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Thermage or CO2 Laser for Tightening the Skin on the Face?

asked 6 months ago by Emma100 in Oregon
Latest answer by Teanoosh Zadeh, MD
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Tags: alternative, candidate, loose skin

I'm 41yrs old and considering Thermage or CO2Laser for tightening the skin on face, under eye and neck. I am starting to get a turkey neck. I'm not ready for surgery but I was told that in five years I'll be ready for surgery to git rid of the turkey neck. Also, I'm seeing fine lines around my mouth area. Also, I have got redness on my face except under my eyes. I think it's sun damaged. I was told by two doctors to get Thermage and one doctor to get CO2 laser.

4 answers to Thermage or CO2 Laser for Tightening the Skin on the Face?

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Thermage vs. CO2

Thermage is a non-invasine, radio-frequency machine, that has no downtime and is used to tighten tissue and help stimulate collagen production. CO2 laser treatment is invasive and has downtime of a week to two weeks. It is not meant for tightening tissue but to resurface the skin. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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Thermage Skin Tightening

Dear patient, speaking as someone who offers both laser and Thermage, I can tell you that realistically neither treatment will help with your "turkey neck". You may be a candidate for surgery. CO2 would help with fine lines and improve any discoloration and skin. And Thermage would tighten your skin, but it will be subtle.
Teanoosh Zadeh, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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CO2 laser, pixel, thermage, ulthera

Thermage is a non-inasive technique and C02 laser is an ablative technique. Co2 laser treatment will require a downtime of approcximately 3-7 days to heal the skin depending on the strength, depth and tightening required.. However, with the CO2 laser treatment results are a lot more pronounced in overall tightening the skin and even the skin pimentation. We routinely achieve excellent results in our patients. There is a relatively new technique with no downtime and non-invasive known... more
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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Thermage vs CO2 Laser

Thermage and CO2 laser are very different. Thermage is a non-invasive procedure with no downtime and is intended for tightening of the skin. It works best for the lower face and neck areas. Most people see some degree of tightening, but the results can be subtle and it is not a substitute for a surgical face lift. CO2 laser is an ablative laser that treats and heats the surface of the skin. There is some downtime since the treated skin needs to slough off... more
Richard Ort, MD

Lone Tree Dermatologic Surgeon

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