How long should I wait before I do CO2 laser after a deep plane lift?

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I had a deep-plane lift in September. My cheek areas are still numb.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! I suggest following up with your doctor or a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation and after care recommendations. I recommend skin care with vitamin c, b5 hydrator, silicone-based scar gels with growth factors, and enzymatic washes with papaya enzyme to give improvement. Sun protection is essential. 
Lasers like CO2 work best in combination with other treatments in order to improve the skin's texture and collagen. After CO2, I recommend adding Fraxel lasers, microneedling/PRP, and radiofrequency treatments. Best, Dr. Emer

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It would be important to monitor your healing after your deep plane facelift to determine when it would be safe to have CO2 laser treatment to your face.  If the healing was going well, I would wait at least 3 months before considering any laser treatment.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

3 months post op is fine, again depending on the examination. In some cases we apply fractional ablative at the same time of face lifting, again depending on individual factors. Regards, Dr Davin Lim, Brisbane. Australia.

How long should I wait before I do CO2 laser after a deep plane lift?

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