I'm a 40-year-old chinese woman who has sagging skin, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Will CO2 Lasers work on these problems and tighten skin as well?
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June 23, 2023
Answer: CO2 laser for tightening and wrinkle reduction
Wrinkles can be improved with a combination of Botox and/or fillers for the lines themselves and to build anatomical support with Sculptra for collagen building. Ultherapy is a great skin tightening device, but works best in combination with other treatments like RF treatments, lasers,...
Any resurfacing technique can cause hypopigmentation if its effects extend deep into the dermis, the permanent layer of the skin. As the damage goes deeper and deeper, more and more pigment cells are lost. Dermal elements are also lost, resulting in an abnormal smooth appearance of the skin as...
Thank you so much for sharing - I find Fractional CO2 laser treatments & recovery can vary so tremendously, I enjoy the opportunity to share what 20+ years of dermatological experience has shown me. CO2 laser procedures are one of the most corrective procedures for skin...