Small syringomas. Can they improve with Halo? (photos)

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The photos dont show how bad the syringomas are in person. None are palpable. I have small but very bothersome syringomas under my eyes that look like chicken skin. I know the erbium laser is next but I am waiting until winter because of sun exposure. Not that I voluntarily expose my face but to my understanding it’s not wise to do erbium in the summer. So will the Halo laser at least improve the appearance of them until winter?

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. It sounds like the pictures don't really represent your concerns and an in person consultation will always be best. Halo (and all fractional technologies) are not particularly effective at raised lesions - these must be treated with a fully ablative procedure. Both Halo and fully ablative laser can be used right up the lash line and make great improvements in periorbital skin, including crepiness and chicken-like texture. The greater the downtime, generally, the larger the change that you will see. I very often use a small spot and flatten some raised lesions and then treat the entire area with Halo when people don't have the downtime for full ablation.Make sure that you are treated by an office that is comfortable working around the eye and with laser eye shields. It is an area which requires more than basic laser competence.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Syringomas are best treated with ablative lasers such as CO2 or erbium, sure fractional lasers can help, however 3-6 sessions are needed. Another trick is 2 u of Botox under your eyes if you are suitable- BOTOX reduces sweat production and syringomas are eccrine or sweat tumors. Most procedural dermatologist will know about this trick (well reported in the literature). Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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