Do You Need to Wear Eye Protection for Fraxel?

Thank you for your question. Eye protection is an important part of all laser treatments. Some lasers do not require goggles, and they can be lifted up when working closer to the eye area for some lasers. Fractionated Fraxel requires eye protection. Direct beam contact with the eye is the most severe risk. I would request for eye protection to be worn in the future for safest treatments.  I would also recommend being treated under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon for best results and safest treatments.  I hope this helps!

If the laser is used on the eyelids then absolutely, yes, eye protection shoud be used.  However, if you keep your eyes closed while treating other areas of the face you are fine.

Hi Vegan.  While there are certain wavelengths of light that are less problematic to the eyes than others, we always cover our patients eyes during treatment.  In situations where we need to get closer to the eyelid, we use a tongue depressor to protect the eyes.

As long as your eyes were not open during the treatment, you should be fine, but if you are more comfortable with eyewear during treatment, you should request it.