Fairfax Thermage doctors

Christopher L. Hess, MD Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
3930 Pender Drive Suite 120, Fairfax
2 answers
Mitchel Krieger, MD Mitchel Krieger, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Suite 301, Fairfax
1 answer
George Bitar, MD George Bitar, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
8501 Arlington Boulevard Suite 500, Fairfax
Andrew G Goldberg, MD Andrew G Goldberg, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 301, Fairfax
Kevin R. Scott, MD Kevin R. Scott, MD
Fairfax Oculoplastic Surgeon
3700 Joseph Siewick Dr Ste 400, Fairfax

Recent Answers

Thermage or Blepharoplasty for Sagging Under Eyes?

Will Thermage fix my under eye sagging skin, or will a lower Blepharoplasty work better?

A: Thermage and blepharoplasty may be complimentary

Thermage and Blepharoplasty are each good treatments for treating certain types of lower eyelid problems. I think it's generally a false choice to consider one or the other as they tend to address different issues.

Thermage is very effective for providing some degree of improvement in fine lines. If this is the dominant concern regarding her lower eyelids, Thermage may be a good noninvasive choice to consider. Most patients, however, complains of puffiness and bulging of fat and lower eyelids in addition to excess skin. In this situation, no significant improvement be seen with Thermage as it can not improve the bulging fat.

There are still other things to also consider which may be used in conjunction with these procedures. Certain types of fully ablative and fractional laser resurfacing can also provide significant improvements to eyelid contours. Again, however the best type of procedure is highly variable and dependent upon the specific anatomic abnormalities that need to be corrected.

I would suggest you discuss these carefully with your surgeon and be sure that the treatments selected addresses your specific concerns.

Mitchel Krieger, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
Thermage or Blepharoplasty for Sagging Under Eyes?

Will Thermage fix my under eye sagging skin, or will a lower Blepharoplasty work better?

A: Depends on how severe the skin is

First, let me say I'm not a fan of Thermage. I don't think there's any real significant data that show that it works. What does work to different degrees is Retin-A for mild aging and sun damage, CO2 or fractionated CO2 laser, peels and if the more severe cases surgery. In addition surgery will fix the other issues that typically go with aging lower lids such as laxity of the lid margin and fat bulging.

Don't waste your money on Thermage. I think there's no bang for the buck.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
Thermage or Surgery for More Upper Eyelid Space?

I'm 23 years old and I would like more upper eyelid space and definition in my eyebrows. Would I be an ideal candidate for Thermage or would I have to turn to surgery?

A: Surgery

I apologize to all those plastic surgeons who bought Thermage but they know as well as I that it doens't work. In fact I've had offers from several that wanted to sell me their Thermage divices. So with that said talk to your surgeon about a brow lift with or without an eyelid lift.

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
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