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CO(2) laser resurfacing over facial flaps.

N Mayl1, D S Felder

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery Imperial Point Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL. USA.

Aesthetic Surgery Journal
|March 31, 2009
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Summary

Combining carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing with facial surgery is safe and effective. This technique allows for wrinkle removal and skin shrinkage, enhancing facial rejuvenation outcomes when performed by experienced surgeons.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Laser Technology

Background:

  • Facial rejuvenation often involves multiple surgical procedures.
  • Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser resurfacing is a known technique for skin treatment.
  • Combining laser resurfacing with surgery presents potential benefits and challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the safety and efficacy of combining CO2 laser resurfacing with other facial rejuvenation surgical procedures.
  • To present a refined technique for CO2 laser application in facial rejuvenation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a technique using variable energy levels matched to skin thickness and adnexal structures.
  • Application of CO2 laser resurfacing, initially on limited skin flaps, then expanded to entire faces.

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  • Integration of laser resurfacing with established surgical facial rejuvenation techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • The combined approach was found to be safe and effective over a 22-month period.
    • The technique allows for precise CO2 laser application, enhancing safety.
    • Successful outcomes included wrinkle removal and skin shrinkage through full facial resurfacing.

    Conclusions:

    • Experienced plastic surgeons can safely combine full facial CO2 laser resurfacing with surgical facial rejuvenation.
    • The developed technique optimizes CO2 laser application for enhanced safety and efficacy in facial aesthetics.
    • This combined modality offers comprehensive facial rejuvenation results.