Arizona Facial Plastics

A: Hi! These are great questions. In my experience, it is easier to do a thread lift when certain facial muscles are relaxed. We usually administer Botox 7 days before a brow thread lift so that the brow can lift easily. The thread lift is addressing loose skin, and the fillers help with volume loss. I would usually recommend the thread lift first, and then the fillers to add volume after the tightening has been achieved. Lasers haven't been shown to dissolve threads--lasers are attracted to certain colors, so it would likely depend on whether the threads were susceptible to the wavelength of the specific laser. Thanks, Dr. T

A: A thread lift is unlikely to help as under-eye skin is very thin, and there isn't much to anchor the threads. One of the better non-surgical solutions is filler and CO2 laser skin tightening. I hope this helps!

A: Hi, and thanks for your question. Yes, the Opus is great for all skin types. With a Fitz V it would be a good idea to pretreat for a week or so with a prep pad--we use a kojic acid brightening pad to lower the chances of PIH. However, because the Opus delivers less retained heat than a fractional CO2, it tends to be a safer choice for the higher fitzpatrick skin colors. I hope you find this helpful. Please reach out if you have additional questions.

A: Hi! The average cost for an Opus Treatment will depend on the area you live in. However, because it provides such dramatic skin tightening, expect to pay about $3500 for a package of three treatments, and about $1500- $2000 for a single treatment. The number of treatments you need will depend on your skin condition and your age, as well as the type of results you are seeking. Please reach out if you have additional questions! I'm happy to help.

A: Hi! The downtime varies depending on treatment depth. Most people will feel like they need to wait about 72 hours before they can go back to their normal routine. Your face will likely peel and feel itchy on the third day, so make sure to moisturize. You will look like you have a sunburn on the third day, so you can go out but won't look 100% normal. Don't apply make up until day 5. This will give you time to heal. Do use a moisturizer every day--a Hyaluronic Acid serum is a great way to keep your skin supple while it heals.