Are there lasers that are safe to use close to the lash line? (Photo)

When I treat the lower eyelid area with a CO2 laser, I always go right up to the lash line. This does require using protection for the eyes though. Metal shields are placed over the eyes to protect the area from the laser.

Hello ar1809,

My name is Melanie I am a Medical Aesthetician from Aesthetic Skin located in Chicago, IL. Yes it is possible to treat very close under the eye with lasers an protect the eye. Our providers will prep for the procedure by inserting corneal eye shields. The shield is gently inserted into each eye and allows for the procedure to be completed. Please give our office a call to schedule a laser consultation with one of our providers. 312-944-0117

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

The laser treatment that can easily treat the skin right up to the lash line is CO2 resurfacing, such as the SmartSkin CO2 laser. If treating the full eyelid a corneal shield is often placed for extra protection, but if it is the lower lid primarily we just pull the skin down so that we are treating it without any energy directed near the orbit. Expect to do 2 or 3 sessions but the collagen made will last for years. Downtime will be for a handful of days.