Combining procedures: fillers, nova thread PDO, and fraxel laser. Order and interactions.

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39 yo in excellent shape, great skin, has done fraxel laser with great outcome & will continue with it. Had fillers to compensate for weight loss in checks and chin. Want a slight pull of the skin upwards to soften a smile lines and a bit of a fold near my dimple. I am 6 months into my fillers and if I add more I would have no lose skin but I will be over filled (bad look). Can I do thread now or wait for filler to dissolve? and can I do laser and fillers afters PDO, if so how long to wait?

Lucas Bryant, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! I would caution you with the Novathread. There is a good likelihood you will be disappointed in the results. Filler and laser treatments can have excellent temporary results when appropriately used. It can certainly be confusing as a cosmetic patient trying to sift your way through with all the marketing, branding and options! Best wishes and warm regards.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

We often combine these procedures on the same day. For smile lines, I recommend a combination approach. I recommend fillers for the lines themselves but also lifting around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, rf treatments, J Plasma and peels to get the most conservative natural look. Please see a facial sculpting expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Prashant Murugkar, MD · Answer

Hi, my experience and that of many other of my colleagues (including dermatologists) is that PDO threads don't work, please don't waste resources on them, hope this helps,  please keep me posted warm regards Dr Prashant Murugkar

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