Thinking about a facelift? In this episode, Dr. Chelsea Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and co-founder of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser, explains why facelift surgery is not the full story when it comes to facial rejuvenation and anti-aging.

She answers:

• Do facelifts improve skin quality?
• Do facelifts reduce your risk of skin cancer or pre-cancers?
• Are facelifts permanent?
• Can Lasers replace a facelift?
• Do you still need maintenance after a facelift?
• Why should I invest in lasers if I can just wait long enough and then invest in plastic surgery?

Learn why facelifts address sagging skin, while lasers, fillers, and wrinkle relaxers help stimulate collagen, improve skin texture and tone, and support long-term anti-aging results. Dr. Chelsea Kesty explains how surgical and non-surgical treatments work together for natural, refreshed outcomes.

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In this episode, Dr. Kat Kesty and Dr. Chelsea Kesty, Double Board-Certified Dermatologists and founders of St. Petersburg Skin and Laser in Florida, break down everything you need to know about stacking laser treatments and how combination laser therapy can dramatically improve skin rejuvenation results.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you need one laser treatment or a customized combination of CO2 laser, erbium laser, BBL (BroadBand Light), or fractional lasers, this episode explains how dermatologists strategically layer technologies to target multiple skin concerns at once including fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, redness, brown spots, acne scars, and skin texture.

We answer the most common patient questions, including:

• What does it actually mean to “stack” laser treatments?
• Why would a dermatologist combine multiple lasers in one session?
• Which skin concerns respond best to combination laser therapy?
• Is it safer or more effective than a single aggressive laser treatment?
• Can CO2, erbium, fractional lasers, and BBL be safely combined?
• Do combination treatments increase downtime, or can they reduce overall recovery?
• Are laser combinations safe for darker skin tones?
• How do dermatologists decide which laser to use first?
• Are combination laser treatments more cost-effective long-term?
• What is the best laser combination for under-eye rejuvenation?

Whether you’re new to aesthetic dermatology or already investing in cosmetic skin treatments, this episode helps you understand how personalized laser stacking can create more powerful results with smarter downtime management.

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What is CO2 laser resurfacing and is it really worth it? In this episode, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Laser expert Dr. Kat Kesty answers the most common questions about CO2 laser treatments for acne scars, wrinkles, crepey skin, and overall skin rejuvenation.

She breaks down the difference between fractional and fully ablative CO2, what recovery actually looks like, how long redness lasts, and whether the treatment is painful. You’ll also learn how CO2 compares to Erbium lasers, who makes the best candidate, and if one session is enough to see real results.

If you are considering Laser skin resurfacing and want honest answers about downtime, results, and risks, this episode is your complete guide.

Questions Answered:

• What is CO2 Laser Resurfacing and what does it actually treat?
• What is the difference between fractional and fully ablative CO2?
• Is CO2 Laser worth it for acne scars, crepey skin, and wrinkles?
• How painful is CO2 Laser and how do you keep patients comfortable?
• What does recovery after CO2 Laser really look like day by day?
• How long does redness last after CO2 Laser?
• CO2 vs Er:YAG (Erbium)
• Who is the best candidate for CO2 Laser Resurfacing?
• Is one CO2 treatment enough or do you need multiple sessions?
• What are the biggest risks of CO2 Laser including pigmentation and scarring?

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