Can a Chemical Peel Get Rid of Deep Eye Lines?

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I've had bad under eye bags/lines since I was little but have been told that I'm ineligible for blepharoplasty(I'm 22 PMH anemia/asthma/hay fever/borderline diabetic). Can a chemical peel safely get rid of my under eye wrinkles? Also, are chemical peels safe for people with allergies? My allergies can cause my eyelids to swell up, crust over, and peel. I am also prone to styes(so I can't get fillers). Suffice it to say, my eyes are very sensitive.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis.  We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Tapecinq.  The best option if you are not considering a lower lid blephoraplasty is Restylane or Juvederm injections.  Filling the area below the eyes will help you get rid of the tired look and bags you speak about.  The link below shows many patients that have had this procedure successfully at our proactice.  Good luck.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Also the story that you can't have eyelid surgery because of your heath issues is, well, just a story.  There is no truth to this.  However, there is a far better reason for not having lower eyelid surgery: it is not going to accomplish what you are looking for.  Your best option is filling the under eye hollow with Restylane.

Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC · Answer

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.

Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD · Answer

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

Can a Chemical Peel Get Rid of Deep Eye Lines?

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