CO2 Laser Resurfacing (under anesthesia) Before & After Case 717

This patient, a woman in her 70s, elected to undergo facial rejuvenation in pursuit of a refreshed appearance that would still feel true to her features. She sought to address signs of aging in the lower face and neck, including laxity and textural changes. Her motivation focused on restoring smoother, more balanced skin while retaining the unique character of her face.

Her procedure included a deep plane facelift, buccal fat contouring, and CO2 Laser Resurfacing (under anesthesia) to the full face. While the deep plane facelift expertly restored youthful contour and addressed underlying laxity in the lower face and neck, contour alone cannot transform the surface quality of aged skin. This is where the CO2 laser plays an essential and irreplaceable role. By precisely ablating damaged outer layers and stimulating new collagen production at a deeper level, this advanced resurfacing achieves a level of skin renewal that no facelift, filler, or topical treatment can replicate. The improvements in skin texture, tone, fine lines, pore size, and sun damage seen in these photos are a direct result of the laser working in tandem with the surgical lift.

Following recovery, the patient achieved a more youthful contour paired with a noticeably smoother, clearer, and more refined complexion. As swelling and redness subsided, the dual benefit of her treatment became fully apparent. Her jawline and neck reflected the structural improvements of the facelift, while her skin itself looked visibly healthier, more even in tone, and softer in texture across the entire face. She retained her individuality while enjoying a truly comprehensive rejuvenation, the kind only possible when both contour and skin quality are addressed together.

Todd Hobgood, M.D. performed all essential steps personally, applying more than two decades of expertise in facial plastic surgery. His practice in Scottsdale & Phoenix is recognized for patient safety, technical excellence, and careful attention to natural outcomes. His individualized planning ensures that procedures like CO2 laser resurfacing in Scottsdale & Phoenix are tailored to achieve both meaningful improvement and authentic results.