CO2 lasers for facial wrinkles and skin tightening?

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?

4 answers to “CO2 lasers for facial wrinkles and...”

A: There are better options than CO2 lasers

D.J. Verret, MD

While facial resurfacing laser do result in skin tightening, I would not use it as a first choice in marionette or nasolabial folds. I agree that a better option is some type of facial filler - such as temporary dermal fillers or more permanent fat.

A: Fractional CO2 laser treatment will help a little

Robert M. Jensen, MD

CO2 lasers can give dramatic results with skin tightening and reduction of facial lines.  The problem is the more aggressive treatments are also associated with permanent lightening of the skin. This is particularly significant in olive colored skin individuals.  A safer option would be to do a... more

A: Lasers not for folds

Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Co2 lasers are a great treatment for rejuvenating skin. They can provide excellent skin tightening, smoothing and evening of pigment. They will not eliminate nasolabial folds or deep marionette lines. One other consideration if you are considering laser treatments, is that you need to be careful because of... more

A: CO2 Lasers will only diminish nasolabial folds and marionette lines, not eradicate

Mark Berkowitz, MD

The Co2 Lasers, Mixto, Lumenis, will help to diminish NLF and Marionette lines but will not eradicate them. The lasers help to build collagen and tighten skin but not enough to make them disappear. The NLFs are very difficult; even some face lift techniques, will not change them substantially. Fillers like,... more

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