1.5 years post CO2 Fraxel with a facelift & brow lift, I have sagging skin under my chin and mouth, what can I do? (Photos)

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A year and a half ago I had a full facelift, revision nose job, brow lift, and my breast implants changed. A week later I had a CO2 Fraxel laser. I’m so unhappy that there is still some skin sagging under one side of my chin. More importantly, look around my mouth. I still have lumpy skin from acne scars and fine lines everywhere. Help, please? Thank you.

Paul Flashner, MD · Answer

After viewing your photos I would absolutely suggest the Profound treatment. This amazing treatment will help with tighening of the skin, stimulation of collagen, elasticity and your Hyaluronic Acid production. Doing this treatment in combination with another CO2 reserfacing treatment to smooth out the texture would be a great treatment plan for you. Resulting stimulation from the inside out as well as the outside in.Good luck!

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
You may benefit from some skin tightening procedure (Non Surgical) or even a repeat of Fractionated Co2 Laser. I often do some Autologous Fat and PRP in addition to skin tightening in similar situations. Please discuss the various options with your Plastic Surgeon. All The Best !

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

The fine line and uneven skin texture, particularly around the mouth, maybe treated with fractionated CO2 laser treatment. While nonsurgical skin tightening devices like Thermage, Ultherapy or Sublime may help with the skin laxity, I suspect you will probably need surgery to address the excess skin.

Adam E. Singleton, MD · Answer

Hello - having some sagging after face/neck lifting can occur, so it is best to speak to your surgeon regarding whether or not a touch up procedure may be necessary. Non-invasive procedures may help tighten the loose skin to some degree, but it will not remove the excess skin. The wrinkles and acne scars around your mouth may require more than one treatment of CO2 laser to achieve the desired result. I tell my patients that multiple treatments may be necessary, and that having realistic expectations of what can be achieved with the laser is also very important. 
Best - Dr. Singleton

1.5 years post CO2 Fraxel with a facelift & brow lift, I have sagging skin under my chin and mouth, what can I do? (Photos)

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Answer: Loose skin, wrinkles around the mouth

Answer: Loose skin, wrinkles around the mouth

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1.5 years post CO2 Fraxel with a facelift & brow lift, I have sagging skin under my chin and mouth, what can I do? (Photos)

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Answer: Loose skin, wrinkles around the mouth

Answer: Loose skin, wrinkles around the mouth

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