Laser is called 'EyeTight' (laser company web site at www.lasertight.com). It is supposed to get rid of bags under the eyes. Does it work? Can it be used after a surgical lower blepharoplasty to tighten undereye skin to reduce wrinkles? If not, what can be done to reduce wrinkles and a remaining malar mound? Thanks. I had a lower blepharoplasty over 3 months ago. I am left with a lot of undereye wrinkles that I never had before and a left undereye malar mound that I thought would go away. I am wondering if this EyeTight (LaserTight) would help.
February 24, 2019
Answer: Laser resurfacing for lower eyelid
Laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid will significantly improve the fine wrinkles of the lower lid and and tighten the skin in this area. However, it will not treat the bulging fat, heavy bags, or dark circles under the eyes. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) will help address these issues.
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February 24, 2019
Answer: Laser resurfacing for lower eyelid
Laser resurfacing of the lower eyelid will significantly improve the fine wrinkles of the lower lid and and tighten the skin in this area. However, it will not treat the bulging fat, heavy bags, or dark circles under the eyes. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) will help address these issues.
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March 4, 2009
Answer: The answer can be very difficult Hello, It is important to get the terminology correct. A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove fat and/or skin and to sometimes lift up and remove excess skin. There is no such thing as a non-surgical blepharoplasty. Often times, I will use a laser (a well established machine without a gimmicky name) to tighten skin and remove wrinkles at the same time. This can be done to improve your situation. It will have no effect, however on the malar mound. This is an extremely difficult area to improve, and often times requires a cheeklift and fat contouring to minimize it. Be sure to talk about your concerns clearly with your surgeon before undergoing any more procedures. Good luck.
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March 4, 2009
Answer: The answer can be very difficult Hello, It is important to get the terminology correct. A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove fat and/or skin and to sometimes lift up and remove excess skin. There is no such thing as a non-surgical blepharoplasty. Often times, I will use a laser (a well established machine without a gimmicky name) to tighten skin and remove wrinkles at the same time. This can be done to improve your situation. It will have no effect, however on the malar mound. This is an extremely difficult area to improve, and often times requires a cheeklift and fat contouring to minimize it. Be sure to talk about your concerns clearly with your surgeon before undergoing any more procedures. Good luck.
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February 26, 2009
Answer: Eye Tight is not what you think it is Dear Sueesquisite, This company is selling a machine that is for laser assisted liposuction. The cannula contains a 980nm diode laser beam that is intended to disrupt fat. Over the years, there have been a number of attempts to melt lower eyelid fat using various means, through a small incision either in front of the eyelid or behind. However, these types of procedures do not permit inspection of the orbital fat after the manipulation. This can lead to bleeding behind the eye and blindness. As a result, most eyelid surgeons prefer an open sky approach to modifying orbital fat in the lower eyelid either through a skin incision or behind the eyelid through a transconjunctival incision. This approach allows the surgeon to throughly inspect the orbital fat and reduce the risk of unnoticed bleeding that could result in blindness. So, the so-called eye tight procedure is laser-assisted lipolysis, and as an eye plastic surgeon, I would not recommend this approach as it could cause a vision-threatening problem. Contrast this with actual laser resufacing or chemical peeling. These procedure directly tighten skin and can reduce the appearance of lower eyelid wrinkles. Regarding your particular situation, generally, it is best to wait a full six months before doing more surgery. However, at three months I would agree with you that lower eyelid winkles present at his point will likely need to be dealt with in some fashion but not by laser assisted lipolysis.
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February 26, 2009
Answer: Eye Tight is not what you think it is Dear Sueesquisite, This company is selling a machine that is for laser assisted liposuction. The cannula contains a 980nm diode laser beam that is intended to disrupt fat. Over the years, there have been a number of attempts to melt lower eyelid fat using various means, through a small incision either in front of the eyelid or behind. However, these types of procedures do not permit inspection of the orbital fat after the manipulation. This can lead to bleeding behind the eye and blindness. As a result, most eyelid surgeons prefer an open sky approach to modifying orbital fat in the lower eyelid either through a skin incision or behind the eyelid through a transconjunctival incision. This approach allows the surgeon to throughly inspect the orbital fat and reduce the risk of unnoticed bleeding that could result in blindness. So, the so-called eye tight procedure is laser-assisted lipolysis, and as an eye plastic surgeon, I would not recommend this approach as it could cause a vision-threatening problem. Contrast this with actual laser resufacing or chemical peeling. These procedure directly tighten skin and can reduce the appearance of lower eyelid wrinkles. Regarding your particular situation, generally, it is best to wait a full six months before doing more surgery. However, at three months I would agree with you that lower eyelid winkles present at his point will likely need to be dealt with in some fashion but not by laser assisted lipolysis.
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