My surgeon won't do CO2 laser with my upper & lower eyelid surgery. Should I get laser done prior to surgery? (Photos)

August 31, 2019
Asked By:lk789 in Riverside, CA

Everything I keep reading is that an individual should have CO2 laser done in addition to the eyelid surgery. I am 60 years old and have bags under my eyes that are quite swelled and make me feel a lot older. I am a CA girl who loved the sun too much growing up, so my skin is not in prime condition, but it's not too bad either (I do use Obaji). I am just afraid that my skin will look too crepe-y under my eyes if I don't have the laser...any thoughts or suggestions prior to my final decision?

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September 3, 2019

Answer: Combining Eyelid Surgery With Lasers

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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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September 3, 2019

Answer: Combining Eyelid Surgery With Lasers

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Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACSBoard Certified General Surgeon
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September 2, 2019

Answer: Facial Rejuvenation -- PRP/Microneedling, Laser (Fraxel/Clear+Brilliant, Erbium/Co2), Venus Viva, Intensif, Salt Facial

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 2, 2019

Answer: Facial Rejuvenation -- PRP/Microneedling, Laser (Fraxel/Clear+Brilliant, Erbium/Co2), Venus Viva, Intensif, Salt Facial

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 2, 2019

Answer: No problem with laser and bleph

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 2, 2019

Answer: No problem with laser and bleph

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September 2, 2019

Answer: Laser and eyelid surgery

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Answer: Laser and eyelid surgery

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Answer: CO2 Laser with Blepharoplasty

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Answer: CO2 Laser with Blepharoplasty

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