Skin tightening laser procedure in mouth and eye areas?

I am considering some laser surgery in the face to tighten skin around the mouth and under the eyes; but I have received mixed information from 2 doctors. One says it does not work and another says it does. I had some allergy to Restylane before, so a filler is not an option. Is laser the answer before a surgery, which is too drastic right now?

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A: Skin tightening laser procedure in mouth and eye areas?

Michael Kulick, MD

 You mention laser surgery - look at my site.  There is a distinct different between laser surgery and a laser used to treat the skin surface. A laser surgical procedure can provide a dramatic result.  There are advantages in using a laser to do the cutting.   A laser to treat the skin... more

A: Combined fractional laser resurfacing and IR skin tightening are facial skin tightening options

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Mild to moderate skin laxity around the mouth and eyes can be improved with a new laser procedure called combined fractional laser resurfacing which can produce excellent results (see pics below and read the reference below.)Infrared skin tightening (LuxIR Deep and Titan) and radiofrequency skin tightening... more

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