I had 3 tx with the Syneron RF Sublative; 1/month in Dec to Feb. I am extremely concerned as the wrinkles around my eyes and over all skin texture is much worse after the treatments. Looks like my skin has been "damaged" by the laser. In the mornings, my eyes are puffy and swollen. Hard to see from the pictures the extent of how bad the it is, but the change has also been noticeable by others. What can I do to fix the damage? Do I need an aggressive tx such as erbium laser? Please help!
August 27, 2018
Answer: Time and massage Yes, I can see the difference. This is a very unusual reaction to RF. We have done thousands of cases, and yours really is unique. RF works by stimulation of collagen - as with all treatments including laser resurfacing, eyelid surgery and face lifts, SWELLING can occur. You may have poor lymphatics. This is why you look swollen in the am ( esp if you sleep on one side, this would explain the pooling of fluid.)OK, I would not be too concerned. Treatment is always conservative- namely time. I would undertake massage to the area 3-4 times a day 5 minute each session. This can reduce swelling and open up the lymphatics. Give this a month and you will see the improvement. Having an aggressive treatment can worsen the swelling..Time and Massage is the answerDr Davin Lim laser dermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Time and massage Yes, I can see the difference. This is a very unusual reaction to RF. We have done thousands of cases, and yours really is unique. RF works by stimulation of collagen - as with all treatments including laser resurfacing, eyelid surgery and face lifts, SWELLING can occur. You may have poor lymphatics. This is why you look swollen in the am ( esp if you sleep on one side, this would explain the pooling of fluid.)OK, I would not be too concerned. Treatment is always conservative- namely time. I would undertake massage to the area 3-4 times a day 5 minute each session. This can reduce swelling and open up the lymphatics. Give this a month and you will see the improvement. Having an aggressive treatment can worsen the swelling..Time and Massage is the answerDr Davin Lim laser dermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
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