Laser Skin Resurfacing with Blepharoplasty: When is the Best Time?

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and laser skin resurfacing separately offer powerful and effective treatments to address the signs of aging. However, many patients may wish to combine these two procedures at the same time to achieve more comprehensive and rejuvenating results. In this article, we will discuss the advantages of both procedures and when it may be appropriate to combine them.

What is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fat from the eyelids, giving a more youthful and dynamic appearance. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty removes sagging skin and fatty tissues, making the eyes appear larger and more vibrant. It also plays an important role in eliminating the limitations in the visual field caused by sagging.

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty targets under-eye bags, swelling and wrinkles on the lower lid. However, it does not offer a solution for finer skin problems such as fine lines (crow’s feet) at the corners of the eyes. This is exactly where laser skin resurfacing comes into play.

What is Laser Skin Resurfacing?
Laser skin resurfacing is an extremely popular anti-aging procedure to make the skin look smoother and younger. The laser peels away the top layer of the skin, revealing brighter and healthier skin, while increasing collagen production. This procedure is particularly effective in reducing wrinkles around the eyes and helps to tighten the skin. In addition, laser technology is gentle enough for the delicate eye area, yet provides a marked improvement.

Performing Two Procedures Together
Blepharoplasty and laser skin resurfacing offer a more comprehensive rejuvenation with complementary effects. Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat around the eyes, while laser resurfacing corrects wrinkles around the eyes and tightens the skin.

The advantages of being performed together are as follows:

One Time Recovery Process: Instead of two separate surgeries and recovery processes, both blepharoplasty and laser procedure can be performed in a single operation, resulting in a shorter recovery period.
Cost Advantage: Performing two procedures together may be more cost-effective than separate procedures.
More Comprehensive Results: Getting rid of excess eyelids and fine wrinkles around the eyes provides a more youthful and dynamic appearance.

In which cases is the combination suitable?
Although it may seem attractive to perform both procedures together, this method may not be suitable for everyone. The best decision should be made together with your doctor, taking into account the general health status, skin structure, expectations from the procedure and recovery time. The effect of the laser procedure on the healing process should be carefully evaluated, especially in skin with high sensitivity after eyelid surgery.

If you think that aging manifests itself with both excess skin and fine wrinkles around your eyes, it may be an ideal solution to consider blepharoplasty and laser skin resurfacing procedures together.

As Dr. Havva Duru İpek, if you would like to get more information on this subject or if you would like a personalized evaluation, you can contact our clinic and learn the most suitable treatment plan for you.