Does Fraxel Laser around eyes have bad side effects?

Is it possible for Fraxel Laser around the eyes to have a bad side effect? Thank you.

2 answers to “Does Fraxel Laser around eyes have...”

A: Any treatment has risks

Ronald Shelton, MD

Any treatment has risks, and no one can guarantee they won’t happen, even if they hadn’t been observed previously. Pigmentation changes (darker and lighter) can occur with any resurfacing treatment. Scarring would be extremely rare with Fraxel re:store. Fraxel re:pair has a slightly higher risk of... more

A: Fraxel Laser Risks and Complications of Eye Lid Treatment

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi, There are risks and complications to any procedure, especially one that uses a very powerful laser technology such as Fraxel repair fractionated CO2 laser.  The success and safety of the treatment depends on BOTH the treating physician's experience, skill, and knowledge as well as the actual piece of... more

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