Radiofrequency for Eye Bags

asked 1 year ago by bklyner in NYC
Latest answer by Guy Massry, MD
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4 answers to Radiofrequency for Eye Bags

Radiofrequency for eye bags

If I understand your question I believe you mean removing eye bags (fat) with radiofrequency heat.. The theory is that the heat will melt the fat through insertion of a probe into the bag. I do not feel this is a successful means of treating bags with unreliable results. Best Dr. Massry

Guy Massry, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Treatment of eyelid bags

Although non-surgical approaches to rejuvenation sound enticing in that they appear cheaper and quicker with less recuperative time they are not always effective and can be associated with their own set of complications. With respect to eye bags I strongly recommend against radiofrequency to kill the fat in the bag without doing a incision. The standard surgical approaches with removal of fat or repositioning of fat are in reality a much more controlled way to treat the problem. I saw a... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Non-Invasive Treatment for Eye Bags

Every treatment that is performed has to be evaluated by its risks and benefits. Minimally invasive procedures will, in general, have a lower risk profile but also a lesser degree of efficacy. Thus, they will generally have fewer risks and shorter down-times, they may not yield the results that you hope to achieve. The gold standard in the treatment of eye bags, is surgery to remove or reposition the fat and to tighten the skin. This can be achieved by... more

Luis Zapiach, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Radiofrequency not so impressive for eye bags.

The concept behind radiofrequency treatment for skin tightening is the thermal heating of collagen underneath the skin. This approach is used both for mild facial tightening and for mild lower eyelid tightening. They do produce minimal down time tightening of these areas but the results are very mild. So mild that many people wonder if the got good value for the cost of the procedure. So for mild lines in the lower eyelids, this approach may be worthwhile.... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Radiofrequency for Eye Bags