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Suitability for Thermage of eyelids and skin around the eyes
Generally, Thermage works best on skin on people between the ages
of 30 and 60 years. Under 30 years, the results can also be very good
as the collagen is excellent, but it is rarely needed as the skin is
quite tight itself in most people. Over 60 years of age, Thermage
still works but due to the damage of the collagen over time, the
results tend to be less dramatic. Also, other factors that cause skin
damage such as smoking in the past, tend to reduce the effects of
Thermage.
Crepey or wrinkled skin of the upper eyelids, fine wrinkles or some
loose skin either just above, to the side or below the eye and mild
pudding can all be improved by the special eye treatment by Thermage.
Not only is the skin is self tightened, but by tightening the
surrounding skin, the eyebrows tend to be lifted giving a brighter,
more open eye.
The smoothing of the skin of the upper eyelid is often noticed first
by ladies finding it easier to apply their eye makeup once again.
However, severe deadliness of the upper eyelid and severe flooding of
the brow cannot be treated by skin tightening alone. In such cases,
surgery to either the skin and structures around the high such as a
blepharoplasty or even a brow lift may be required.
It is for such reasons that all clients are assessed at absence of
ethics before treatment at a consultation.
Previous eye surgery including laser eye surgery
As noted previously in this website, the requirement of an occular
shield to protect the eye requires anyone who has had previous surgery
to the eye itself to have a letter from the ophthalmic surgeon who
performed the eyes surgery, advising suitability for an ocular shield
to be inserted.
Benefits of eye treatment by Thermage
Skin tightening of the eyelid gives a tighter and smoother upper
eyelid, giving a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing look.
Tauter and smoother skin around the eye, lifts the eyebrow and local
tissues, helping to reduce the under eye "Bags".
Due to the nature of the skin, the effects are subtle but many people
seen improvement immediately post treatment. As the collagen continues
to contract and new collagen is formed as part of the healing process,
the improvement continues up to six month after treatment.
Research by Thermage themselves suggests that between 80 and 90% of
people notice an improvement over the six-month period. Also, reports
of side effects are minimal.
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