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.
Answer: Timing of laser resurfacing and facelift 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.
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Answer: Timing of laser resurfacing and facelift 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.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Simultaneously 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.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Simultaneously 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.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Resurfacing and facelifting 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!
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Resurfacing and facelifting 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!
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Answer: Facelifit + CO2 Laser Resurfacing 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.
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Answer: Facelifit + CO2 Laser Resurfacing 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.
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May 17, 2018
Answer: Are results better all the way around if CO2 is done before, during or after a facelift procedure? 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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May 17, 2018
Answer: Are results better all the way around if CO2 is done before, during or after a facelift procedure? 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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