DeepFX After Facial Plastic Surgery

DeepFX, a fractional, deep carbon dioxide laser is a great way to improve the results obtained with surgery. Procedures such as facelifts, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, brow lifts, mentoplasty, etc. tend to lift skin and rejuvenate the deepest structures of the face, such as fat, bone, and muscle. This leaves the surface of the skin unchanged in most cases. Lifted skin does not always equal more youthful skin. A laser resurfacing procedure like DeepFX or even better, TotalFX which... more

Dear Rogge, Absolutely. In my practice, we educate our patients to optimize their facial health. Clearly, you are advocating for your best facial health in maintaining and optimizing the results of your prior surgery. Fractionated CO2 works in a complimentary way to facial surgery. The CO2 treats the surface and facial surgery addresses the contour. Sounds like you are covering your bases for great facial health. Best of Luck to you and enjoy! Sincerely, Dr. Bassichis p.s... more

Previous facial plastic surgery should not prevent you from a future Deep FX treatment. Deep FX is an excellent treatment for facial rejuvenation and for the treatment of scars and acne scars, and my patients have been extremely satisfied with the results. My advice would be to find a surgeon who has an Ultra Pulse laser, and schedule a consultation to see if this would be a good treatment for you. Good luck.