After multiple face surgeries, what is my wait time before having fillers and CO2 laser?

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I had multiple face surgeries but I want to get some filler and c02 laser, dose anyone know the wait time?.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi Michael! It really depends on what was done and when. Sometimes, CO2 can be done very shortly (or even at same time) after a lower blepharoplasty or facelift. If it's been several months, it should be fine to proceed with either. The reason to avoid filler too soon after a procedure is the swelling and inability to predict the volume of filler needed. Hope that helps.

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