Is it safe to combine a laser with a facelift?

Yes, when the plan comes from a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who works closely with a laser-trained dermatologist. The team lowers laser density along fresh incisions, protects underlying tissue with cooling passes, and monitors healing at early follow-ups. Published studies show no higher risk of infection or poor scarring when these safeguards are in place.

Will a combined procedure hurt more than surgery alone?

Discomfort peaks in the first 48 hours and is controlled with prescribed medication and cool compresses. Most patients describe the sensation as a deep sunburn layered over typical post-surgical tightness.

Can laser resurfacing worsen scars?

When performed by an experienced team, fractional passes soften incision edges and help scars blend into surrounding skin.

When can fillers or Botox resume?

Injectables can be restarted at the three-month follow-up to fine-tune volume or expression lines.

How long is the recovery if I do both treatments together?

Most patients reach “video-call ready” in about two to three weeks, because surgical swelling and laser redness peak and fade on the same timetable. Social events without makeup usually resume by week four, and vigorous exercise around week six. Staging the procedures months apart would double that downtime, so the combined approach saves several weeks overall.

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