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Would You Recommend CO2 Laser for a Woman Like Me Who is an Outdoor Runner?

asked 5 months ago by Phoenix Runner
Latest answer by Jacob Freiman, MD
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Tags: candidate, recommendation, running, tightening

It was suggested by a plastic surgeon I should undergo CO2 Laser. I have what I believe to be good skin for a woman my age (58) and was surprised he recommended such a procedure. I have few wrinkles, non sagging skin, but could use the benefits of the collagen production on my skin due to menopause effects. Would laser help with eyelid skin tightening as opposed to the invasive eye lid lift done through plastic surgery? Also, I run outdoors and don't think the dr. even considered that.

2 answers to Would You Recommend CO2 Laser for a Woman Like Me Who is an Outdoor Runner?

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CO2 laser for a runner

As I hope you can appreciate, it is difficult to reply with confidence, without seeing photos, which may explain why no one else has replied. It is important to be skeptical of any procedure that anyone recommends to you, if you do not perceive there to be a problem. do not blindly follow any recommendation, no matter how kind or well meaning, unless you see a problem or want a particular issue addressed. Good luck!
Lawrence Kass, MD

Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Laser Resurfacing

A full consultation is necessary but based on the fact that you are frequently outdoors, the UV rays will penetrate more deeply soon after the laser procedure is performed so you must stay out of the sun. If this is not an option, you should avoid laser or deep peels. The CO2 is most useful for wrinkles and if you don't have any, consider another treatment. Use a good sunblock containing zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon

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