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Facial Pigmentation, Freckles At The Eye Socket Area, Over Eyelids. Is It Unsafe To Do Laser/ IPL Over Eye Area?

Hello, i ve facial pigmentation & freckles at the eyes sockets area & over my eyelids. Am currently undergoing laser & IPL treatments for the same problems for the rest of my face, but am told it s unsafe to do laser/ IPL near eyes & over eyelids. Is this true?? What other options i have to treat this problem at the eyes areas?? Is chemical peels safe to be performed at eye areas & over the eyelids? Pls advise. Tks.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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Yes it is unsafe to use laser or IPLover the eyes or eyelids as i t is most sensitive area.instead u can use chemical peels over them as they are safe and most effective in eyelid areas
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Facial Pigmentation, Freckles At The Eye Socket Area, Over Eyelids. Is It Unsafe To Do Laser/ IPL Over Eye Area?

Yes it is unsafe to use laser or IPLover the eyes or eyelids as i t is most sensitive area.instead u can use chemical peels over them as they are safe and most effective in eyelid areas