Could Thermage reduce my upper and lower eye bags?

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46 year old. What are my options and suggestions surgical and nonsurgical. If surgical do you suggest skin removal or the bottom bags or can an inside eye incision be successful or will it be hollow and too wrinkled? Is there any laser option like Thermage that could reduce the bags upper and lower? For upper I don’t want a new crease do you think it would b possible to reduce the heavy puffiness? What procedures I would not be a good candidate for? Thank you. Toronto area.

Brian S. Biesman, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I developed the Thermage eyelid treatment along with the technology many years ago and am thus very familiar with it.  Thermage is not helpful in reducing puffiness, "bags" or severe wrinkling.  It is excellent for mild to moderate tightening of good quality eyelid skin.  I hope this is helpful.

Oakville Plastic Surgery &amp; Medspa · Answer

Hello,
There are surgical and non-surgical treatment options available to you, Surgical would be upper & or lower Blepharoplasty, and for maintenance afterwards we recommend Thermage for eyes once yearly. On the other hand if you were looking for non-surgical I would recommend the Thermage eye treatment on its own which is great for collagen production and helping the skin tighten in the eye area. There will be tightening to the area, and results improve over time with collagen production. The pros to this treatment are; no down time, tighter eyes with reduced hooding, and results delivered in a single treatment for most patients.

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD · Answer

Thermage® is a safe, non-invasive, radiofrequency (RF) cosmetic procedure that’s clinically proven to help smooth, tighten and contour skin for an overall younger looking appearance. The treatment delivers natural looking results with little to no downtime —on all skin colors, on and off the face, all in a single procedure. Fast and easy, you can even come in during your lunch break and return to work after! Thermage® uses radiofrequency technology to heat the deep, collagen rich layers of your skin. The heat helps tighten existing collagen and stimulate the formation of new collagen, which reduces sagging, renews contours, and improves the smoothness and texture of the skin’s surface. Comfort Pulse Technology, including a vibrating handpiece delivers enhanced patient comfort. On the face, Thermage® can treat sagging skin, loose jowls, lack of definition in the jaw line, sagging neck skin (“turkey neck”), wrinkles and fine lines, and lack of definition in the lips. Around the eyes, Thermage® can treat under eye bags, hooding, rough texture on the eyelids, wrinkles and fine lines, and other contributors to tired looking eyes. Elsewhere on the body, Thermage® can treat wrinkled, sagging or bulging skin as well as the appearance of cellulite! While you will see an improvement immediately, Thermage® usually takes up to 6 months to see the maximum result and this improvement is said to last approximately 18 months. Often patients repeat Thermage® more often to get additional tightening. It's important, of course, to make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist because results can be variable depending on who is performing the procedure.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

Thermage is excellent for skin tightening on the face and other areas of the body. However, it will not affect the eye bags.  If your problem are eye bags then a surgical approach may be the best option.  Without photos it is difficult to assess.  Best, Dr. Green

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