Do Radio Frequency Devices Work for Hooded Eyes?
Over the past 15 years, different companies have promoted heating devices as non surgical
solutions for sagging skin.
Unfortunately the harsh reality is that more heat does not result in more tightening.
In fact in my experience many people have come to our practice after undergoing these
treatments feeling that their skin looked more aged and thinner.
This makes sense when you think about the physiology of skin.
A young face has layers of fat which creates not only volume but contributes to the health
and glow of youthful skin.
In fact in our practice, we routinely use prp or platelet rich plasma derived from your
own blood to enhance the fat cells under the skin to contribute to better skin quality.
It is my perception that the high energy heat levels which are being delivered by these
newer heating technologies which boast about how high their temperatures reach is actually
literally cooking the fat under the skin an accelerating the aged appearance.
Temporary benefit is typically perceived due to swelling which creates the illusion of
volume.
With this understanding, it’s clear in my opinion that hooded eyes are best managed
by cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty.