I have been recommended a series, six weeks apart, as I am in my sixties. A friend of mine had a single, very effective laser treatment, and although she is wrinkle free, she appears to have lost facial volume. That would be a very bad trade for me. Is this a common side effect?
April 2, 2013
Answer: Laser resurfacing and loss of facial volume
Laser resurfacing should not cause loss of facial volume. Is it possible your friend happened to lose some weight after her procedure? Weight loss can cause some loss of facial volume.
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April 2, 2013
Answer: Laser resurfacing and loss of facial volume
Laser resurfacing should not cause loss of facial volume. Is it possible your friend happened to lose some weight after her procedure? Weight loss can cause some loss of facial volume.
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April 2, 2013
Answer: Can Laser Resurfacing Reduce Facial Volume?
Hi Kathi. Reduction of facial volume would be the opposite effect of what would normally happen with laser resurfacing. The body generates new collagen in response to the injury that is induced when laser resurfacing is performed. Your friend should not see a reduction, but an increase in tissue volume and you should as well.
You may also want to consider Sculptra injections or other dermal fillers for facial volume loss.
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April 2, 2013
Answer: Can Laser Resurfacing Reduce Facial Volume?
Hi Kathi. Reduction of facial volume would be the opposite effect of what would normally happen with laser resurfacing. The body generates new collagen in response to the injury that is induced when laser resurfacing is performed. Your friend should not see a reduction, but an increase in tissue volume and you should as well.
You may also want to consider Sculptra injections or other dermal fillers for facial volume loss.
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