Can Telangiectasias under eyes (tear troughs) due to fillers be treated with laser?

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I got under eyes fillers (Restylane) in the tear trough area 2 years ago. At first I thought the little purple veins that were left was temporary but, two laters I still have them. I've read that this type of little veins, Telangiectasias can easily be treated with laser but, is it safe to due it in the under eye area? My concern is fat loss, hyperpigmentation or other complications. Thanks in advance for your time.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

The use of an electric current delivered to the telangiectasias through just the very tip a super fine needle-like probe (that doesn't physically penetrate the surface of the skin, but literally sits atop the unwanted tiny vessels) has a nearly half century track record for safety and efficacy. Slight fraction of a second bursts of energy at each site are typically enough to do the trick. Treatment can be performed anywhere, including under the eyes. And, unlike expensive, overly social media and marketing hyped laser devices that all too often are here-today-and-gone-tomorrow, short wave diathermy has stood the test of time. You would be wise to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.

Darice W. Fadeyi, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question! Telangiectasias on the face are generally quite responsive to laser treatments particularly pulsed dye laser or IPL. However, the choice and method of treatment will greatly depend on your skin type. Hyperpigmentation, as you mentioned, is a much greater concern in types 3-5 skin. Fat loss would not be an issue with these types of treatments.

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