Robert L. True, MD, FACOG, FACS (in memoriam) says:
The CO2 laser probably will not help reduce your malar edema but it can tighten the skin. Over time, the malar edema can go away and you get very swollen after the CO2 laser resurfacing is performed. The combination therefore would help improve the appearance of your face. In addition, I would...
This is hyperpigmentation and inflammation after your laser procedure which is common. Skin care will help improve this as well as sun protection. In general, hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or...
The eye area needs significant combinations to get improvement. Lasers like erbium, co2, halo, profractional/contour, or Fraxel can all be used to build collagen long term. Plasma pen is a newer less invasive option but will take many treatments and require proper skincare. Plasma Pen is focused...