Will CO2 laser do what I want? (Photo)

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36 y/o. 136lb. Mother of 2. 1 natural birth, 1 C-section. Athletic, strength trainer, jiujitsu competitor. I am NOT trying to change my stomach appearance. I am only trying to smooth my external skin with a bit of tightness. Will CO2 fractional laser & RF microneedling help give my stomach a smoother appearance's? Or would I need a more invasive procedure like Lipo etching with Renuvion ?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin. This is a great question. I recommend treating the area of concern with several sessions of CO2 laser resurfacing. However, I highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation in order to better assess your areas of concern and discuss an appropriate treatment plan to help achieve your aesthetic goals. Our office phone number is: (312) 944-0117, just call and ask for Jess :) I hope this helps and best of luck!

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello courtswonderland:

You are right on target in thinking that fractional CO2 and RF Microneedling will improve the surface texture of your skin, thicken and tighten it. You will need to plan for a few treatments about a month apart.

In Tampa, I recommend you consult with Dr Milan Lombardi.

All the best from NYC, 
Sheryl Clark MD FAAD

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