Non-surgical resurfacing for crepey or hooded upper lids — tightening the skin itself rather than removing it.
CO2 fractional laser on the upper eyelids resurfaces crepey, loose-looking skin, stimulating collagen so the lid tightens as it heals. It is the non-surgical route for people who do not want, or are not ready for, a blepharoplasty.
It has limits, and we will be straightforward about them. Laser tightens skin; it does not remove it. If your hooding is substantial, surgery may be the honest answer and we will say so rather than take a booking that will disappoint you.
CO2 laser is one of the more involved treatments we offer. Downtime is expected — expect redness, swelling and flaking while the skin recovers — and a course may be recommended depending on your concern. We will be specific about both at your consultation rather than after you have booked.
Welcoming clients from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Mere Green and Little Aston.
We assess the degree of hooding and tell you honestly whether laser will achieve what you want, or whether surgery would.
A 30-minute session treating the upper lids.
Redness, swelling and flaking while the skin heals. Tightening builds over the following weeks.
Written by our practitioners. Your consultation covers all of this in person, and you’ll leave with it in writing.
Before Your CO₂ Laser Treatment
Avoid sun exposure and tanning before treatment and use SPF daily.
Avoid retinoids, exfoliants and strong active skincare as advised before your appointment.
Arrive with clean skin and no makeup where possible.
Tell us about any medications, allergies, medical conditions or recent treatments.
Let us know if you have a history of cold sores, as preventative medication may be recommended.
Contact us if you develop an infection, rash, broken skin or feel unwell before treatment.
Allow for downtime, redness, swelling and peeling when planning around events.
A full consultation and skin assessment will be completed to ensure CO₂ laser treatment is safe and suitable for your skin.
CO₂ Fractional Laser Aftercare
Keep the skin clean, hydrated and protected as advised.
Avoid picking, peeling, rubbing or exfoliating the treated skin.
Avoid makeup, active skincare, strenuous exercise, swimming, saunas and excessive heat until advised.
Expect redness, swelling, dryness and peeling during the healing process.
Avoid direct sun exposure and use high-protection SPF 50 daily once appropriate.
Follow your practitioner’s recommended post-treatment skincare carefully.
Contact the clinic promptly if you experience increasing pain, blistering, signs of infection or unexpected skin changes.
Treatment may not be suitable if you:
Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Have an active infection, cold sore, open wound or significant skin irritation.
Have recently tanned or experienced sunburn.
Have a history of poor wound healing or keloid scarring.
Are taking certain medications that affect healing or increase photosensitivity.
Have certain medical or skin conditions that may increase treatment risk.
A full consultation and skin assessment will determine whether CO₂ laser is safe and suitable for you.
For mild to moderate crepiness, it can be. Laser tightens skin rather than removing it, so if your hooding is substantial we will tell you that surgery is the treatment that addresses it.
Expect redness, swelling and flaking. The eyelid area often swells more visibly than elsewhere for the first day or two.
A course may be recommended. We will be specific at consultation.
£200.
Yes — they are separate treatments and can be booked back to back in one appointment.
Our clinic is in the centre of Lichfield, easily reached from Sutton Coldfield, Four Oaks, Mere Green and Little Aston.
From £200. That is read live from our booking system rather than typed onto this page, so it is always current.
About 30 minutes. Your first visit takes a little longer, because the medical and treatment consultation is completed then.
Yes. A full medical and treatment consultation is completed before treatment, and you must be 18 or over.
One of our practitioners — you choose who you see when you book.
Every treatment at Sorrell & Co is carried out by one of our practitioners, and you choose who you see when you book: