Plastic surgery is a very big commitment financially and emotionally. With the new normal of zoom meetings and virtual life, we are staring at our faces on camera all day. If those under eye bags and drooping eyelids keep catching your eye we can help, no surgery involved! 

As we age our eyelids stretch and the muscles supporting them weaken. This causes drooping or hooding eyelids, crows feet, under eye bags and an overall increase in laxity of skin. Up until recently the most effective way to address drooping eyelids or under eye bags was with the surgical procedure called a Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee). This is a type of surgery that repairs droopy eyelids and involves cutting away excess skin, muscle and fat above and below the eyelid. While this surgery produces great results it typically takes 6 weeks to recover and the recovery can be painful. The blepharoplasty costs $3,000 on average, not including other expenses such as operating room charge, anesthesia, and the opportunity cost of your 6 weeks of recovery time! 

If you are looking for an alternative to plastic surgery, Radiance Advanced Skincare in Wilbraham is the place for you. We offer two great alternatives to the Blepharoplasty depending on the clients immediate needs and desired result. Microneedling with PRP and the Plasma Pen Treatment both naturally stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin. These treatments provide a more natural way to improve skin texture and laxity of skin without cutting it away. Another bonus is no hospital visit, anesthesia or long recovery times. Read on below for a detailed explanation of Microneedling with PRP and the Plasma Pen treatment to see which could best fit your needs.

Microneedling with PRP to address under eye bags as an alternative to the Blepharoplasty

Microneedling with PRP is a method of introducing a controlled wound into the skin which induces growth factors, new collagen and elastin with limited down time. It can be used on all skin types to address fine lines, skin laxity, hyperpigmentation, and acne scarring. PRP is your body's own platelet rich plasma, after a blood draw your blood is spun down in a centrifuge and the PRP is extracted and reinjected into the area of concern to supercharge the results. 

A series of 3-6 treatments priced at $400-$450 are recommended at 4-week intervals followed by 6 month maintenance treatments. Treatments leave the skin markedly red for the first 24-48 hours. This is considered the “downtime” and we recommend not having events scheduled during this timeframe. After the first 24-48 hours, the skin naturally flakes as it sheds dead cells. The entire recovery process averages 5 days. This is a great alternative to plastic surgery as it gradually thickens the epidermis and increases elastin which tightens skin and lessens the appearance of the under eye bags. Microneedling with PRP can be combined with Botox to lift the eyebrows and create smoother crows feet wrinkles (smile wrinkles). This too will lessen the appearance of the under eye bags. 

The Plasma Pen Treatment to address drooping eyelids and under eye bags as an alternative to the Blepharoplasty

 The FDA approved Plasma Pen rejuvenates the skin from the inside out in a non-surgical way to brighten, smooth, and contour drooping skin around the eyes. This treatment is a pioneer in soft-surgery that utilizes super-fine, adaptable probes for optimal results. The Plasma energy successfully triggers fibroblasts in underlying skin tissue to activate natural collagen production and tissue repair with accuracy and patient comfort in mind. A series of 1- 2 treatments offer results that last up to 3 years. Pricing is determined at your free consultation as each client has unique needs. Treatments cause immediate scabs to develop that will take 7-14 days to fall off. This is considered “downtime” and you may not want to schedule any events during this timeframe. This is a great option for clients with severe hooding and skin laxity around their eyes who want to achieve younger-looking and more energetic eyes in 12 weeks. 

Both Microneedling with PRP and the Plasma Pen are great alternatives to plastic surgery. With limited recovery time and no surgery required, both treatments will help smooth your under eyes and tighten your upper eyelids. Check out our Client Transformation photo gallery to see Microneedling and Plasma Pen before and after pictures. Book your free consultation at Radiance Advanced Skin Care in Wilbraham, MA today.

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