Can Laser Resurfacing Make Under Eye Bags Worse?

October 24, 2008
Asked By:Debora

Can laser resurfacing make under eye bags worse? I heard the after you tighten the skin the bags can be more prominent and more noticeable. My derm says will help. What is the truth?

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June 16, 2015

Answer: Laser resurfacing does not remove eye bags

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 16, 2015

Answer: Laser resurfacing does not remove eye bags

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 5, 2017

Answer: Laser Resurfacing Will Improve Under Eye Bags

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Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
April 5, 2017

Answer: Laser Resurfacing Will Improve Under Eye Bags

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Mark Berkowitz, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 20, 2024

Answer: Laser treatments such as cO2 can help tighten the under eye skin

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 20, 2024

Answer: Laser treatments such as cO2 can help tighten the under eye skin

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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