Upper Blep in Bozeman

Your provider will examine the eyelid area and determine whether you are a strong candidate for ablative CO₂ treatment. Ideal candidates typically experience:

• Hooding of the upper eyelid
• Mild to severe excess skin
• Crepey texture
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• A “tired” or heavy-lid appearance
• Mild brow descent
  
• Desire for bleph-like tightening without surgeryWe will also discuss your goals, expected recovery, eye shield requirements, claustrophobia history, assess your Fitzpatrick skin type, and determine whether you are a candidate (note: this treatment is approved only for Fitzpatrick 1–3), and any pre-treatment instructions such as avoiding retinoids or sun exposure. We will set honest expectations on how much downtime you will need to expect (most men and women need 7-10 days). You will also be guided through pretreatment skincare, medication protocols (if needed), and the healing timeline. Before + afters will be reviewed so you know exactly what to expect.

On treatment day, a topical numbing ointment is applied approximately one hour before your session to ensure comfort. Your skin is then thoroughly cleansed and prepped. When treating the eyelids up to the lash line, medical-grade internal ocular shields are mandatory. These shields protect the eyes while allowing us to safely and precisely treat closer to the lash line than nearly any other CO₂ device. Numbing eye drops are applied before the shields are gently placed, and additional topical anesthetic is placed on the back side of the shields for optimal comfort.

Your provider then performs customized fractional CO₂ resurfacing using the Tetra Pro laser, carefully selecting treatment depth and intensity based on your skin type, anatomy, and goals. During treatment, the laser precisely ablates the upper and/or lower eyelid skin to stimulate tightening, lifting, and resurfacing. Most clients experience warmth or a light snapping sensation, which is well tolerated with topical numbing. The full appointment typically lasts 30–50 minutes.

Immediately following treatment, a calming mask is applied to soothe the skin and support healing. You’ll receive a comprehensive aftercare review along with a take-home recovery kit that includes ZO® Accelerated Firming Serum, Hydrating Crème, Soothing Mist, a gentle cleanser, Vaseline, and vinegar soak instructions—everything needed to optimize healing and results from home.

After treatment, expect warmth, tightness, swelling, and a sunburn-like sensation. Swelling, redness, flaking, crusting, or blistering are common and typically last 7–10 days, particularly with eyelid treatments. Tiny red dots may appear the following day—these are microthermal treatment zones (MTZs), indicating where damaged skin was removed and collagen remodeling has begun. Most clients are able to drive themselves home but feel free to bring a driver—they can wait in our comfortable lobby are until you are finished.

You will notice tighter, firmer, smoother eyelid skin as healing occurs. Results include:

• A more open, lifted upper eyelid
  
• Reduction in hooding and crepiness
  
• Softening of fine lines and wrinkles
  
• Increased brightness and youthfulness around the eyes
  
• Improved overall eyelid texture and firmness
  
• Long-lasting tightening as collagen remodels over several months

Most clients see transformative improvement after a single treatment, with final results continuing to develop for 3–6 months and the results last clients many years.

While this treatment is not a surgical blepharoplasty, it is the closest non-surgical option available — giving many clients the lifted, refreshed look they want without going under the knife.