As we all age, and even from as early as age 35, the delicate eye area starts to sag. Obviously, with time and sometimes genetic reasons, the area can appear to age quicker than the rest of our face.
In particular, ageing of this area is seen with sagging and dropping of the eyebrow and worsening of excess skin of the eyelid.
Not forgetting the lower eyelid area, where eye bags and wrinkles and lose skin can make us look tired and perhaps older than we are.
Of course ‘crows feet’, the wrinkles surrounding our eyes can also aggravate the tired and ageing appearance.
Prior to the advent of plasma energy devices, undergoing invasive surgery was in a lot of cases the only solution to treat excessive upper eyelid skin and firming the lower lid area.
And of course, cosmetic surgery, the Surgical Blepharoplasty, is always an option.
However, now with Plasmage Technology, the most advanced in terms of plasma energy treatments, it’s now possible to treat the delicate eye area without cutting and is performed by properly trained medical doctors.
The Plasmage Blepharoplasty procedure (non-surgical) works by creating a series of tiny dots on the skin which trigger an instant contraction and tightening of the skin fibres, to create a lifting, remodeling and rejuvenating effect of the area treated.
Plasmage uses the fourth state of matter, Plasma, to achieve this.
The principle involves the ionization of gases contained in the air to create a small electrical arc.
These ‘arcs’ can be used to treat specific areas of concern without damaging the surrounding areas or applying any unwanted heat to them.
This procedure can be performed for a wide range of skin and ageing concerns.
It is a very safe and importantly, effective treatment on all skin types.
There is minimal discomfort but the treatment is performed usually using topical anaesthetic to minimise any chance of discomfort for the patient.
The average treatment takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes depending on the areas being treated.
The advantage of the Plasmage Blepharoplasty or other anti-ageing treatment versus surgery, is that the down time is minimal.
There may be some swelling of the areas treated, which last approximately two to three days and this does patient dependent.
A small amount of ‘crusting’ of the skin in the treated area is to be expected, which is usually gone within 5-7 days.
This can be covered with a proper medical concealer foundation.
Hence, return to normal activities including work, sport and so on.
This procedure provides dramatic results for a wide variety of skin concerns, and it is considered the only non-surgical Blepharoplasty option.
Obvious improvement are visible after one treatment usually from 14 days with anywhere between 45 and 60 days being the final result from that treatment session.
As with most procedures, some patients may require additional sessions, between one and three in total, depending on the area to be treated and the initial severity of the problem.
Results can be expected to last several years.
However, as we age, repeat procedures may be necessary to maintain these are generally done at three to five years apart as necessary.
For more information or a consultation, contact Sinclair Aesthetics on 011 453-3450/2 or visit www.sinclairaesthetics.co.za
