12 Nov 2025
At Boston Center for Plastic Surgery (BCPS), we always take a synergistic approach to rejuvenation. As a Board-Certified Dermatologist, my focus is on products and procedures that improve the quality of your skin. In your 20s, this may mean acne treatments, while in your 30s, it’ll probably be more about fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. However, by your 40s and 50s, you may be noticing more significant sagging in your skin and tissues that may best be addressed with a surgical intervention. Luckily, two of my colleagues are Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeons with deep experience in the latest facial rejuvenation procedures. Working as a team, we can address the deeper layers of your dermis to lift and tighten loose skin while also improving the surface of your skin for a truly comprehensive result. Here is how fractional lasers can complement facial surgery.
Fractional Laser + Facial Surgery = Superior Result
It’s important to understand that the outward signs of facial aging don’t spring up overnight. Sadly, your skin and tissues start to decline in your mid-20s as your collagen and elastin levels naturally drop. One of the many reasons why it’s best to start seeing a dermatologist, such as myself, earlier rather than later is that creating an appropriate skincare regimen will help to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. In addition to medical-grade skin care, my treatment plans often include one or more of the following:
Our goal is for your skin to look smooth, plump, and glowing, as these are some of the hallmarks of youth. As discussed, however, aging is inevitable, and you may be ready for a surgical facial procedure such as a:
While these surgical procedures will all reposition and tighten the deeper structures, we also want to make sure that the surface of your skin looks its best. A fractional laser can be an excellent complement to facial surgery for exactly this reason.
Benefits of Fractional Laser and Facial Surgery
The benefits of combining a fractional laser procedure with your facial surgery should begin long before you ever set foot in the operating room (OR). One of the underrated keys to an exemplary surgical result of any kind is skin health. The better your skin quality, the better your result. It makes sense as your skin and tissues are literally the canvas upon which a facial plastic surgeon works. So, again, embracing a skincare regimen that includes laser skin resurfacing is a fantastic way to set you up for a smooth surgery. But a fractional laser may also be an excellent addendum to your facelift, for example. When performed alongside or shortly after your surgery, a fractional laser can help to blend surgical areas and rejuvenate your skin’s surface so that your end result looks even more natural and uniform.
What is Fractional Laser Resurfacing?
Fractional laser resurfacing uses controlled light energy to create microscopic columns in your skin. The body’s natural response to these “injuries” is to produce more collagen and elastin. As discussed earlier, everyone’s levels of both start to decline around age 25, so anything that induces the body to make more is akin to drinking from the fountain of youth. Furthermore, a fractional laser procedure encourages new cell turnover. This is a procedure that can visibly improve the appearance of:
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Sun damage and pigmentation
- Uneven skin texture
- Scarring
- Dull, “crepey” looking skin
At BCPS, we offer our Boston area patients a full range of fractional laser options, including:
The right one for you is going to depend on your individual needs, but combining your facelift, neck lift, or eyelid surgery with a fractional laser can address all of your rejuvenation issues at once. The facial surgery will restore shape and structure, while the fractional laser will restore texture, tone, and radiance. Together, they can deliver the most natural and complete rejuvenation possible, reflecting youthfulness, confidence, and healthy skin from every angle.
Contact Us
To find out more about fractional laser resurfacing, or any other aesthetic treatment with Dr. Melissa Michelon at Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2755 to schedule a consultation.
