Does CO2 laser have the risk of facial fat loss?

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I am 30 and doing it for acne scars. I'm so scared because it is fully ablative. I don't want to ruin my skin and fat in face.

Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS · Answer

CO2 laser resurfacing will have little or no effect on the fat under the skin (subcutaneous fat) when the appropriate laser settings are observed.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

in 15 years of doing co2 I have never seen facial fat loss from co2. if you are concerned, injected sculptra when you do co2, we do this frequently for improved collagen production anyway.  start at home dermarolling now for collagen production (see link). Best, Dr. Emer.

Anshul Gambhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for you question! The CO2 laser does no have the risk of facial fat loss. It actually can help stimulate collagen growth when done at deeper depths which can help lift and tighten the skin. It will help resurface your skin, minimize pore size, minimize fine lines/wrinkles and improve any textural changes/scarring. Hope this helps!

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