Which is better to have done first: CO2 laser or facelift with fat transfer?

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Some sun damage and skin laxity under the eyes.

Timothy R. Miller, MD · Answer

In general, these three procedures can be performed at the same time. If they are to be performed at different times then the best path depends on your expectations and what are your main concerns.  I've had patients have a facelift and CO laser with fat grafting months later.  However, I have also had patients go each way (1. laser then facelift and fat transfer, 2. facelift and fat transfer then laser).  I hope this helps.

Jenifer L. Henderson, MD · Answer

I can often do all 3 procedures in one setting.  The beauty of combining procedures is that you have one exposure to anesthesia and a single recovery time.  I regularly combine facelifting (rhytidectomy) with fat grafting.  Regional CO2 laser resurfacing can also be added.  I do not perform laser resurfacing over areas where the skin has been surgically elevated for the facelift.  I do feel it is safe to resurface areas such as: the forehead skin, nose, around the eyes and mouth that are not part of the facelift surgery.  Hope that helps with your decision.  Best of luck!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Being trained in the US, I often combine all these procedures in the same sitting- providing your health is good, and skin condition fair. I do not combine these procedures if deep fully ablative CO2 laser is needed nor if you are a smoker, but for medium resurfacing or fractional CO2- sure, combine everything in the one procedure. This saves you time from healing up, but wound care is extra strict. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Angelina Postoev, MD, FACS - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello. Both procedures can be done at the same time. I often would add CO2 CoolPeel at the end of the facelift for better results. It also helps with pain, meaning you already sedated or asleep for face surgery, so you don't need to get injected again for CO2. I do recommend evaluation by a board-certified cosmetic surgeon to see which treatments would be most beneficial for you. Good luck.

Which is better to have done first: CO2 laser or facelift with fat transfer?

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