Will Punctal Plugs Affect Laser Resurfacing?

asked 1 year ago by Peter Mccaw in uk
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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I have permanent punctal plugs will this make any difference to me when getting laser resurfacing around the eyes for wrinkles?

4 answers to Will Punctal Plugs Affect Laser Resurfacing?

Punctal Plugs do NOT interfere with Laser Resurfacing

Regarding: " Will Punctal Plugs Affect Laser Resurfacing? I have permanent punctal plugs will this make any difference to me when getting laser resurfacing around the eyes for wrinkles?" Punctal plugs are meant to increase the amount of tear lubrication of the eyes. The area of the tear duct openings (punctum) is NOT resurfaced and as long as they are not accidentally removed during the shielding of the eyes they will not interfere with the resurfacing. Dr. Peter Aldea... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Punctal plugs and laser skin rejuvenation of the eyelids

Punctal plugs are used to keep the eyelid lacrimal duct drainage open. Without these, it would be more common for those affected to tear more often because there is less drainage of the normal tears produced to drain down the plugged tear duct. Resurfacing with lasers can be done to the eyelids as this procedure takes great care to avoid the sensitive eyelid margin areas.