I am going to have a lower face lift. Would having a full face fraxel treatment a month before surgery leave my skin more robust at the time of surgery so healing is improved? Or would fraxel be counter productive because my skin may be too sensitive? How long after surgery before I could have a fraxel treatment? How long before surgery can I have a fraxel treatment?
April 22, 2013
Answer: Fraxel and facelifting
If I were considering composite treatments I would advocate Fraxel 6 weeks AFTER the facelift. This would ensure the best result as the skin would be redraped and healed in the new position. The fraxel could also be run over the incision line to aid scar healing.
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April 22, 2013
Answer: Fraxel and facelifting
If I were considering composite treatments I would advocate Fraxel 6 weeks AFTER the facelift. This would ensure the best result as the skin would be redraped and healed in the new position. The fraxel could also be run over the incision line to aid scar healing.
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April 16, 2013
Answer: Laser treatment prior to facelift
Having a laser resurfacing procedure performed, before, during or after a facelift will enhance your overall results from an aesthetic view but not from a healing standpoint. You should discuss with your surgeon what timing would be optimal, I perform 90% of my laser resurfacing at the same time as the facelift so that my patients go through one recovery period, vs having to take time off again. Good luck.
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April 16, 2013
Answer: Laser treatment prior to facelift
Having a laser resurfacing procedure performed, before, during or after a facelift will enhance your overall results from an aesthetic view but not from a healing standpoint. You should discuss with your surgeon what timing would be optimal, I perform 90% of my laser resurfacing at the same time as the facelift so that my patients go through one recovery period, vs having to take time off again. Good luck.
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