Best way to treat red marks from laser resurfacing under eyes. Is a line under eye like half an eye bag normal?

I tell my patients that the initial healing takes about 10 days- especially when a laser is involved and the full healing takes a few months before you can judge any results. The swelling and redness is always worse by the 3rd and 4th day and this settles down over the next few days. I would suggest you follow up with your surgeon for further healing questions - as for now, its all appropriate for 4 days after your procedure. 

Hi Poetsjasmine,
Nothing looks abnormal in your photos. Redness lasts to varying degrees for different people based on their skin type/color. Keeping the area moist is the most important factor, which you are on top of already. Adding topical vitamin C (cream) has been shown to decrease the degree and duration of redness after CO2 resurfacing. I would suggest adding this in your case.
Mark G. Albert, M.D.
NYC Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

 

Based on your photos, you seem to be healing appropriately after your procedure. I would stick to using Aquaphor but it's always best to ask your PS if you're not sure. I think it's way too early to say anything about your results. Be patient...time is usually your friend and you want see the final result until 6-12 months postop. Best wishes for a smooth recovery. 

Hello Poetsjasmine!
I know this can be a scary time, so I can appreciate your questions. Dark pink/red is a great result... as we often tell patients "No Red- No Results." The redness turns to dark pink then lighter shades of pink typically over several weeks depending on the intensity of the treatment and your skin type. As tempting as it is to use a lightening cream, I would not until your surgeon gives you the ok. It is too soon to judge your surgical outcome(even with the line). I usually tell patients not to take family photos over the first 6 weeks after surgery, but that I will not make any final judgements for 3-6 months after surgery. 
Finally I would recommend that you contact your surgeon, because he/she knows your situation since they were involved in your surgery and will be best to be able to advise you. I am sure they would want to hear from you as I would for my own patients. 
All the best!
Dr. Tamboli

It is way too early to judge the results of your surgery.   What you are experiencing is all part of the normal healing process.  It takes 3-6 months to get an idea of what your final results will look like, and you may see some additional improvement for up to a year.   In any bilateral surgery, both sides will heal at different rates.  I always describe them as cousins, not twins.  Make sure to continue to follow up regularly with your surgeon . Be patient, and I bet you will be very happy.  Good luck!

I would stay in touch with your surgeon as each of us has our own recommendations. I personally would put you back on creams I would have used to prep you for the laser consisting of Retin A or Retinol product and a pigment controller but each surgeon is different.

From your photos I would say you have a normal healing process that involved both surgery and laser. Vaseline or Aquaphor is preferable to any other moisturizer. Follow the advice of your surgeon