Are results better all the way around if CO2 is done before, during, or after a SMAS procedure? (photos)

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My skin is very thin, weathered, and wrinkled. I want to have several procedures done, including SMAS facelift and lip lift. Is it better to have a CO2 laser treatment done before, at the same time, or after? I realize I will have to have it more than once for better results.

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

I would recommend the facelift first. There are many types of facelifts and you can view them in the video attached. The benefit is that if you are happy with your facelift then you can avoid the recovery process associated with a laser skin resurfacing. Sometimes patients can benefit from photo rejuvenation after a surgical procedure. It is easier recovery process and helps reduce redness and brown simultaneously. Take a look at case # 3095 who had her sun damaged chest skin improved after undergoing a laser vertical lift. Sincerely,Michael Kulick MDSan Francisco Ca.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Most procedures can be done at the same time.  Its best to go for a personal consultation to go over your options.  If you would prefer to separate the procedures, surgery should be done first.  If your skin is weathered and wrinkled, you also might consider Renuvion/J plasma.

Arnold Almonte, DO · Answer

With skin that is thin, you may want to stage your procedures, as in do the resurfacing before or after the surgeries. A personalized consultation is needed to evaluate your skin and facial features. I generally advise to do the surgery first, allow the skin to heal, then move forward with resurfacing. There are other resurfacing options outside of traditional CO2 lasering, including microneedling and Renuvion/Jplasma with or without PRP that render excellent results. See a board certified facial specialist to discuss all your options. Good luck!

Terry Maffi, MD · Answer

The results of CO2 laser resurfacing are the same whether done at the same time as a facelift or after. Ideally, you would undergo laser resurfacing at the same time as your facelift. It would yield the same results and will combine the downtime for both procedures. This is always my suggestion for my patients.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Laser  resurfacing is probably best  performed after a  SMAS lower face lift procedure.  For  many facelift examples, please see the link and the video below

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