I went for a consult to get Blepharoplasty (lower eyelid surgery) for puffiness under my eyes. The doctor said he does not recommend surgery but recommends pro fractional laser treatments for my eyes and face instead. Does pro fractional laser treatment reduce under eye puffiness?
Answer: Laser Surgery
Does the doctor offer lower blepharoplasty surgery? Typically, puffiness under the eyes is from herniated fat pads, and surgery is the only real option. Laser will help tighten the skin, but the bags are fat.
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Answer: Laser Surgery
Does the doctor offer lower blepharoplasty surgery? Typically, puffiness under the eyes is from herniated fat pads, and surgery is the only real option. Laser will help tighten the skin, but the bags are fat.
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February 25, 2010
Answer: Profractional Laser may help with eyelid puffiness The Profractional laser can help puffy lower lids if it is due to excess skin. The profractional laser does not treat puffy lids due to muscular or fatty excess.
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February 25, 2010
Answer: Profractional Laser may help with eyelid puffiness The Profractional laser can help puffy lower lids if it is due to excess skin. The profractional laser does not treat puffy lids due to muscular or fatty excess.
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February 24, 2010
Answer: Puffy eyes or bags can be helped by many cosmetic procedures Profractional Laser, Mixto, Fraxel, Pixel or other Co2 lasers can help tighten or resurface the delicate lower eyelid skin. without a face to face consultation, it is impossible to state whether this is all that is necessary for you. Laser resurfacing does not remove or contour fat or puffiness. The puffiness can be improved by a traditional or laser blepharoplasty. In my practice, I use the Mixto laser to contour the fatty tissue as well as to tighten the skin. The profractional does NOT change the fat, as it is not an incisional laser. If you want tightening of the skin without removal of fat, thermage may also be of benefit to you. Does your doctor even perform eyelid surgery? If not you may want to get a second opinion. Best of Luck.
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February 24, 2010
Answer: Puffy eyes or bags can be helped by many cosmetic procedures Profractional Laser, Mixto, Fraxel, Pixel or other Co2 lasers can help tighten or resurface the delicate lower eyelid skin. without a face to face consultation, it is impossible to state whether this is all that is necessary for you. Laser resurfacing does not remove or contour fat or puffiness. The puffiness can be improved by a traditional or laser blepharoplasty. In my practice, I use the Mixto laser to contour the fatty tissue as well as to tighten the skin. The profractional does NOT change the fat, as it is not an incisional laser. If you want tightening of the skin without removal of fat, thermage may also be of benefit to you. Does your doctor even perform eyelid surgery? If not you may want to get a second opinion. Best of Luck.
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Answer: Pro Fractional Laser treatment will not correct puffy eyes-Blepharoplasty Surgery is necessary
Pro Fractional Laser therapy is a skin treatment. Puffy eyes are caused by protruding fat underneath the lower eyelid. This Fat must be surgically addressed.
The Pro Fractional Laser only treats the surface of the skin and cannot effect the Fat causing the puffy eye or eye bag.
My guess is that you saw a Dermatologist who does not do Blepharoplasty Surgery.
See a Plastic Surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Pro Fractional Laser treatment will not correct puffy eyes-Blepharoplasty Surgery is necessary
Pro Fractional Laser therapy is a skin treatment. Puffy eyes are caused by protruding fat underneath the lower eyelid. This Fat must be surgically addressed.
The Pro Fractional Laser only treats the surface of the skin and cannot effect the Fat causing the puffy eye or eye bag.
My guess is that you saw a Dermatologist who does not do Blepharoplasty Surgery.
See a Plastic Surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
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January 7, 2011
Answer: Puffy Eyes
Thank you for the question.
Without being able to see your photograph or examine you in person, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment. In general, fractionated lasers are effective for resurfacing the skin lending to skin tightening and removal of rhytids or wrinkles over time. Puffy eyes or bags are typically attributed to pseudoherniation of fat bags that lie in within your orbit. This requires a surgical procedure for correction, and a laser would impart no improvement on such a condition.
Regards,
Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
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January 7, 2011
Answer: Puffy Eyes
Thank you for the question.
Without being able to see your photograph or examine you in person, it is difficult to make an accurate assessment. In general, fractionated lasers are effective for resurfacing the skin lending to skin tightening and removal of rhytids or wrinkles over time. Puffy eyes or bags are typically attributed to pseudoherniation of fat bags that lie in within your orbit. This requires a surgical procedure for correction, and a laser would impart no improvement on such a condition.
Regards,
Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS
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