Is there anything better than CO2 laser for treating deep wrinkles?

Question

I have deep bunny lines on my nose. Is CO2 laser better than filler? What is the best possible treatment for these deep wrinkles? Cost is not a problem.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser.  Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.  
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

One of the most common treatment options for bunny lines on the nose is Botox (or another brand of neurotoxin).  Normally, these lines are caused by a muscle under the skin and Botox is the only method of treating the muscle to improve the lines.  An examination or pictures of you would be helpful to determine what treatment might be best for you.

Is there anything better than CO2 laser for treating deep wrinkles?

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