I am scheduled to have full face co2 laser resurfacing next month for lip lines and crows feet. I am considering canceling the appointment because I heard the results only last about a year. What is the average time to expect the results to last. I am a 48 year old non-smoker although it looks as if I have. I can't afford 3500 a year to keep having the treatments. Thank you
October 10, 2018
Answer: RESULTS AFTER RESURFACING Dear Kim,Depending on whether the CO2 is Fractionated or FULL FIELD will impact how much improvement you should expect. FULL FIELD gives much greater results than FRACTIONATED or FRAXEL. But with either procedure the results should last many many years. Discuss this with your doctor. I hope this was helpful.
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October 10, 2018
Answer: RESULTS AFTER RESURFACING Dear Kim,Depending on whether the CO2 is Fractionated or FULL FIELD will impact how much improvement you should expect. FULL FIELD gives much greater results than FRACTIONATED or FRAXEL. But with either procedure the results should last many many years. Discuss this with your doctor. I hope this was helpful.
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April 14, 2017
Answer: Laser facial resurfacing results can last years
The great thing for you is that you don't smoke. This will help you heal better and preserve your results. Also use sunscreen religiously after your laser treatment. Biopsies done 15 years after dermabrasion, which is a similar type of dermal treatment as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing wtih Fraxel Repair, showed new collagen from the treatment to have lasted. The aging process certainly continues, and this mostly is related to the sun exposure we had as children and young adults. The results of laser resurfacing have to fight the bodies tendencies to age the skin. Many people have very good results from laser resurfacing that can last more than ten years. keep in mind that you will artificially look better in the first several weeks after healing because of the plumpness of the skin from heaing's microscopic swelling / fluids. As that subsides, some lines return but they tend to be less apparent than before the treatment. You can ask your doctor to review the preoperative photographs to compare your result and you will then see the improvement even though some lines have "come back".
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April 14, 2017
Answer: Laser facial resurfacing results can last years
The great thing for you is that you don't smoke. This will help you heal better and preserve your results. Also use sunscreen religiously after your laser treatment. Biopsies done 15 years after dermabrasion, which is a similar type of dermal treatment as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing wtih Fraxel Repair, showed new collagen from the treatment to have lasted. The aging process certainly continues, and this mostly is related to the sun exposure we had as children and young adults. The results of laser resurfacing have to fight the bodies tendencies to age the skin. Many people have very good results from laser resurfacing that can last more than ten years. keep in mind that you will artificially look better in the first several weeks after healing because of the plumpness of the skin from heaing's microscopic swelling / fluids. As that subsides, some lines return but they tend to be less apparent than before the treatment. You can ask your doctor to review the preoperative photographs to compare your result and you will then see the improvement even though some lines have "come back".
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June 19, 2017
Answer: CO2 laser resurfacing does cause permanent improvement in your facial skin You can expect to have long-lasting benefits from CO2 laser resurfacing. Obviously, the more aggressive the treatment the greater and longer-lasting benefit you will receive. However, this must be balanced with the risk of complications. However, you can expect to have permanent improvement in the areas that concern you. Much like surgery, these procedure set the clock back but the clock is still running. You will continue to age but should look younger than you would have without the treatments.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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June 19, 2017
Answer: CO2 laser resurfacing does cause permanent improvement in your facial skin You can expect to have long-lasting benefits from CO2 laser resurfacing. Obviously, the more aggressive the treatment the greater and longer-lasting benefit you will receive. However, this must be balanced with the risk of complications. However, you can expect to have permanent improvement in the areas that concern you. Much like surgery, these procedure set the clock back but the clock is still running. You will continue to age but should look younger than you would have without the treatments.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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