Eyebags- I Don't Want Fillers in my Face or Surgery- off Label Can Ultheraphy Work to Reduce the Appearance of Eyebags?

I do not want any form of fillers in my face or surgery , I just want to tighten the skin to improve the appearance of eyebags. Off label can Ultherapy be effective on reducing the appearance of eyebags? I will not consider surgery so please no suggestions of that kind all other suggestion are very welcome. :)

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Ultherapy is not effective in removing or reducing lower eyelid bags

Eyelid bags might be collections of fluid from allergies, sinus problems, festoons from aging, or herniations of the fat pads of the eye area. Ultherapy is not expected to help any of these conditions and the applicators do not fit this confined space well. Pelleve, a radiofrequency device, can fit better but the results are not guaranteed to improve the appearance of the bags and certainly won't, if it's the fat herniation type. Surgical blepharoplasty is the most efficient and... more

Ulthera is Not for Undereye Bags

Because Ulthera works by tightening collagen beneath the skin to reduce sagging skin and wrinkles, it does not fix problematic undereye bags. These problematic features are caused by fad pads beneath the eyes, and can only be altered by either filling the surrounding troughs with a filler substance, or removing them via blepharoplasty surgery. I hope this helps. see video

Ultherapy for under-eye bags

Ultherapy is an ultrasonic skin lifting and tightening device. It can be used to treat lines and bags under the eyes. Ultherapy now offers 3 different depths of treatment. It can go 4.5 mm, 3.0 mm, and 1.5mm below the surface of the skin. At these depths, the device places 1mm wide high frequency ultrasound waves that turn into heat and damage tissues. The damaged tissues are replaced with new collagen and cells, causing tightening and lifting. The results take 2-3 months. There can be some... more

Avoid Ulthera and other marketed devices in the face!!! There are much better options for undereye bags

Using energy and heat modalities including ultrasound and radiofrequency near the eyes is not a good idea. Even the "laser lift" that some people market as a noninvasive eyeliftalmost always results in unpleasant complications. The ageing lower lid is not simply the result of excess or loose skin, There is also a loss of strong stuctural support that is essential for proper eyelid function and aesthetics. The noninvasive energy modalities certainly reduce wrinklies and can... more

Ultherapy for baggy eyelids

Usually Ultherapy can be used to improve baggy eyelids. It will depend on your unique situation though. The Ulthera works by tightening tissue so if your problem is related to loose skin and muscle, the Ultherapy can help. If your eyelids are baggy because of big fat pockets, you are probably better off with surgery.

Under eye Ultherapy

I would agree with what Dr. Ishoo said previously. Depending on the severity and the nature of the lower eyelid, Ultherapy may or may not be helpful. In some cases, surgery is the only true option, and sometimes injectable fillers can help. But, if you are not willing to undergo an invasive procedure, Ultherapy may offer some possible benefit. It will take a consultation to elucidate what procedures may be appropriate, and what the expected benefits may be. Good... more

Ultherapy to improve undereye appearance

It would be much more helpful to have at least pictures to evaluate before this questions can be answered with any degree of relevance. Ultherapy is frequently performed for periorbital tightening and this is not necessarily off lable; however, without knowing anything about your specific condition, it is not possible to answer this question. I would suggest seeking an in person consultation with an Ultherapy provider near you.

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DJ1 9 Sep 2012

Figured out that Ulthera / Ultherapy will replace the standard blepharoplasty soon!! YAY! They are still developing the eye shield for a complete blepharoplasty for the upper lid as well. Thx for all that responded! :)

DJ1 28 Aug 2012

Thank you to everyone who answered. I really am not looking at fillers as I am prone to severe allergic reactions to injections. In addition people with fillers without fail look like chipmunk faces so just as well ...it would not help with my vision either. I can not go under anesthesia either as I have a heart condition and asthma to further complicate matters.

If the surgery can be preformed without anesthesia comfortably I would be willing to do it as the bags are affecting my eyesight when I look down. Would love to post a photo here yet do not know how still new to the network. I'm going to figure out if I can and post photos thnx!

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