I had a complex revision rhinoplasty last year. I still have some swelling in my tip, and I have thick sebaceous stubborn skin. I’ve read that people with thick skin typically get CO2 laser resurfacing after rhinoplasty to shrink pores on their nose and tighten the skin allowing it to sit on the frame much better. Will CO2 laser help shrink/thin out my thick skin to allow for a more defined appearance?
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CO2 laser treatment of the face can be done to very different depths. Normally the deeper the treatment is, the longer the recovery. Sometimes people will have some mild bleeding after the procedure as well. I find it is generally best to follow the instructions of the doctor performing yo...
I do not recommend fat transfer to treat perioral lines, particularly if you didn’t like the results you achieved with dermal fillers. Fat is actually less predictable than fillers and more likely to leave a lumpy result. If you are unhappy with the fat once it’s injected, it is also ext...
Each physician will have their own preference for care after a CO2 laser treatment. These treatments can go to different depths of the skin, and the type of instructions for after care can be determined by the depth of the laser. I would recommend following the instructions given to you by t...