Would C02 laser and hyaluronic acid filler reduce the appearance of wrinkles and volume loss in the eye area? (photos)

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I have suffer from under eye volume loss and dynamic wrinkles when smiling. I have freckles with someone tan skin. Would CO2 laser under the eye, along with HA fillers help me ?

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Combining CO2 laser treatment with hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can be an effective approach to addressing wrinkles and volume loss in the eye area. The CO2 laser is a resurfacing tool that targets the skin's surface to remove damaged layers, stimulate collagen production, and improve overall skin texture. It helps smooth out wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven pigmentation around the eyes, promoting a more youthful appearance. HA fillers are injected into specific areas to add volume and smooth out wrinkles. They work by plumping the skin and restoring lost volume. They are particularly effective for treating volume loss around the eyes, such as in the tear trough area, and can reduce the appearance of hollows and deep lines. Using both treatments in tandem can offer comprehensive results. The CO2 laser can address surface texture and fine lines, while HA fillers can correct volume loss and deeper wrinkles. Typically, the CO2 laser treatment is performed first to rejuvenate the skin. Once the skin has healed, HA fillers can be injected to restore volume and address any remaining concerns. I hope this helps and best of luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

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