Will CO2 laser resurfacing help with puffy under eyes and cheeks? (photo)

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Will CO2 laser resurfacing help undereye puffiness? I have small puffy area under eye/upper cheek area sort of close to nose. A surgeon says I do not need blepharoplasty. I am attaching a picture but the area is hard to see

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For puffiness and sagging under the eyes, we often use Renuvion helium plasma radiofrequency energy to achieve incredible results and take years off of your appearance. Combining RF energy and cool helium plasma, the signs of aging (wrinkles, pigmentation, skin laxity) are improved in a ‘Nonsurgical Eyelid Lift.' The focused heating tightens and peels the upper layers of skin with extreme precision, leaving the surrounding area undamaged, smoothing and tightening the periorbital skin, and improving the overall skin quality around the eyes. It's an aggressive treatment, and the recovery time is longer than with other nonsurgical procedures, but the results can be life-changing.​ See an expert to determine if this is the best solution for you. Best, Dr. Emer

David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

Hi there! CO2 laser may work for the area. I would suggest trying Morpheus8. This is radiofrequency microneedling. There is a festoon protocol which works quite nicely for the areas you've circled. Multiple treatments are usually needed. The results are not the same as anything surgical, but smoothing and improvement in collagen tone can be made. I agree that blepharoplasty isn't needed. Hope that helps!

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