Combining CO₂ and Blepharoplasty

If you’re considering a blepharoplasty, why settle for anything less than the most dramatic yet natural results? Combining a blepharoplasty with CO₂ laser resurfacing tackles excess eyelid tissue, skin texture, tone and wrinkles all at once.

What Is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin, fat and tissue from the upper or lower eyelids. It can correct drooping eyelids that impair vision, reduce puffiness or bags under the eyes, and refresh the appearance of youth. While blepharoplasty effectively improves eyelid contours, it doesn’t directly address fine lines, wrinkles or skin texture around the eyes.

What Is CO₂ Laser Resurfacing?

CO₂ laser resurfacing is a medical grade laser treatment that gently removes the outer layers of skin while stimulating collagen production underneath. It can smooth fine lines and wrinkles, repair skin texture and improve tone, reduce sun damage and pigmentation and tighten the skin. By rejuvenating the skin around the eyes, CO₂ laser resurfacing complements the structural improvements of blepharoplasty.

Why Combine CO₂ Laser Resurfacing with Blepharoplasty?

Combining these procedures offers several advantages over choosing them alone. Blepharoplasty addresses excess tissue and puffiness, while CO₂ laser resurfacing smooths the remaining skin. This combined approach makes the eyes shine, without looking unnatural or overdone. Another advantage is that by performing both treatments together, downtime is reduced to a single recovery period.

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Dr. Kevin Perman is an oculofacial plastic surgeon with over 35 years of surgical experience in the greater Washington D.C. area, who is a recognized authority in the management of both aesthetic and reconstructive problems, dealing with eyelids, brows, tear drainage system, orbit, and surrounding facial structures.