Is Thermage a viable treatment option for skin tightening on a patient with EDS type 3?

Question

I'm 33 and have been diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hypermobilty Type. I am noticing more crepey loose skin appearing on my body, face and neck. One eyebrow and eyelid is drooping more than the other side. I would like to know if thermage has been used for tightening skin of this type. If so, what were the results? Are there any studies on this or laser tightening treatments? Can collagen even be safely stimulated with type 3. I am finding nothing online about this.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have thermage. It takes several months to achieve final results with Thermage. Keep in mind, a combination approach will give the most improvement. Eyelids need surgery, but if you are not willing to have surgery I suggest a combination approach of lasers, threads, and thermage. See an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Carl N. Williams, Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I’m sorry to hear about your Ehlers Danlos Syndrome diagnosis. A treatment like ThermiRASE, for example, which uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate your skin’s collagen and elastin production, could help treat your EDS symptoms. While the relationship between radiofrequency energy treatments and EDS has not been well studied, RF treatments do treat the symptoms which concern you. If you want more rejuvenation in the eyelid area, you might also consider a blepharoplasty. Contact a local board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to determine the best course of treatment for you based on a full examination. Good luck!
- Carl N. Williams, Jr., MD

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

Hey there,EDS is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin becomes very thin, more stretchy because of weak collagen and elastin. All aesthetic treatments basically aim at inducing collagen and the response to such treatments may be variable in EDS. Botox can be tried for your droopy eyelid and eyebrow. But you should be prepared for early recurrence, and repeated procedures. 
Hope this helps.

Carolyn Jacob, MD · Answer

Radiofrequency as a energy source can help to tighten skin.  Results typically take 4 months to see.  There are no studies on RF and Ehler's Danlos, but it could be safely done.

Is Thermage a viable treatment option for skin tightening on a patient with EDS type 3?

Answers (4)

Answer: Thermage is safe for all skin types

Answer: Thermage is safe for all skin types

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Thermage

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Is Thermage a viable treatment option for skin tightening on a patient with EDS type 3?

Answers (4)

Answer: Thermage is safe for all skin types

Answer: Thermage is safe for all skin types

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Thermage

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.