I’ve been told I need deep ablative resurfacing (Contour TRL) to get rid of these lines above and below my lips. Doc said 500 microns around the mouth, less around the rest. $5500 and serious downtime. I asked if I could get 3 fractional laser treatments instead but was told that would never give the same result as one deep ablative resurfacing. Is that true? Also, about what percentage of improvement would I get with one fractional, 3 fractional, and one deep ablative resurfacing? Thank you.
May 14, 2018
Answer: Laser Resurfacing with--Fraxel, Co2, lasers, microneedling/prp, Sculptra, Botox, peels, rf treatments Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp, Sculptra, peels and rf treatments for more robust outcomes for facial rejuvenation. We space treatments every 4-6 weeks, but will depend on healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 14, 2018
Answer: Laser Resurfacing with--Fraxel, Co2, lasers, microneedling/prp, Sculptra, Botox, peels, rf treatments Fraxel or Co2 are best for resurfacing. I always combine lasers with microneedling/prp, Sculptra, peels and rf treatments for more robust outcomes for facial rejuvenation. We space treatments every 4-6 weeks, but will depend on healing. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Deep lines around the mouth treatment options You have pretty deep lines as well as loss of volume all around your mouth area. The deeper ablative C02 laser treatments are really still the gold standard for these deep lines. I don't think a short series of shallower treatments would be as good as one CO2 fractional laser treatment. There is a 7-10 day recovery. Also , you could use a little volume to support the skin, and give you a more youthful look, and for that I would recommend your own fat or a hyaluronic acid filler.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Deep lines around the mouth treatment options You have pretty deep lines as well as loss of volume all around your mouth area. The deeper ablative C02 laser treatments are really still the gold standard for these deep lines. I don't think a short series of shallower treatments would be as good as one CO2 fractional laser treatment. There is a 7-10 day recovery. Also , you could use a little volume to support the skin, and give you a more youthful look, and for that I would recommend your own fat or a hyaluronic acid filler.
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