The CO₂ wavelength (10,600 nm) is highly absorbed by water in the skin, allowing precise and controlled tissue removal. This makes ablative CO₂ technology particularly well suited for delicate periocular procedures, including CO₂ laser blepharoplasty and periocular resurfacing.

Higher peak power delivers the required energy in shorter pulses, reducing the need for repetitive pulses and helping minimize heat diffusion into surrounding tissue. With up to 240 W peak power, UltraPulse α supports precise ablative CO₂ treatments, including periocular resurfacing and CO₂ laser blepharoplasty.

Conventional blepharoplasty removes excess eyelid tissue using surgical instruments. CO₂ laser blepharoplasty performs the same surgical procedure using ablative laser energy for incision and tissue removal. Mini-Bleph is a non-surgical treatment that uses ablative CO₂ periocular resurfacing on the upper and lower eyelids to improve wrinkles, skin texture, and overall eyelid appearance. UltraPulse α supports all three treatment approaches on a single platform.

Yes. With UltraPulse α, physicians can perform both CO₂ laser blepharoplasty and ablative CO₂ periocular resurfacing in a single treatment session, addressing both tissue correction and skin rejuvenation with one platform.

Mini-Bleph is designed for patients seeking eyelid rejuvenation without surgery. Using ablative CO₂ periocular resurfacing, it can improve fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, and mild to moderate skin laxity of the upper and lower eyelids. Laser resurfacing under the eyes may also help address crepey skin and etched lines. Patients with significant excess eyelid tissue may be better suited for conventional or CO₂ laser blepharoplasty.

The difference is pulse duration and the amount of energy delivered with each pulse. Higher-power CO₂ systems can achieve the desired treatment depth with shorter, more powerful pulses, reducing the need for pulse stacking. By reaching clinical endpoints with fewer pulses, less heat accumulates in surrounding tissue, helping minimize residual thermal damage. Lower-power systems may require pulse stacking or longer pulse durations to achieve similar effects, increasing thermal impact on adjacent tissue.

Recovery time depends on the treatment parameters selected, including ablation depth, coverage density, and the number of passes performed. More intensive treatments typically require longer recovery, while lighter treatments may involve shorter downtime. Settings are customized based on each patient’s goals, anatomy, and treatment plan.

Blepharoplasty is among the most performed aesthetic procedures worldwide¹, and the eyelid surgery market is projected to reach $3.04B by 2030². By enabling both CO₂ laser blepharoplasty and ablative CO₂ periocular resurfacing on a single platform, UltraPulse α helps practices address growing demand for both surgical and non-surgical eyelid rejuvenation procedures.