Renuvion plasma resurfacing or co2 or TRL lasers - which is best suited for me? (photos)

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I have lines above my lip and some fine lines around my mouth. Had 3 consultations. One suggested Renuvion plasma based full face and neck resurfacing - not sure I need neck. Quoted $5,000. Two other places did not know anything about this procedure and suggested TRL whole face with CO2 laser around mouth - 5,750!! Last one suggested co2 or TRL lasers for much less. What do you think? I am 68 years old

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Warmhearted 673515,  I have performed Renuvion for lip lines with better success than CO2 laser or IPL, microneedling, etc. The Renuvion technology generates tissue contraction that is superior because it is an fully ablative (i.e. removes top layer of skin). Lasers that fractionate the energy do have shorter recovery (redness, peeling) but with the use of topical exosomes, you can shorten the recovery after Renuvion.  Providing some deeper support afterwards with fillers (hyaluronic acid type or fat) may be necessary as Renuvion, lasers, etc. only treat the skin. Renuvion does not have official recommendations for use on the neck. Best wishes, Dr. Doolabh

Renuvion plasma resurfacing or co2 or TRL lasers - which is best suited for me? (photos)

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