Facial fat grafting before or after CO2 laser treatment?

Question

I plan on getting a facial fat transfer. I also want to get CO2 laser resurfacing for my face including my upper and lower eyelids. The plastic surgeon I’m planning on using for the facial fat transfer does not offer CO2 laser resurfacing. Should I get the facial fat transfer before or after the CO2 laser resurfacing? How much time should I allow between the two procedures?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

It probably does not matter.  Once you have your fat transfer you will have to wait at least 6 weeks before the laser.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

These are questions you need to ask your providers. It would be an appropriate for us to give you recommendations that may be counter to their beliefs and you need to respect what you’re providers feeling is the appropriate course of action for combine procedures.

Please follow up with your providers and get their input on the appropriate course of action.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Please follow up with your providers and get their input on the appropriate course of action.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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