Is CO2 the best type of laser for me? I read it can take 10 years off your appearance (Photo)

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Hello, After taking lithium and other mental health meds my skin quality has declined. Skin sags, I have wrinkles, enlarged pores... i want to get Co2 laser and read it can take off 10 years of your appearance. What laser is the best? And what kind of doctor should I have do this?

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Understandably, just by the nature of the question, "Which laser...?", it is clear that you have fallen prey to Drs. Google, Instagram and TikTock. Had that not been so, the question would likely have been phrased, "What treatments are available that have a proven track record for safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness?"  The answer would have been to seek consultation with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist to discuss the use of a series of superficial chemical peels to address improving overall skin texture and diminishing the enlarged pores and to discuss the use of HA skin boosters and fillers for the sagging and wrinkles. All of the aforementioned are relatively inexpensive and have a long history of safety and effectiveness. Fraxel lasers, RF and other so-called energy-based devices are far more backed by marketing and advertising hype and social media buzz than any hard science. I hope this has helped and saved you a whole lot of money and frustration. Best of luck.

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