The resurfacing is usually accomplished with either chemicals – which can overly bleach the skin- or with the CO2 laser applied only around the mouth and /or the eyelids – which can result in obvious lines of demarcation which can be difficult to camouflage. In addition, the laser is usually conducted as a separate, independent procedure from the time of a surgical facelift.

Dr. Rosenfield will only laser the entire face in order to prevent lines of “demarcation” and realize the most dramatic result. Also, because of Dr. Rosenfield’s extensive experience with the CO2 laser and “kinder, gentler” facelift strategies, he is often able to conduct what he calls the “Laser Facelift” – in which he accomplishes both the full face CO2 resurfacing and the facelift, creating one of the most gratifyingly impressive results, and saving the patient a second trip to the operating room.