Can Laser Be Done on the Upper Eyelids for Tightening Crepey Skin?
asked 1 year ago by Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA
Latest answer by David Shafer, MD
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Tags: upper eyelids, crepey skin, laser
3 answers to Can Laser Be Done on the Upper Eyelids for Tightening Crepey Skin?
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Laser Skin Tightening for Eyelids
Laser skin tightening is a common procedure for lower eyelids with mild to moderate skin excess. The standard for upper lid skin is surgery to excise the extra skin. It must be kept in mind that lasers are good for mild and sometimes moderate wrinkles but have have minimal effect on coarse wrinkles or loose/hanging skin. In these cases, surgery is usually the best option.
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Laser eyelid surgery - blepharoplasty
Lasers can be used to remove the outer layers of skin or as a cutting tool instead of a scalpel. I assume from your post you are referring to removal of the outer layers or resurfacing thinking that this is less aggressive than actual surgery.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Laser lid surgery
Laser skin tightening is frequently performed for lower eyelid tightening, but is not the standard for upper lids. Upper blepharoplasty (skin excision, or skin + fat excision) is usually preferred for what you describe. While blepharoplasty is a surgery, and thus, more invasive than laser treatment, downtime is minimal and scarring is generally insignificant.
Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Plastic Surgeon