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Im thinking of having some plasmage to get rid of my heavy upper eyelid. Can anyone advise me pls if this has any inplication with the skin in the future?. Would plasmage work?, Or is it better to go under the knife?. Im afraid to have a proper surgery as I have keloid scars from ceaserian and Im very afraid this could happen with my eyelid scars. Any advise would be highly appreciated. Many thanks

Kenneth Bermudez, MD, FACS · Answer

Plasmage uses plasma energy to sublimate or modify the tissue it is treating. There are many other modalities to modify the skin around the eyelids. Thermi Smooth, Fraxel, Erbium, chemical peel, etc are just some examples. These minimally invasive approaches have the advantage of convenience (in-office, less down time, expense) but cannot compare to the results you can achieve surgically.To be completely clear, surgical blepharoplasty will give most patients a superior result that can be achieved with any of the minimally invasive procedures.Now, not all patients are surgical candidates and less invasive options for those intermediate patients may be completely appropriate and indicated.I completely agree with the statement that you need to be evaluated by a doctor who is trained and credentialed. I recommend a board certified plastic surgeon who can offer both surgical and non-surgical options.Keloid scars are rare in eyelid surgery, but something you should discuss with the plastic surgeon at your consultation.Good luck

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Using Plasmage to address heavy upper eyelids would be a classical example of using a newer technology for the wrong application.  Upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery will be less traumatic and far more effective.  Anyone telling you an alternate narrative is probably someone you should avoid.  Good luck!

Thomas Buonassisi, MD · Answer

Plasmage treatments essentially cook the skin with plasma energy. This temporarily removes water and heat contracts the underlying dermis. There is a fair bit of heat trauma from this and of course the risk of burn injury. It is much safer to remove the skin surgically with no heat damage and with the added benefit of it being long lasting. Ask your Plasmage surgeon why they would not recommend the safer surgical aproach?

Richard O. Gregory, MD · Answer

Heat contraction versus eyelid surgery.  Both involve trauma to the skin and thus both cause scars and potentially both may cause Keloids.  True keloids as contrasted to hypertrophic scars are unusual on the face.  There is probably more trauma cause by plasma than by surgery although  surgery addresses deeper tissue problems including muscle laxity and fat pockets.  You should get a second opinion from  a surgeon (board certified Plastic Surgeon) who can do both and thus is not restricted to using only one modality (such as spas or practitioners who are not qualified).

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