Fractional CO2 Laser After Restylane and Sculptra?

One might assume that, because the injectables are placed much deeper than the laser, there should be no interaction. However we don't know this for sure. I would suggest having the laser treatment first. Its superficial tightening might also guide the possible need for the injectable fillers.

Hi Curiousco, If you are contemplating having both fillers and Fraxel re:pair, it is best to have the laser treatment first. There have not been definitive studies to show the effect of Fraxel re:pair on Restylane, but one would think that the heat of the laser may cause the filler to possibly break down faster. Additionally, the laser treatment stimulates the patient's own collagen production, stimulating increased volume so that less filler will be needed after the treatment. Sculptra... more

Thank you for your question. it is perfectly fine to do fractional CO2 after Sculptra as Sculptra is quite deep and won't at all be affected by the laser energy. In regards to Restylane, depending on how deep it is injected into the dermis, the laser energy theoretically may cause some destruction of the Restylane. If you are leaning towards getting Restylane, then I would consider getting it injected AFTER doing the fractional CO2. Another advantage to doing the laser prior to getting... more