Is the fraxel laser good for under eye wrinkles?

Depending on the depth of your wrinkles, either Fraxel Re:pair or Fraxel Re:store would be appropriate. Both technologies will also stimulate collagen production, which improves the quality of your skin. You may also need some fillers, such as Restylane, and possibly some Botox to prevent further wrinkling.

Because Fraxel Re:store is less aggressive than traditional Fraxel, it may take multiple sessions to obtain your desired results. However, there is no downtime after treatment, allowing you to return to daily activities immediately. Please schedule an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist to find out how Fraxel can rejuvenate your under-eye area.

The best way to treat the under eye area is through combination therapy.  This includes the use of Fraxel, Botox and Restylane to achieve the desired result.

my favourite laser for treating lines under the eyes is a combination of Fraxel Re-Store and Fraxel Re-pair. some patients might only need one or the other but I have seen better much lasting results with a combination treatment.

additionally Botox is a great adjunct to the laser treatment

Fraxel works for fine lines and wrinkles but  if your wrinkles are right under your lashes they aren't reached by the laser.  These types of wrinkles are best treated by lower eyelid lift.  Lower lid blepharoplasty is a surgery that involves bruising and a week or two of recovery, longer for all of the swelling to down. If surgery isn't for you, continuing to do the Fraxel is fine.  You have a lot of experience with it and should know what to expect.

The more treatments you get the better. Remember, the more aggressive the treatment (ablative CO2 laser is more aggressive than non-ablative lasers) the better the results. If you want almost no downtime it will take many treatments to get the same results as a ablative laser which will have 1-2 weeks of redness and healing.

It is a great idea to do more Fraxel Re:store. Fraxel Re:pair can also be done, but there is more down time and risk. The latter is a more aggressive procedure. With any resurfacing, fine lines will continue to form because we can not “freeze” the muscle underneath the eyelid without causing a problem.

Dear Healthoneforlife, there are many good options for your eyelid skin as you can see from the multiple answers. Sometimes a simple pinch blepharoplasty is all that it takes to clean up some fine lines. This is done with a litle freezing and removing a small amount of skin and sutrures for 4 days.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD

Hi Healthy 1,
If you have had past success with Fraxel re:store for fine lines under your eyes, then yes, further treatment would likely help.
Fraxel re:pair (fractionated CO2 laser) is more powerful and works well for fine lines under the eyes, usually in a singel or two treatments.
Lastly, a "skin pinch" of the excess lower lid skin will also tighten the area and decrease wrinkles.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. Persky

Greeting, Yes, fraxel laser treatment is an effective solution for under eye wrinkles. However there are many other treatments you can try before fraxel laser treatment.

Best of luck

Dr Milan Doshi

Mumbai, India

Thank you for your question. A combination approach of both Botox and Fraxel can have a nice result. You may be necessary to repeat treatments. Also, you can have some filler injected into the tear trough area. The best filler for this area is Restylane, as it is thinner filler and attracts less water. I recommend having a consultation with an expert to discuss your concerns and to determine the best treatment plan for you. Best of Luck!