Can a Chemical Peel Get Rid of Deep Eye Lines?

I would advise getting an in-person consultation from your dermatologist to determine your best and safest treatment option. I'm generally not that fond of chemical peels in this area, and find a little bit of Botox, fillers, and sometimes laser to be more effective; that said, if there is lots of loose skin or a fat pouch, then surgery is required.

Chemical peels can be very successful to resurface lower eyelids as well as other sensitive areas of the face.

I have used Phenol and TCA peels for years with exceptionally reliable outcomes.  I have not seen any issues with hypopigmentation.

Consideration should be given to the following:

1.)  Your overall state of health.

2.)  Amount of sun exposure to the full face.  Some patients have sun damage across the entire face.  While they do respond nicely to any peel treatments around the eyelids, the entire face must be peeled to avoid an uneven appearance.

3.)  Excess skin.  While peels can really improve the texture and pigmentation of the skin, they are clearly not a substitute for surgical correction when necessary.

4.)  Lasers can effectively produce the same result but might be more expensive.  It can also be difficult to treat  so close to the eyes when protective eye gear is used appropriately during the laser procedure.

I use both lasers and chemical peels and am very satisfied with both.

Best wishes,

Dr. Hobgood