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This column first appeared in Valerie Monroe’s Newsletter. How not to mess up your faceavailable for subscription on Substack.
It may seem strange, but I happen to like dark circles under my eyes. I think they add personality to the face (myself included). But for those who don’t find that appealing, there are options.
question: I hate what is happening under my eyes. I consulted a cosmetic dermatologist who uses an Agnes brand RF microneedling device to treat the area. Price tag: $4,500. Wow! Is it worth the money? Do your experts have an opinion on this device or other viable options?
answer: Dark circles under my eyes are not my problem. united nationslist. But I understand that it can make you look tired when you’re not, or decorated when you don’t want to celebrate. Dear reader, you are not alone in your predicament. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, between 2019 and 2022, blepharoplasty (eye remodeling surgery) increased by 13%. I asked his HNTFUYF DermDiva Heidi his Waldorf doctor. Thank her for her best advice on solutions. “A deep enough resurfacing procedure can tighten the skin, reduce creepiness, and reduce the appearance of lower eyelid bags,” Waldorf says.
What procedure? like what?!
Calm down, everyone! Dr. Waldorf explains, “This includes treatments using radiofrequency (RF) microneedling, peels (ablative RF), and carbon dioxide, erbium, and thulium lasers.”
but. (Imagine that word weighs 400 pounds.) lose The dark circles under the eyes are surgical. Lower blepharoplasty (lower eyelid surgery) may include removing or repositioning the fat pad and removing excess skin. ” Click here for more information about the surgery.
“If you only want to consider non-invasive treatments for now, go ahead with RF microneedling,” says Waldorf. “But keep your expectations realistic. If you’re in doubt, talk to a blepharoplasty surgeon to find out whether you’re a candidate for blepharoplasty and what to expect from it.” Let me know.” The more information you have, the easier the decision should be.
My two cents: Of the 5 or so friends who have chosen facelifts, they did so because they “didn’t like” something about their face or neck. Hate is a strong word that expresses a strong emotion.and because you said dislike If you’re concerned about dark circles under your eyes, Waldorf’s suggestion that you see an oculoplastic surgeon may be the quickest way to decide the fate of your face. If you find yourself leaving the office on a whim, you can always opt for a less invasive procedure with the knowledge that it may cause a little more damage to your wallet than frustration.
The first edition was published on February 27th.
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