I already have tried Restalyne, Perlane and collagen in this area, however I have very tiny and shallow wrinkles underneath my eyes. The doctor's who provided the fillers told me that the lines are so thin that a filler would actually puff them up too much. I hear of laser treatments, and would like to know which is the best for very fine lines under the eyes. I would also like to know which laser requires the fewest amount of sessions as well. Thank you!
November 30, 2010
Answer: Laser for Crow's Feet
For the crow's feet - lines which extend laterally from your eye - Botox Cosmetic is a great treatment. If you have moderate lines, then it may take a few treatments to achieve full effect, but you should be happy even with the first treatment. For small wrinkles on the lower lids, Botox can help, but you may also consider a TCA chemical peel or Erbium Yag or fractionated CO2 laser in the office. Otherwise, a pinch blepharoplasty may be helpful. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice.
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November 30, 2010
Answer: Laser for Crow's Feet
For the crow's feet - lines which extend laterally from your eye - Botox Cosmetic is a great treatment. If you have moderate lines, then it may take a few treatments to achieve full effect, but you should be happy even with the first treatment. For small wrinkles on the lower lids, Botox can help, but you may also consider a TCA chemical peel or Erbium Yag or fractionated CO2 laser in the office. Otherwise, a pinch blepharoplasty may be helpful. If you post pictures, we may be able to give you more specific advice.
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January 28, 2011
Answer: Treatment of wrinkles around the eyes
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is the most potent way of treating this problem for those lines at rest. This will improve the tone and texture as well as the thickenss of the skin in the area. Botox may be necessary for those additional lines of motion that occur when smiling. The combination of these two treatment would yield the best result but remember that fractional CO2 laser does have some downtime associated with it - typically 5-7 days depending on the settings. If downtime is not something you can arrange then you might consider IPL (intense pulsed light) which does not disrupt the skin and therefore there is no downtime associated with it. IPL typically requires several session - how many would have be determined at the time of consultation.
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January 28, 2011
Answer: Treatment of wrinkles around the eyes
Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing is the most potent way of treating this problem for those lines at rest. This will improve the tone and texture as well as the thickenss of the skin in the area. Botox may be necessary for those additional lines of motion that occur when smiling. The combination of these two treatment would yield the best result but remember that fractional CO2 laser does have some downtime associated with it - typically 5-7 days depending on the settings. If downtime is not something you can arrange then you might consider IPL (intense pulsed light) which does not disrupt the skin and therefore there is no downtime associated with it. IPL typically requires several session - how many would have be determined at the time of consultation.
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