CO2 Laser & ResurFX

Under-eye wrinkle treatment can include laser resurfacing. It is used in conditions such as fine lines or thin, crepey skin.

Fractional CO2 laser and ResurFX laser use different forms of resurfacing. This is so that treatment choice depends on the skin and level of treatment required.

What Is Crepey Under Eye Skin?

Crepey under eye skin is thin skin with many fine lines or a crinkled texture. It can become more noticeable as the skin changes with age. Movement around the eyes can also add to visible lines over time. This texture is different from a deep tear trough or a bulging lower eyelid bag.

How Does Under Eye Laser Resurfacing Work?

Under eye laser resurfacing creates controlled treatment zones within the skin. These areas start a healing response that can lead to collagen remodelling. Collagen is a protein that helps support the structure of the skin. The way these treatment zones are created depends on the laser technology used.

How Does Fractional CO2 Laser Treat Under-Eye Wrinkles?

Fractional CO2 laser is an ablative resurfacing treatment. It is used for wrinkles and other selected skin texture concerns.

Ablative means the laser removes microscopic areas of skin. Untreated tissue remains between the fractional treatment zones.

How Does ResurFX Laser Treat Under-Eye Wrinkles?

ResurFX laser is a 1565 nm fractional non-ablative laser made by Lumenis.

Non-ablative is a treatment that heats targeted areas below the skin. It does so without removing the top layer, unlike an ablative CO2 laser.

How Are CO2 Laser and ResurFX Different?

CO2 laser and ResurFX differ mainly in how they treat the skin surface.

Treatment of the Skin Surface

Fractional CO2 laser is ablative, so microscopic areas of surface tissue are removed. ResurFX uses non-ablative fractional heat and leaves the surface more intact.

Recovery Considerations

CO2 resurfacing can involve more visible surface healing because it is ablative.

Non-ablative resurfacing generally involves less surface injury. Although the skin can still become red or swollen,

Treatment Selection

Neither laser is automatically suitable for every person. We consider the depth of the lines and the condition of the skin. Skin tone and previous reactions to resurfacing also affect planning. This is because pigment change can occur after laser treatment.

Who May Consider Laser Treatment for Under Eye Wrinkles?

Laser treatment for under-eye wrinkles can be considered. When the main concern is skin texture or wrinkling. We examine the under-eye area before recommending resurfacing.

Treatment can get delayed too. If you have an active skin problem, or have had recent sun exposure.

Before the laser treatment even gets planned, pigmentation also needs to be checked. A history

Tell your doctor if you have had pigmentation after a previous skin procedure. This should be discussed before planning laser treatment.

What Happens During Under Eye Laser Treatment?

Under eye laser treatment begins with an assessment of the skin and treatment area. The skin is prepared before laser energy is delivered. Numbing may be used according to the treatment plan.

This is because the treatment is close to the eyes. The planned procedure must include suitable eye-protection measures.

What Are the Risks of Under Eye Laser Treatment?

Under eye laser treatment can cause temporary reactions and less common complications. Possible problems include burns or infection. Scarring and unwanted changes in skin colour can also occur after resurfacing.

The eye area needs careful treatment because of its location. The laser plan should take the treatment zone and eye protection into account.

What Is Recovery Like After Under Eye Laser Resurfacing?

Recovery after under eye laser resurfacing depends on the type of laser used. Fractional CO2 can cause visible healing at the skin surface. Crusting can occur after laser resurfacing and should not be picked. This is because this can increase the risk of scarring.

ResurFX does not remove the surface in the same way, so its recovery pattern is different. We provide aftercare based on the treatment you receive. We also consider how your skin responds to it.

Why Consider Us for Under Eye Wrinkles Treatment?

We provide laser resurfacing as part of our aesthetic and dermatology services. This allows us to consider both cosmetic goals and skin health.

For the under-eye area, that wider dermatology background matters. Laser choice depends on your skin type and how your skin may react after the treatment. It should not be based only on how strong or intensive the laser is.

Our co-founder, Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, is MBBS and MD Dermatology from AIIMS New Delhi. His work includes both clinical and cosmetic dermatology. He has experience with ageing skin and pigmentation concerns. This can help when planning facial laser treatment.

Which Under Eye Wrinkles Treatment Is Right for You?

The right under eye wrinkles treatment depends on the type of lines, the condition of the skin and the level of resurfacing being considered.

Book a consultation with us to compare the treatment options and understand which approach fits your skin.