos of the gruesome results of the CO2 laser facial, Closer examines the harsh realities of the increasingly popular cosmetic procedure
Celebrities are seemingly on a never-ending quest for flawless beauty – and now a shocking and gruesome new trend has emerged.
Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan, 26, recently had carbon dioxide laser resurfacing treatment – which aims to reduce wrinkles and brighten skin by blasting away the top layer with a powerful laser to prompt the body’s own natural healing response, creating a new, fresher layer of skin.
But the star shocked fans when she shared photos of her heavily blistered and raw skin following the procedure, which costs around £3k, and which she claims she had to treat acne scarring, sun damage and pigmentation. On Instagram Stories, she told fans, “I won’t lie, it was extremely painful for me. I wasn’t actually expecting it to be that bad.”
In December, Love Island’s Alexandra Cane, 27, said she was left “crying” after having the procedure to rid the effects of her impetigo. Her face was left bloodied, raw and so swollen, she wasn’t able to see properly.
Dermatologist Dr Natalia Spierings, director of Dermatica, which offers the treatment, warns, “I always tell clients this isn’t a facial or a peel – it’s a major procedure and very painful.the average age of my clients is mid30s onwards for acne scarring, and 50s onwards for anti-ageing and wrinkle removal. Once healed, the skin is very sensitive. These girls will have to keep their faces out of the sun for the rest of their lives and wear high-factor cream, as their faces are less protected against the sun.”