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Whole Face Resurfacing Using Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Laser?

asked 2 years ago by Roshindhu in S.W England
Latest answer by Lenore Sikorski, MD
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Tags: face, lines, nose, redness, downtime, hyperpigmentation, upper lip

My cosmetic surgeon says he does not recommend a Facelift although I had a bit of sagging, a full facial resurfacing with a Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 laser would have better results as this would eleminate the lines between nose and top lip and elsewhere more effectively. The thought of having my skin burned off is very scary and I am worried that I may end up with hyperpigmentation and redness. Is the downtime longer than they say? How soon before I can socialize? I do not have the time to hibernate. Can you please put my mind at rest?

1 answer to Whole Face Resurfacing Using Coherent Ultrapulse CO2 Laser?

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Laser resurfacing is the treatment for wrinkles and facelift is the treatment for laxity

Laser resurfacing is used for wrinkles. The CO2 laser is used for deeper wrinkles and the healing time depends on how aggresive the surgeon is. For example the depth of the laser treatment depends on the number of times the laser passes over the skin, more passes, deeper penetration. Also, the settings on the laser can be varied for deeper penetration. Having said that it usually takes between 7 and 10 days to heal after CO2 laser resurfacing. Good Luck!
Lenore Sikorski, MD

Laguna Niguel Dermatologic Surgeon

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