Is Excel V safe close to the eye for treatment of a broken blood vessel? (Photo)

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Hello. Recently I had some minor trauma to my lower eyelid which resulted in a broken blood vessel right under my eyelash line. My derm said this may go away or may be permanent and said laser would be an option. Would Excel V be safe to use this close to my eye without damaging my meibomian glands? I know IPL is used for dry eye in this area so would that be safer and as effective?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes they can be used if within the orbital rim you will need metal eye shields.  Pretreat the area and ongoing with our recommended eye package (see link to emeragecosmetics.com).  Best, Dr. Emer.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

I literally just treated a patient with this exact problem and in the exact location in fact last week. No need for "bells and whistles" lasers or other relatively expensive "next big thing" devices that are heavily marketed out there (despite the science lagging far behind for their actual value).  Literally a tiny milisecond buzz of an electrodessication current and the spot will be gone. I often have patients hold the mirror up while I do the treatment so that they can see the spot disappear before their eyes. Make sure that you consult with a board certified aesthetic physician with experience and expertise. So, bottom line, nothing to worry about. Just consult with an experienced doc. Best of luck.

Steven F. Weiner, MD · Answer

The Excel V is perfect for this area. Sometime, the lower lid can be pulled below the orbital rim and the laser is safe to use with metal eye shields. If the lid cannot be pulled far enough down, cornea shields must be insert prior to treating this area. Don't worry about the meibomian glands because this only requires one or 2 pulses of the laser.

Sheryl D. Clark, MD, FAAD · Answer

You cannot have laser within the orbital rims, the edge of bone of the eye socket. A tiny zap with a fine wire in a procedure called needle electrodessication will take care of this for you. We do it all the time!

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