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Erbrium Laser on Lower Eyelids
I have a little sag and crepey skin in the lower eyelids and around the eye skin looks a little thin and wrinkly. The dermatologist recommended the Erbium laser resurfacing for this area to see the results that I am concerned about (downtime apprx 10 days. My concern is that I have been told by a few other skin care specialists that the lower eyelid is extremely hard to treat. If my skin is already thin in this area, is is safe to do? Help I hate my eyes..I am treating crows feet with botox.
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Toronto8610
in Toronto, ON
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Erbium laser works best in combination with other treatments for eyelids
The Erbium:YAG laser can be very effective for the rejuvenation of the lower eyelid. Performed properly, the laser can safely improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Because of the high water absorption of the erbium light, some heat is generated and thus tightening of the skin occurs. There are different kinds of erbium lasers. The non-ablative type has a wavelength of about 1540-1550nm and is done as a series of 3-5 treatments with mild downtime of 2-4 days...
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