Treating lines around the eyes are best approached with multiple modalities. Botox can relax the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. Chemical peels of lasers can build collagen to fill in the static wrinkles. Topical products with antioxidants, vitamin K and moisturizing ingredients such as... more













43 posts
31 Jan 2009
C02 lasers tighten the skin beautifully around the eyes. There are several fractional C02 lasers available including Fraxel Re:pair and Active FX. The reason for the tightening is the thermal and ablative effect on the tissue which tightens it. A peel does not have this double effect. Traditional Fraxel Re:store (erbium laser) wouldn't tighten the tissue like a C02 laser can. It's the fractional ablation that is the trick. The computer fires the laser in a random pattern to ablate a fraction of the tissue, leaving intact tissue bridges behind. These help heal the laser holes and tighten as healing occurs. An added effect of the heat is collagen building. You will notice improved texture and tone with a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles. Peels will also help texture and tone. It will take many treatments to achieve, and the result is not as dramatic.