Fine eye wrinkles, crow's feet can be reduced with Botox and laser treatment

Mark Berkowitz, MD answers: Fraxel vs IPL for fine lines around the eyes?

Is IPL or Fraxel laser better for reducing fine lines and eye wrinkles?


Mark Berkowitz, MD
12 months ago

It truly depends upon how fine those lines are and where they are located. If you are speaking of Crow's feet at the outside corner of the eyes, these can be treated by Botox Cosmetic.

If they are deeper wrinkles, fractional resurfacing will help to further reduce them. If you are referring to the lines on the lower lids that cause crepiness to the skin, the same regimen may work.

Many clients, though, may need traditional resurfacing to this skin as well. If Botox is used prior, there are some clients who can obtain nice tightening from the inclusion of Thermage around the eyelids.

The majority of patients that I treat benefit from a combination of Botox and Mixto fractional laser resurfacing. This treatment takes approximately 15 minutes time and is performed with or without topical (gel) anesthesia.

I hope this helps.

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