How long do Microcurrent treatments around the eyes last?

I actually need an upper blepharoplasty, but I decided to look for a short-term solution through the holidays. Will 3 or 4 sessions in one month give noticeable results for at least a few weeks?

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A: Microcurrent Treatment of Eyelids

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I am not aware of any study showing the benefits of this treatment. It may be easy, but it will still cost money. My advice is to talk to a surgeon about an upper blepharoplasty, a relatively straight-forward procedure.

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Steven H. Williams, MD

Thanks for the question Vetta - Microcurrent treatments have been around for over 100 years aimed at treating everything from weight loss to depression to most recently skin tightening. Many people (usually non-MDs) supporting this treatment quote a U of Washington study "Using frequency specific micro... more

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