Eyes by Thermage (TM), A New and Non-Surgical Eyelift Procedure is now available in Singapore

Singapore (PRWEB) May 30, 2006

Thermage introduces Eyes by Thermage (TM), a non-invasive eye area procedure, at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Annual Meeting in Boston last month. This new procedure allows physicians to reduce hooding, improve texture, tone and smoothness of the eye area, and soften fine lines and crow's feet.

"This new treatment represents a safe, new and unique option for eyelid rejuvenation," said Dr Ng Wei Bunn, a certified aesthetic physician with American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and one of the few doctors in Singapore trained in Thermage for Eyes. "Aging causes wrinkling and sagging of the delicate eyelid skin. In a multi-centre study, patients experienced minimal discomfort during the procedure and reported smoother and tighter skin."

Eyes by Thermage (TM) has already been introduced in Japan, Korea, Mexico, Canada and Brazil with strong enthusiasm and excitement from patients and the medical community. "In a recent survey of 2,000 women, majority reported that they are interested in a cosmetic procedure that reduces lines, wrinkles, crow's feet, and bags around the eyes." said Dr Alan Ho of Cosmopolitan Clinic. “Patients are always looking for ways to treat eyelid aging and previously, only surgical options are available. Eyes by Thermage™ is an attractive option for patients who do not want an invasive surgical procedure or a "over-done" look that can result from a surgery."

As part of the Eyes by Thermage (TM) launch, Thermage is also introducing the new 0.25cm2 ThermaTip(TM) which allows clinicians to more effectively and safely treat the upper eyelid area. The new ThermaTip(TM) has a shallower heating profile and provides the smoothing and tightening effects that patients are looking for.

Eyes by Thermage (TM), like Face and Body by Thermage (TM)) procedures, works by sending radio frequency energy through the skin into underlying collagen. The heating causes collagen to heat up and remodel. This remodeling process results in skin tightening and new collagen deposition. After a Thermage(TM) treatment, improvement and the skin tightening effect continues over a period of 4-6 months. Body by Thermage(TM) received FDA clearance in January 2006 for non-invasive treatment of wrinkles, tightening and contouring of the arms, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, legs, and hands.

"Thermage for treatment around the eye area is a single treatment and requires the insertion of a small plastic ocular shield to protect the eyes during the procedure." explains Dr Alan Ho. "Both eyelids and the surrounding area receive radio-frequency pulses over the one hour procedure to create taut, smooth contours and soften lines and crow's feet. The tightening effect continues after the treatment and takes about four to six months to achieve optimum results. There is no recovery time and most people return to their regular activities right away.”

Mrs Ng, 60 who recently received Thermage treatment to her eye area describes, "My eyelids are a little loose and sagging from age and as a result, my double eyelids are hidden and my eyes appear small. Since having Thermage on my eyelid, the sagging has improved, my double eyelids are more visible and it is much easier to apply eye make-up now."

Another happy patient who received Eyes by Thermage(TM) treatment said “I was very happy with the results. There are less lines and reduced bags around the eyes”

"Eyes by Thermage (TM) treatment has shown good preliminary results but proper patient selection is important to achieve optimum results." cautions Dr Ng Wei Bunn. "The best candidates are between the ages of 35 to 65, have moderate hooding, crow's feet, eyelid laxity and under-eye bags. Patients who have excess fat bulges or major hooding may not achieve dramatic improvement."

For women who seek to improve and rejuvenate their eyes, Eyes by Thermage (TM) may be the treatment they have been waiting for.

Dr Ng Wei Bunn and Dr Alan Ho are Thermage certified physicians at Cosmopolitan Clinic in Singapore. (73 Circular Road. Singapore 049427.Tel 6327 3773)

You can find out more about Thermage at http://www.cosmopolitanclinic.com

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