With her newly published book, “Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life”, Carrington Smith speaks of the many trying experiences that shaped her. It is a riveting, page-turner with tremendous online reviews, but the one thing that particularly struck a chord with us was the scarring IPL burn from hell that she had to deal with and the images we still can’t get out of our head.

Carrington describes the extensive damage done by her cosmetic procedure burns and the errors that led her to the awful experience that changed the trajectory of her life. With help from the right medical professionals, including expert laser specialist Jenny Burnley, she was able to fully recover.

Carrington’s recovery from cosmetic surgery gone wrong is only one of the many experiences that have inspired her to share a crucial message of loving yourself, celebrating inner and outer beauty, and practicing self-care. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s a good idea to buy a Groupon for a laser treatment or call that surgeon who does those hilarious TikTok dances, you need to hear this story.

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See the photos of Carrington’s burns from the IPL treatment gone wrong

Read this incredible book! Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Shit of Life

More about Jenny Burnley at Restora Austin

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Before and After Stories is a production of The Axis.

Host and Executive Producer: Eva Sheie
Co-Host: Queenie Dahlin
Editor and Audio Engineer: Daniel Croeser
Theme Music: The Day by Kick Castle
Production Assistant: Mary Ellen Clarkson
Cover Art Designer: Shawn Hiatt

PROUDLY MADE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS

Special Guests: Carrington Smith and Jenny Burnley, Certified Laser Specialist & Medical Aesthetician.