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Fractional CO2 Laser After Restylane and Sculptra?

asked 3 years ago by curiousco2 in florida
Latest answer by Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
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Can you have Fractionated CO2 Laser after Restylane and Sculptra injections?

4 answers to Fractional CO2 Laser After Restylane and Sculptra?

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Combining Fractional CO2 and facial fillers - Treat the skin and melasma during Fractional CO2

Facial fillers such as Restylane and Radiesse are offered in my plastic surgery practice and in Los Angeles, they are common among all cosmetic specialists. I have been asked to perform these fillers in combination with fractional CO2 and prefer to stage the two treatments in order to avoid post-inflammatory side effects. I do recognize and treat melasma in conjunction with facial fillers or fractional CO2 and believe most patients should optimize skin health with the Melaquin AM... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Fractional C02 laser and injectables are both possible

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.
Christopher J. Peers, MD

South Bend Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fraxel re:pair, Restylane, and Sculptra

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
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Absolutely, but you will have to wait a bit. It might be better to do the laser beforehand.

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
Don Mehrabi, MD

Beverly Hills Dermatologist

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