What procedure will help to heal the red skin developed under my eye after road rash? (Photo)

Hi there, thank you for your question and for sharing the photo. I can see the area you're referring to — and it's very understandable to be concerned, especially with the location near the eye and the discoloration left behind.

What you’re likely experiencing is a combination of post-inflammatory erythema (redness) and possibly mild scarring or residual irritation from the abrasion (road rash). This is common in healing skin, especially in delicate areas like the under-eye.

Here are a few effective treatment options to help fade the redness and improve skin texture:

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis. We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon