Red Marks Under Eyes After CO2 Laser and Healing, Is This Normal? (photo)

August 9, 2013
Asked By:Buzzyi

I had one light pass of CO2 laser under my eyes during my blepharoplasty procedure on July 2nd.I am now in a different country to my PS otherwise I'd go and see him. I still have very red rings under my eyes after most of the other surgical scars are healing well. My PS gave me hydraquinone cream to apply nightly and I have done for 2 weeks but there does not seem to be much difference. Is this normal? How long do I continue with the hydroquinone and how long until this redness is likely to fade?

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August 11, 2013

Answer: Red Marks Under Eyes After CO2 Laser and Healing, Is This Normal?

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Darryl J. Blinski, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 11, 2013

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Redness after CO2 laser can last several weeks.

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August 13, 2013

Answer: Redness after CO2 laser can last several weeks.

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August 12, 2013

Answer: Follow up care for medical tourism patient

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Answer: Follow up care for medical tourism patient

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August 10, 2013

Answer: It is very hard to tell without a personal examination.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 10, 2013

Answer: It is very hard to tell without a personal examination.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 12, 2013

Answer: Redness following lasers

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August 12, 2013

Answer: Redness following lasers

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