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Fraxel and Thermage After 2 Facelifts?
asked 2 years ago by blurry in California
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 466 times
Tags: age 75 and up
I am 78 and have had 2 Facelifts and photo light. Can I still have Fraxel Laser and Thermage?
4 answers to Fraxel and Thermage After 2 Facelifts?
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Both will help improve your skin
In all likelihood, yes. You would have to be examined to determine the volume loss, gravity effect, and skin texture conditions. But this combination will give you nice improvement.
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These can be options for you
Thermage and Fraxel-type lasers can be options for anyone h=who has had a facelift.
Thermage is gentle enough where any concern for skin damage after facial surgery should not be an issue. Thermage can provide a moderate amount of skin tightening, but works best on patients who have maintained good elasticity in their skin. If your skin is thin and loose, then it may not be as effective. Lasers, either nonablative fractionated (Affirm or Fraxel) or ablative fractionated (Lumenis Total...
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Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Fraxel re:pair and Thermage After 2 Facelifts in 78 Year Old Patient?
Hi Blurry,
Many patients in their 70's have had previous facial surgery and are excellent candidates for Fraxel re:pair. The treatment is performed under local and topical anesthesia in the office so that older patient's do not have to undergo the expense and risk of general anesthesia.
Although I do not use Thermage in my practice, it too can be used in patients who have previously had facelifts.
Be well.
Dr. P
