When most people think of a facelift, they imagine tighter, lifted skin and a more youthful contour. And they’re right – facelifts are excellent for repositioning and tightening sagging tissues. But what a facelift doesn’t do is change the quality of your skin itself.
That’s where CO₂ laser resurfacing comes in – the perfect partner for surgical facial rejuvenation.
What a Facelift Achieves
- Reposition deeper tissues of the face and neck.
- Tighten lax skin to restore youthful contours.
- Reduce jowls, sagging cheeks, and deep folds.
It works on the structure of the face – but the skin surface may still show signs of ageing, such as:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Uneven texture
- Pigmentation or sun damage
- Scarring from acne or trauma
What CO₂ Laser Adds
The CO₂ (carbon dioxide) laser is one of the most advanced treatments for skin resurfacing. It works by:
- Removing the outer layers of damaged skin with precision.
- Stimulating collagen production deep in the dermis.
- Promoting the growth of fresh, healthier skin cells.
This leads to:
- Smoother texture
- Reduced fine lines and wrinkles
- Even skin tone
- Healthier, glowing skin
Why They Work So Well Together
A facelift improves the shape and lift of the face.
The CO₂ laser improves the quality and surface of the skin.
Together, they deliver comprehensive rejuvenation:
- Lift + Resurface → tighter contours and smoother skin.
- Structure + Glow → improved facial definition and improved skin health.
- Immediate + Long-term Benefits → surgery gives instant structural results, laser stimulates collagen for progressive improvement over months.
Think of it as renovating a house: the facelift rebuilds the structure, while the CO₂ laser repaints, refinishes, and restores the surface.
Who Benefits Most from Combining Treatments?
- Patients with both sagging and surface ageing (wrinkles, sun damage, uneven texture).
- Those wanting a more natural, balanced result rather than just tightening.
- Patients who want to maximise the longevity of their facelift results.
Our Approach at Cosmedicare
At Cosmedicare St. Ellen’s Hospitals, we offer CO₂ laser resurfacing alongside surgical procedures in our HIS-registered theatres, delivered by specialist teams. Every treatment plan is bespoke, and your surgeon or aesthetic nurse prescriber will guide you on the safest, most effective way to combine procedures.
A facelift restores shape and CO₂ laser restores skin quality. Together, they create a natural, comprehensive rejuvenation that lifts, smooths, and refreshes – inside and out.
At Cosmedicare, we believe in right care, right place, right results. By combining surgical expertise with advanced non-surgical technology, we give patients results that are safe, lasting, and empowering.
