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Is it safe to have a fraxel laser treatment after a facelift? (Photo)

sphenoidboneJan 18, 2015
4 years ago I had a facelift. Two years later, I had an under eyelid operation and a yaq laser treatment. I felt I very fast developed wrinkles, big pores and sagging skin after the treatment and my skin looks tired and dull. Six years ago I had a very good fraxel laser treatment. And I was thinking that could help on my skin now, but I am afraid to damage it more.

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Dr. Melda A. Isaac, MD
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Answered on Mar 18, 2015
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Dr. Ariel Ostad, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jan 22, 2015
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Dr. Mark Taylor, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jan 20, 2015
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Nov 11, 2016
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