- Utilizes a non-ablative Er:YAG laser mode called Smooth mode to gently heat the skin around the eyes
- The energy precisely heats the dermis layer of the skin to stimulate collagen remodelling without causing surface damage, making the treatment more comfortable with little downtime
Suitable candidates:
- Those with signs of aging around the eyes: fine lines, wrinkles, skin laxity
- Mild under-eye bagging
Contraindications: (if unsure, always check with doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection
- Signs of sun injury
- Wound
Interval: 4 weeks
Number of sessions: 3–4 sessions recommended for optimal results
Results: Improvement on periorbital fine lines and skin laxity can be observed in 2–4 weeks after the treatment, further improvement can be observed after a series of treatments
Maintenance: 2–3×/year
Downtime: mild erythema and dry skin for 2–3 days
Complications:
- Burns with scarring (rare)
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Obtain written consent
- Apply numbing cream: 30 mins
Post-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Post-procedure cooling for 5 mins
- Apply topical betametasone cream
- Apply moisturizer and sunscreen
- Post-procedure advice:
- Apply SPF50 broad spectrum sunscreen at least twice a day
- DO NOT touch, scratch, or rub the treated area till the skin is completely healed to prevent irritation or infection
- Be gentle when washing your face
- To resume regular skincare products after 48 hrs
- Avoid skincare ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C, exfoliating products (facial scrub/AHA/BHA) for 2 weeks
- Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 weeks
- Avoid facial procedures and energy-based aesthetic treatments such as laser, radio frequency, HIFU, BBL, IPL for 2 weeks
Price: $600 (eyes)
