CO2 Laser Resurfacing (under anesthesia) Before & After Case 723

This patient sought treatment for lower facial laxity, lip elongation, and skin texture concerns associated with facial aging. Her goals were to restore natural-looking facial contours, improve lip proportion, and address surface irregularities while preserving her individual features. After consultation with Dr. Todd Hobgood, she elected to undergo a deep plane facelift with temporal extension, a subnasal lip lift, and full-face CO2 laser resurfacing.

Dr. Hobgood performed a deep plane facelift to reposition the underlying facial structures and restore definition along the jawline and neck. A subnasal lip lift addressed vertical lip elongation by shortening the distance between the nose and upper lip, restoring youthful lip proportion without the use of filler. Full-face CO2 laser resurfacing treated fine lines, rhytids, and uneven skin texture, producing improvements in tone and skin quality that complement the surgical results. All procedures were performed under anesthesia for patient comfort.

Recovery followed a standard timeline for combined facial surgery and laser resurfacing. The patient experienced progressive improvements in lifting, lip definition, and skin quality throughout the healing process. Her after photos reflect comprehensive facial rejuvenation, including softening of lines, smoother and more even skin texture, improved lip shape, and restored facial balance.

Dr. Todd Hobgood is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon at Hobgood Facial Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona. He specializes in facelift surgery, deep plane facelift, subnasal lip lift, and CO2 laser resurfacing for patients in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the greater Arizona area. Patients considering facelift surgery, lip lift procedures, or laser skin resurfacing in Scottsdale will find that Dr. Hobgood's approach prioritizes natural results, anatomic precision, and long-term facial harmony.