Can the dark circles after rhinoplasty be corrected with fraxel CO2? (Photo)

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I always had dark circles but after my rhinoplasty got worse. Looking on the internet I found The darck circle after the surgery Is blood trapped along the orbital rim And it can last as long as 6 months. My question is, the blood trapped in lower lid and the pigmentation can be corrected with fraxel co2. Tree month already past after the surgery

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear galan999,You can have prolonged dark cirlces under the eyes after a rhinoplasty, but typically this occurs with an under eye procedure done at the same timeA CO2 or Fraxel won't help with this, there is another laser called V-beam which may help, but it depends on your examFillers under the eyes can help the hollowing and reduce the dark circles, although, it probably will not get rid of them 100%Best,Nima Shemirani

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Try a combination of HA filler + hydroquinones with VitK. The laser will not really help in my opinion....

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

There is no way that fractional or laser resurfacing can reach inflow once or correct blood in the tissues of the lower eyelids after rhinoplasty.  Based on your photographs you have a deep depression or Hollow beneath your lower eyelid.  Fillers or fat transfer might help.For more information dark circles under the eyes please read the following link:

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