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Best Laser for Eyelid Wrinkles?

asked 1 year ago by Angelo Vaddoni in Romania
Latest answer by Benjamin Bassichis, MD
Question viewed 1,209 times
Tags: eyelids, wrinkles, best, options

machines "specialized" for one treatment perform that treatment perfectly.What is the best laser for “eyelids wrinkles”? Please I ask your opinion for “wrinkles..” on lasers that require one session AND your opinion on lasers that require more sessions to obtain the same results… What is the best laser specific for skin resurfacing? Please,I’m again asking about lasers that require one session AND on gentler lasers that require more sessions to obtain the same results. Thanks a lot

9 answers to Best Laser for Eyelid Wrinkles?

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Fractionated CO2 for Eyelids

In addition to the incredible Fractionated CO2 lasers results for the face, I have achieved excellent results for my patients using the laser in the periorbital areas including crow's feet and upper eyelids as well. We use the Lumenis UltraPulse system which is highly versatile and powerful to get specialized results such as these. Skin is tightened, lines are mimimized all with the diminished downtime of fractionation. I even did this on my wife! I also combine long term Neurotoxin... more
Benjamin Bassichis, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Wrinkles around your eyes

The carbon dioxide laser is still the Gold Standard for the treatment of facial Wrinkles. Treatments vary according to whether the beam is "fractioned" into small pulses spread apart or scanned across the surface. When broken up into small dots you get less result in return for less time for healting. When scanned across your skin, you get more result and more time for healting.The two options are available to suit the needs of the individual patient. A busy business person may... more
Richard Sadove, MD

Gainesville Plastic Surgeon

www.sadovecosmeticsurgery.com

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CO2 is best for wrinkles, give fractional a try for shorter downtime!

It is well proven that the carbon dioxide laser is the best for wrinkles and skin tightening, but as others have pointed out, the "downtime" is often too much for busy Americans to handle.  The fractional CO2 works unbelievably well around the eyes, and depending on how aggressive I am with the treatment, the recovery can vary from 4 days to 2 weeks.  I use the Smartxide DOT Therapy and have been thrilled with the results.
Ryan N. Heffelfinger, MD

Philadelphia Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Lasers for eyelid lines, creases, wrinkles and rejuvenation

The gold standard for skin rejuvenation with a laser for the best result with one treatment is the carbon dioxide  (CO2) laser, non-fractional, ablative. This is uncommonly done because of long standing redness and a higher risks than the newer fractional ablative CO2 laser, Fraxel Repair. Remember that lines around the eyes, especially the sides (crows' feet) will return as the muscle moves and the skin creases above it. Botox is a great adjunct for this treatment. Fraxel... more
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing best for eyelid wrinkles

Almost everyone who is concerned about eyelid, periorbital wrinkles would benefit from Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. However, a comprehensive approach must be considered to achieve the best cosmetic outcome. Often times, Botox or Dysport may be needed to minimze dynamic wrinkles brought on my involuntary contraction of orbicularis oculi muscles. In addition, hyaluronic acid fillers may be injected to provide volume and minmize laxity along lower eyelids.
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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Best laser for eyelid wrinkles

There are a number of lasers that are used for eyelid resurfacing. In my experience, eyelid resurfacing is accomplished well with fractional erbium laser.  To my knowledge there is no treatment available that will perform the entire correction in one treatment session.  The first treatment session is always a combination of treatment and determination how your skin responds to it, and needs to be conservative. Overly aggressive treatment increases the risk of adverse... more
Emily Altman, MD

Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Best laser for my problem

It is impossible to know which laser is best for your specific problem - in this case your eyelid wrinkles - since you haven't stated your needs and goals. For instance,Do you want to have any downtime? Do want gradual improvement or rapid improvement,? Can you tolerate a minor risk of discoloration? In addition prior history is important. Have you failed any previous procedures. .? Is there any history of keloids? In general I like the Pixel laser ( fractionated CO2)for more... more
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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Lasers for eyelid wrinkles

To answer your question, there is really not one single laser that is best for a single area but there are lasers that are more effective for addressing certain conditions such as wrinkling, excess oil, redness, etc.  For lines around the eyes, I use the Lumenis Encore Fractional CO2 laser.  Because the skin around the eyes is so delicate, I often treat twice just to be safe but am very pleased with the results so far.  My recommendation for you is to not only look... more
Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon
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Best Laser for Eyelid Wrinkles?

Regarding:"Best Laser for Eyelid Wrinkles? machines "specialized" for one treatment perform that treatment perfectly.What is the best laser for “eyelids wrinkles”? Please I ask your opinion for “wrinkles..” on lasers that require one session AND your opinion on lasers that require more sessions to obtain the same results… What is the best laser specific for skin resurfacing? Please,I’m again asking about lasers that require one... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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