Can a Laser or Chemical Peel to the Under Eye Area Aggravate Edema?

March 12, 2012
Asked By:debhon in new york

I have sagging and crepy skin under the eye and I am considering a chemical or laser peel. However, I also have puffiness, in part, due to occasional edema (and fillers, as seen by my prior questions). I was told a bleph might actually aggravate the edema by interfering with lymphatics as could a laser or chemical peel. How likely is it for a laser or chemical peel to worsen edema (post-recovery), if patient is predisposed to occasional under eye puffiness? Have you seen this happen?

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Answer: Can a Laser or Chemical Peel to the Under Eye Area Aggravate Edema?

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March 14, 2012

Answer: Unfortunately there is no substitute for a personal consultation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 14, 2012

Answer: Unfortunately there is no substitute for a personal consultation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Laser resurfacing and chemical peels can help puffiness in the lower eyelids.

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