I am planning to have a deep plane face lift this summer, but it will require travel. I was hoping to get my skin in its best shape before and also not be as scary looking right after the face lift. I could hide out at home rather than be stuck in a hotel. Any reason not to do this? And how long must I wait before the lift to insure I don't have issues? What are the additional potential downsides? Thank you in advance.
March 7, 2024
Answer: Co2 with Deep Plane Facelift You could wait and space them out, but we typically will perform both the Deep Plane Facelift with the fully ablative laser at the same time.
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March 7, 2024
Answer: Co2 with Deep Plane Facelift You could wait and space them out, but we typically will perform both the Deep Plane Facelift with the fully ablative laser at the same time.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Wait until skin recovery to undergo a facelift--usually after a month. It is best to wait until you have healed completely from the laser treatment (usually after one month) to have any surgery to the face. If performed too early, it would be dangerous to have a surgical face lift immediately after a CO2 laser treatment as this would compromise the healing of your incisions. Once the skin has recovered sufficiently, you will be able to undergo a facelift without issue.
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November 8, 2023
Answer: Wait until skin recovery to undergo a facelift--usually after a month. It is best to wait until you have healed completely from the laser treatment (usually after one month) to have any surgery to the face. If performed too early, it would be dangerous to have a surgical face lift immediately after a CO2 laser treatment as this would compromise the healing of your incisions. Once the skin has recovered sufficiently, you will be able to undergo a facelift without issue.
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November 3, 2023
Answer: Laser I actually recommend erbium laser instead of CO2. There is too much energy scatter with the CO2, and it is more prone to post-laser complications due to its wider thermal energy scatter compared to the erbium. I would recommend finding A REAL PLASTIC SURGEON with experience in facial procedures. This means that the person completed 6-7 years of actual plastic surgery training (not a "facial plastic surgeon"). Best of luck!
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November 3, 2023
Answer: Laser I actually recommend erbium laser instead of CO2. There is too much energy scatter with the CO2, and it is more prone to post-laser complications due to its wider thermal energy scatter compared to the erbium. I would recommend finding A REAL PLASTIC SURGEON with experience in facial procedures. This means that the person completed 6-7 years of actual plastic surgery training (not a "facial plastic surgeon"). Best of luck!
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