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Short flap rhytidectomy and fractional CO 2 laser rejuvenation of the aging face
Author(s) -
Taghizadeh Farhan,
Leibowitz Alicia,
Ellison Timothy,
Griego Michael,
TraylorKnowles Mimi,
Ramirez Patrick
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12018
Subject(s) - rhytidectomy , medicine , rejuvenation , wrinkle , surgery , erythema , facial rejuvenation , patient satisfaction , gerontology
Summary Background There is currently a high demand for a concurrent system of skin rejuvenation accompanying rhtidectomy. CO 2 laser treatment prior to surgical ablative reduction has produced promising results, but the adjunct service of laser treatment at the time of surgery has never been reviewed. Objectives Determine the effects of concurrent treatment of rhytides and evidence of aging in the skin with surgical correction followed by fractional CO 2 laser application. Methods During study time from September 2008 to February 2009 treat patients who have underwent short flap rhytidectomy to the Lutronic e CO 2 ™ fractional laser using the patented “Controlled Chaos Technology.” Results Complications included 2.3% herpes simplex outbreak, 4% persistent erythema past 2 weeks, four cases of prolonged edema to 5 days, one case of impetigo, and no evidence of dyspigmentation. Patient satisfaction data demonstrated no refunds at 12 months. Conclusions Combination fractional laser resurfacing with short flap, high‐Superficial muscular aponeurotic system rhytidectomy is a safe procedure with excellent patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.