Aesthetic surgery of the face

CO2 ultra pulsed laser

Ultra pulsed laser can be a useful adjunct to other surgeries :

  • associated with blepharoplasty, it attenuates or suppresses lower eyelid wrinkles. The fat herniation can be removed through a transconjunctival approach, which will leave no skin scar (see the chapter on eyelid surgery),
  • associated with cervicofacial lift, it improves the perioral area,
  • associated with forehead endoscopy assisted lift, it enhances the attenuation of the frown and forehead wrinkles.

This type of laser has recently appeared in the anti-wrinkle arsenal. It has proven to be extremely efficient, precise and easy to use.

  • It produces a photo evaporation without thermal effect. It is controlled by a computer, thus it is highly safe in well-trained hands. This technique is more precise, softer and more efficient than dermabrasion which the laser tends to replace.
  • Not only does it allow to erase perioral fine wrinkles, but it also treats delicate areas such as eyelids, which were difficult to treat with other techniques. It is therefore possible to erase fine lower eyelid wrinkles and the “crow feet” wrinkles.
  • Other possibilities : acne scar treatment and malar bags (swelling of the cheeks) due to dehydration.
  • Finally, the entire wrinkled face can be treated completely by the CO2 ultra pulsed laser : the skin texture is improved and some skin retraction is also possible.

CO2 ultra pulsed laser is therefore an efficient instrument which allows the surgeon to treat difficult areas and to obtain more uniform and more natural results.

The skin

Lower eyelid and “”crow feet” wrinkles : erased by CO2 laser.

  • Hospitalization : if laser is being done alone (eyelids, lips), surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia and/or IV sedation. If it is being used in association with another operation, general anesthesia or IV sedation may be needed : 24-hour admission.
  • Postoperative care : there is no dressing. Vaseline ointment is applied to the treated area : there will be no crusting. Healing is achieved in 8 to 10 days. Make-up is then allowed and the patient can resume normal activity. It allows the camouflage of the postoperative redness which fades away slowly.