How close can you get to the eyes with Fraxel Dual? Can the lids be done if eye guards are used?

Fraxel lasers are a great choice to tighten sagging eyelid skin, as long as you wear eye guards underneath the lids. Also, your doctor should stop short of the lash line during your treatment, to avoid removing eyelashes. Be sure to only consult a board-certified dermatologist who has experience rejuvenating the eyes with Fraxel, because this is an advanced procedure. 

Hello, Fraxel Dual helps to improve the crepiness and fine lines around the eye. The under eyes can be treated with the Fraxel Dual as long as you wear the proper eye shield. Best of luck, Dr. Longwill. 

Yes Fraxel dual can be used with eye shields in place up to the lash margin. If that is something you desire please discuss with your treating physician.

With Fraxel Dual, if eye shields are used, the lower lids can be addressed.  The best recommendation is to have an in-person consultation with a board certified specialist who can assist you with achieving the results you seek. 

We treat right to the lid margins in most cases. The Fraxel 1927 and 1550 wavelengths do not penetrate into the deeper dermal layers. In most cases eye shields are used, in some cases internal shield. Safety on the eyelids is not an issue, if the procedure is performed correctly. Dr Isobel Walker. Brisbane. Australia. 

Generally a fractional CO2 laser is likely to result in more tightening and smoothing of this area when compared to non-ablative lasers such as Fraxel Dual.  However, many patients wish to avoid the increased downtime of the CO2 laser, even though the peri ocular area tends to heal quickly.  The Fraxel Restore (1550nm) is the preferred wavelength although addition of the 1927nm wavelength (Dual) can enhance results, especially if there is significant pigmentation present.  In experienced hands, the Fraxel Dual is safe to use in this area with the proper protective contact lenses.  The experienced physician will often confine the upper lid resurfacing to the the area of lax skin and also protect the lashes from singeing. A core physician, plastic, head and neck surgeon or dermatologist are preferred providers.