What would be the best course of action for rough-textured skin under my eye area and bumps? (Photo)

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  You can improve the texture of your skin with microdermasion, skinpen microneedling, and CO2 skin resurfacing laser.  They all help to exfoliate the dead the skin cells, smooth out the texture of your skin, kill bacteria, increase collagen and elastin production.  Your skin will look and feel rejuvenated after each treatment

At your age, It seems that CO2 laser resurfacing would be too aggressive. If you are looking to address the rough texture or dryness under the eyes, this can be treated with the right products. I would recommend seeing an esthetician to evaluate your skin for non-surgical and light resurfacing treatments.  Milia can be caused by dead skin build up on the surface of the skin, clogging the pores. These can be extracted by a dermatologist in your area. Typically, it’s a quick and painless in-office procedure. Depending on the dermatologist, they get rid of the milia using a needle, comedone extractor or tool for lancing.To prevent these from forming you will need an active skin care routine.