What are the benefits of using a laser to do Facelift?

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4 answers to “What are the benefits of using a...”

A: None.

Toby G. Mayer, MD

 There is no benefit, other than marketing, in doing a facelift with a laser. The surgeon is the key, not the instrument. See an experienced facelift surgeon who does natural results.

A: Laser with a facelift

Steven H. Schuster, MD

Dear Mishka If you are asking about a laser instead of a facelift then there is a big difference. Think of a facelift as alterations and a laser as a pressing! Laser will remove fine lines and wrinkles. It can improve skin tone and color and tighten the skin a little. If you are asking about a facelift done... more

A: Benefits of Using a Laser to do Facelift

Tanveer Janjua, MD

None. Laser does not add anything to the technique of a facelift. The only roll it can have is in skin resurfacing especially in the lower eyelid. Regards

A: Laser facelifts are not the same as real facelifts

Richard P. Rand, MD

A laser can tighten the skin in properly selected individuals a little bit.  The effect is not the same as a properly done facelift so make sure you don't misundersatnd and think the two are equal.

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