Would it be appropriate to do full face CO2 laser and lower face lift at the same time?
Answer: Concurrent Facelift and CO2 Laser Yes, it is feasible and safe to perform a facelift and concurrent CO2 laser. The areas of skin undermining where the skin flap has been elevated must be treated with lower fractionated energy and blended appropriately and the jawline treated less aggressively. For some patients with severely photo-damaged, the combination is actually preferable for optimal results. Below I have included a link to a patient who had this treatment.
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Answer: Concurrent Facelift and CO2 Laser Yes, it is feasible and safe to perform a facelift and concurrent CO2 laser. The areas of skin undermining where the skin flap has been elevated must be treated with lower fractionated energy and blended appropriately and the jawline treated less aggressively. For some patients with severely photo-damaged, the combination is actually preferable for optimal results. Below I have included a link to a patient who had this treatment.
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July 31, 2021
Answer: CO2 Laser and Facelift A Co2 laser can certainly be performed at the same time as facelift surgery. This is a common combination used in my practice. Previously, it was thought that this would put to much stress on the skin especially with long flap surgery, although many reviews have been written up in the medical literature showing the safety of these procedures together. I use a fractionated laser frequently over the entire face at the time of surgery with care to go slightly lighter over the elevated skin. Most patients appreciate having one recovery from both procedures. Doing the 2 procedures together does not add more time to the recovery, although you can have slightly more swelling immediately after your procedure for a couple of days.
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July 31, 2021
Answer: CO2 Laser and Facelift A Co2 laser can certainly be performed at the same time as facelift surgery. This is a common combination used in my practice. Previously, it was thought that this would put to much stress on the skin especially with long flap surgery, although many reviews have been written up in the medical literature showing the safety of these procedures together. I use a fractionated laser frequently over the entire face at the time of surgery with care to go slightly lighter over the elevated skin. Most patients appreciate having one recovery from both procedures. Doing the 2 procedures together does not add more time to the recovery, although you can have slightly more swelling immediately after your procedure for a couple of days.
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July 31, 2021
Answer: Can CO2 laser and a lower facelift be performed at the same time? Hello. Thank you for your question. Facelift and CO2 laser resurfacing can absolutely be performed safely at the same time. I have been using this combination for facial rejuvenation for years and have performed thousands of cases combining these two modalities without complication. CO2 laser resurfacing is most useful over the central parts of the face, such as the forehead, periorbital, midface and perioral regions, where wrinkling of the skin is most pronounced due to the actions of the muscles of facial expression. Therefore, the laser energy and depth of penetration can be decreased for blending purposes on the lateral aspects of the face where the skin flap is elevated for the facelift. The blood supply to the facelift skin flap is through the subdermal plexus of vessels, which lies deep to the dermis of the skin. A CO2 laser on lighter settings will not penetrate this deep and should have no impact on blood supply to the skin. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who has extensive experience and expertise in facial rejuvenation and allow them to assess your individual anatomy, concerns and goals, in order to determine the best treatment plan for you. I wish you the best in achieving your aesthetic goals.
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July 31, 2021
Answer: Can CO2 laser and a lower facelift be performed at the same time? Hello. Thank you for your question. Facelift and CO2 laser resurfacing can absolutely be performed safely at the same time. I have been using this combination for facial rejuvenation for years and have performed thousands of cases combining these two modalities without complication. CO2 laser resurfacing is most useful over the central parts of the face, such as the forehead, periorbital, midface and perioral regions, where wrinkling of the skin is most pronounced due to the actions of the muscles of facial expression. Therefore, the laser energy and depth of penetration can be decreased for blending purposes on the lateral aspects of the face where the skin flap is elevated for the facelift. The blood supply to the facelift skin flap is through the subdermal plexus of vessels, which lies deep to the dermis of the skin. A CO2 laser on lighter settings will not penetrate this deep and should have no impact on blood supply to the skin. I would encourage you to seek a consultation with a board-certified Facial Plastic Surgeon who has extensive experience and expertise in facial rejuvenation and allow them to assess your individual anatomy, concerns and goals, in order to determine the best treatment plan for you. I wish you the best in achieving your aesthetic goals.
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Facelift and laser facelift surgery can be performed with co2 laser resurfacing. Typically I perform both when indicated but focus on the perioral area, eyelids, brow and central cheeks. I avoid laser over the lateral cheeks and neck.
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November 3, 2017
Answer: Facelift and laser facelift surgery can be performed with co2 laser resurfacing. Typically I perform both when indicated but focus on the perioral area, eyelids, brow and central cheeks. I avoid laser over the lateral cheeks and neck.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Performing a full face CO2 laser and lower face lift at the same time The short answer is that it depends upon how extensive the lifting procedure will be, your overall skin type and your willingness to perhaps add an additional week of recovery. I will often perform both procedures simultaneously but it is often individualized depending upon the patient's underlying anatomy. So in general, it is acceptable to do both together but again it depends upon an individual's unique circumstances.
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November 1, 2017
Answer: Performing a full face CO2 laser and lower face lift at the same time The short answer is that it depends upon how extensive the lifting procedure will be, your overall skin type and your willingness to perhaps add an additional week of recovery. I will often perform both procedures simultaneously but it is often individualized depending upon the patient's underlying anatomy. So in general, it is acceptable to do both together but again it depends upon an individual's unique circumstances.
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