Annapolis Thermage doctors
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Lee Kleiman, MD
Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
479 Jumpers Hole Rd Suite 304, Severna Park |
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Henry Daniel Sandel IV, MD
Annapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon
127 Lubrano Drive Suite 102, Annapolis |
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Recent Answers
I am 36 years old and I am considering Thermage. I have fair, tight skin and have subtle signs of aging (little sagging around my mouth). But is 36 years too young? Or is it better to start young to keep your skin in good condition? Or wait until there are more signs of aging?
Thanks for advice, regards from Holland.
The aging process of the mid thirties is variable but often results in the beginning stages of loss of collagen and elastin, loss of midface fat, and a bit of sagging resulting in a mild squaring of the jawline. Thermage, by inducing collagen, can tighten the skin in these areas or at least help slow the further effect of aging. The length of time one is "maintained" is probably most dependant on ones genetics and sunexposure. Most persons at 36 don't need a facelift or blepharoplasty, but they very well might benefit from the refreshing and tightening provided by Thermage.
According to my plastic surgeon, I am too young to do a blepharoplasty surgery. I am 26 and does not want to leave a scar. What I have noticed about my puffy eyes is that it's close to my nasal area.
I see redness and it's more puffy, but the outer corner on the eyes is not. He suggested that I do Thermage. But I read online that Thermage is not effective and you have to wait six months. If it doesn't work, what else? This cosmetic surgeon is well respected in my state. Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
"Puffy eyes" can be due to congenital fat in which case a transconjunctival blepharoplasty would be an effective solution. Before opting for surgery one would want to eliminate other causes of lower lid congestion, including allergy and sinusitis. A facial plastic surgeon/otolaryngologist can help you determinine this fact.
Thermage can be effective in over 2/3 of the patients. Should it fail, nothing is lost except some time and expenses. Explore these options prior to jumping into lower lid surgery.
Will Thermage fix my under eye sagging skin, or will a lower Blepharoplasty work better?
I agree with the others on this. Thermage is expensive and has not been shown to provide great results. Most good surgeons do not offer this treatment any longer. Blepharoplasty is usually the way to go.
