Would a chemical peel or dermal filler minimize the appearance of horizontal lines in the cheek and under eye area? (photos)

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Hi I’m a 46 year old female and want advice on how to treat these horizontal lines that run below my eye/upper cheek area on both sides of my face. They are worse in certain lighting and shadows and in the morning after sleeping on my sides on the pillow. Would chemical peel or fillers work for these lines? Thanks

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

For addressing horizontal lines below the eye and upper cheek area, your options may include both chemical peels and dermal fillers. CO2 would also be a good option.

Best of luck !

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