Laser Resurfacing Gallery

This patient in her 30s is shown approximately 3 months after heavier CO2 laser resurfacing of the upper eyelids (Lutronic eCO2) and light laser peel (Lutronic eCOTone) for the rest of the face.

Notice the overall improvement in her skin tone and texture and the significant improvement in the appearance of her upper eyelids.

Of note, she did not have any incisional surgery (i.e. no upper blepharoplasty).

This patient in her 40s is shown 9 days after heavier CO2 laser resurfacing of the upper eyelids with Lutronic eCO2 Plus and light laser peel (Lutronic eCOTone) for the rest of the face. Notice the overall improvement in her skin tone and texture and significant reduction in the hooding of her upper eyelids. Of note, she did not have any incisional surgery (i.e. no upper blepharoplasty).

This patient in her 40s is shown 9 days after heavier CO2 laser resurfacing of the upper eyelids with Lutronic eCO2 Plus and light laser peel (Lutronic eCOTone) for the rest of the face. Notice the overall improvement in her skin tone and texture and significant reduction in the hooding of her upper eyelids. Of note, she did not have any incisional surgery (i.e. no upper blepharoplasty). The patient’s face is make up free aside from mascara and lipstick.

This patient is shown 9 days after heavier CO2 laser resurfacing of the lower eyelids with Lutronic eCO2 Plus and light laser peel with Lutronic eCOTone for the rest of the face. Notice the overall improvement in her skin tone and texture and significant reduction in her lower eyelid fine lines and wrinkles.

This was an interesting case that highlights how combining treatments can lead to the best results. This patient in her 60s had volume loss in her upper lids and temples which was accentuated by her prominent cheekbones. This volume loss along with ptosis and a compensatory brow hike resulted in an aged appearance with hollow upper eyelids. Additionally, her skin quality had diminished over time. She underwent multiple treatments to address the various contributing factors. This is a great example of how surgery and non surgical procedures compliment each other to provide the best results. Surgery, botulinum toxin, filler and laser all play different roles in rejuvenation. Here is what was done in this case.

Ptosis repair surgery: the upper eyelids were raised to a normal height.

Lower blepharoplasty surgery: orbital fat that shifted forward over time was sculpted to create a smooth transition between the lower eyelids and cheeks.

Upper blepharoplasty surgery: excess upper eyelid skin was removed.

Botulinum toxin was strategically placed to treat forehead and other facial wrinkles and relax the facial muscles.

Filler was placed in the temples to address age related volume loss. This improved facial contours by treating a relative depression above this patient’s high and prominent cheekbones.

Laser resurfacing was performed to rejuvenate the skin, improve skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentary changes.

This is a great example of how surgery and non surgical procedures compliment each other to provide the best results. Surgery, botulinum toxin, and laser all play different roles in rejuvenation. Here is what was done in this case.

Upper blepharoplasty surgery: excess upper eyelid skin was removed and the upper eyelids were contoured to reestablish an eyelid crease on each side.

Lower blepharoplasty surgery: orbital fat that shifted forward over time was sculpted to create a smooth transition between the lower eyelids and cheeks.

Botulinum toxin was strategically placed to balance the brows and relax the facial muscles.

Laser resurfacing was performed to rejuvenate the skin, improve skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentary changes. In this case, higher energy settings were used on the malar area where some mild redness is apparent - this will improve. This patient is shown approximately 3 weeks following laser resurfacing. There will be continued overall improvement in the skin over the course of months.