What is best for droopy eyelids? Matrix RF™ or SmartSkin™ CO2 or Ultherapy®? (Photo)

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I have drooping eyelids. One doctor recommends 2 treatments of Matrix RF™. I had SmartSkin™ CO2 on my entire face including the eyelids last year. What is recommended. I am 47 yrs old.

Laurie A. Casas, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is a great non-invasive treatment to create a custom brow lift.  The ultrasound energy produced during an Ulthera treatment, precisely and consistently heats the targeted tissue to 60-70 degrees centigrade, which is the optimal temperature for contraction and denaturation of collagen. Other non-invasive devices like, Thermage, are radiofrequency devices which only heat the tissues to 40-50 degrees, which is suboptimal for neocollagenesis.  New collagen production is  generated over 2-3 months and often continues for 6 months after the treatment.   Full results are visible after 3 to 6 months. It may take 1-3 treatments to receive optimal results. Good Luck!

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS · Answer

Ultherapy is a great one time treatment for lifting the brows.  The treatment is relatively quick, taking about 15 to 20 minutes. It does smart a bit with regard to pain, but it is not a lasting pain.  The results are worth it.  The skin may be tender to the touch for a few weeks afterward. If you have had Botox you will need to wait two weeks after your treatment before you can have the procedure performed.  Another treatment that does a nice job with lifting is the Viora Reaction Treatment. It is a radiofrequency treatment that needs to be repeated every 2 weeks for 6 to 8 treatments.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I find that if you will not perform surgery a combination of 1) skin tightening (thermage, ultherapy, thermismooth)2) lasers (resurfacing, fractional RF)3) fillers (to the eyebrow and temple)do best to treat this area non invasively.Best, Dr. emer.

Manjula Jegasothy, MD · Answer

Radiofrequency laser treatments, regardless of the brand of the brand of the laser, is the current gold standard therapy for tightening/lifting the eyelids.

Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS · Answer

Based on the photos, I would highly recommend an eyelid tuck (blephoroplasty) it is a simple procedure in which the extra skin on the upper eyelids is removed.  This will work better for you than any skin tightening procedure.

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