Does Laser Resurfacing Work on Eye Bags?

Thank you for your question. Laser resurfacing may help tighten the skin, but eye bags are accumulated fat cells and  will have to be surgically removed. There is a new advanced technique to remove this fat which can be done as a laser blepharoplasty with less downtime.   I would recommend a consult and treatment under the supervision of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for safest and best treatment options. I hope this helps.

The skin of the eyelid can be dramatically improved with eyelid laser skin resurfacing. It is an excellent modality for patients who are not candidates for eyelid fat bag removal. 

Eye bags are caused by changes in fat tissue under your eyes.

Tissue atrophy is a common part of aging. And this is enhanced by the effects of gravity.

Laser resurfacing would not help with getting rid of eye bags.  It can only affect the skin.

Tissue below the skin may benefit from surgical intervention like blepharoplasty

No.  Eye bags are caused by the protusion of fat from around the eye.  Laser resurfacing around the eyes works well for fine wrinkles and provides a modest amount of skin tightening.  However, laser alone to treat eye bags will leave you disappointed if it is not combined with a lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

Hi, lower eyelid bags are usually caused by protruding fat situated deep to the skin and muscle. This is best managed with surgical excision, whereas overlying excess skin and any pigment issues can be improved with laser resurfacing. Depending on the circumstances, removal of excess lower lid skin may also be necessary. Other contouring strategies, such as injection of fillers to camouflage the tear trough region, can be considered.

Examination of your eyelids can help devise an appropriate treatment strategy. Good luck,

 

Grigoriy Mashkevich MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon