Can you have J Plasma (or CO2) resurfacing done to dorsal hands? What about full arm?

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I read a doctor here saying CO2 on body can have "disastrous effects" is the same true of J Plasma?

Hung William Song, MD · Answer

J-Plasma is an aggressive resurfacing treatment that works remarkably well on the face. The skin on the rest of the body is not as resilient as the face and there is risk of scarring. J-Plasma can be used under the skin as when combined with liposuction to tighten the skin in the neck and body. There is not enough room under the skin in your hands to do subdermal J-Plasma. Fractional CO2 can be used on the body for certain applications. Like J-Plasma, fully ablative CO2 resurfacing, is not recommended for the body. If you want to rejuvenate your hands, I would recommend Radiesse or your own fat injected under the skin followed by an IPL treatment. We get great results with this.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This will depend on skin type and needs an in-person evaluation. It is possible to have J Plasma or Co2 on the hands and arms, in the right candidate. In our office, we use Fraxel laser to tighten and improve texture on the hands and arms. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

John Tang, MD · Answer

If you have light skin then you can have laser CO2 or plasma on both the hands and arms, but if you have dark skin where you easily tan then it is not recommended.

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