How close under my eyes can Sciton Microlaser peel treat? Will it help with my acne scarring, smile lines and big pores?

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A month away from my appointment for Sciton Microlaser peel. I am starting to have questions about how affective the treatment will be. I have always had horrible skin. I've done a dozen microdermabrasion treatments, 1 deep peel and 3 microneedling treatments, but see almost no difference. I'm not looking for perfect skin just better skin. Would a laser micro peel help with my acne scarring, wrinkles and pores? How close to my under eye can it get? How many microns deep would show best results?

Giancarlo Zuliani, MD · Answer

A MicroLaserPeel will most definitely improve acne scarring, as well as wrinkles and pores. For safety purposes please make sure that your practitioner uses inner ocular shields when treating inside the periorbital rim to protect your sight. Depending on your allotted downtime, your practitioner will decide an appropriate depth. Thank you!

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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question For facial rejuvenation I would suggest a combination approach of :1) skin care with products and PRP/(RF) microneedling2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few times a year Fraxel, Viva, Co2/Erbium, (Profractional)4) Sculptra injections a few times a year for collagen production with fillers like juvederm/restylane/belotero/radiesse/bellafill5) thermage/ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone based instalift threads for lifting6) botox every 2-3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest(7) Plasma penPlease see the link provided that takes you to emeragecosmetics.com where we do free skincare consultations and offer medical grade products

Guy Cappuccino, MD · Answer

A micro laser peel can be done up to the eyelash margin but requires laser proof corneal shields.I like this procedure very much for fine lines of lower eyelids but it is an advanced technique and should only be done by a doctor who knows how to properly ensure corneal protection.

Matthew Bridges, MD, FACS · Answer

The Sciton laser can be used to treat the whole upper and lower lid.  This typically requires using corneal shields (special protective contacts).  This laser is amazing for eyelids. Good luck!

Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD · Answer

Thanks for your question.  Everyone will have different results from laser procedures, so I would not expect miracles, but a micropeel can help with fine lines, texture, pore size and give you a general glow.  If your dermatologist is treating the eyelids themselves, you will need eye shields that are inserted like large contacts after putting numbing drops in the eyes, but if you are wearing small external eye shields, it would be ok to pull the lower eyelid skin down a little and treat just along the orbital bone, but not anywhere near the actual eyeball or lid that covers the eyes.  I hope you have a wonderful outcome!

Rebecca Gelber, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. You're actually starting with good skin - don't put yourself down! There is always room for improvement, but good on you for starting young.A MLP (microlaserpeel) is on the light - medium end of Sciton resurfacing. It is best at surface texture and brightness. It actually refers to a fairly wide range of micron depth and the price of the procedure usually reflects that. If an office puts in laser eye shields, you can go right up to the edge of the eyelid, but on a MLP which is lighter and usually lower priced, this requires a technically skilled, experienced provider and also more time, so it is rarely part of a typical MLP. Please talk with your provider about the exact plan and what you should expect from the procedure, healing and results. For pores, most experienced laser physicians lean toward fractional technology like Halo or Profractional. Fine lines and wrinkles can be treated with either, but if a top priority for you is the area around your eyes, make sure your doctor knows this, as it may not be part of your scheduled procedure.