What should you know about laser for wrinkles around eyes?

The skin around the eyes is thin and moves frequently, so fine lines can be visible when smiling and at rest. A laser may remove or heat selected microscopic areas to improve surface texture and encourage collagen remodeling. Crow's feet and sun-related changes may respond differently from puffiness, hollowing, or lines caused mainly by muscle movement. Read about [Crow's Feet](/conditions/crows-feet/) and [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/) for related concerns.

Tell the clinician about dry eyes, eye disease, contact lenses, cold sores, medicines, prior eyelid procedures, and any tendency toward dark marks or raised scars. Ask what eye shields or external protection will be used. Follow instructions about skincare, sun exposure, and medicines before the session. Afterward, expect the treated skin to feel warm or tight and follow the cleansing and ointment plan. Do not rub the area, apply unapproved products, or return to eye makeup until advised. Botox and [Dermal Fillers](/treatments/injectables/dermal-fillers/) may address movement or volume rather than surface texture; [Botox](/treatments/injectables/botulinum-toxin-injection/) is another discussion point.

Contact the clinic promptly for worsening pain, marked swelling, pus, spreading redness, fever, or delayed healing. Seek urgent medical attention for vision changes, severe light sensitivity, eye pain, or swelling that prevents the eye from opening. Pigment changes that persist should also be checked.

Which wrinkles can this laser realistically improve? How will my eyes be protected? What is the recovery plan for washing, makeup, sun exposure, and contact lenses?