The area around our eyes is often one of the first places we notice visible signs of aging.
Fine lines become more noticeable. Skin can begin to look different than it did several years ago. Makeup may sit differently. The upper or lower eye area may simply look older or more tired than you feel.
It’s also an area where patients understandably want to be careful. The skin surrounding the eyes is delicate, which is why treatment should begin with an evaluation – not simply choosing the newest procedure you’ve seen online.
At Genovations Regen, one technology we can consider for appropriate patients concerned about wrinkles around the eyes is NeoGen® Plasma Skin Regeneration.
Why Does the Eye Area Show Aging So Easily?
Skin characteristics vary across different areas of the body. The skin around the eyes is relatively thin and is also constantly moving as we blink, smile and make facial expressions.
Over time, intrinsic aging and environmental factors such as sun exposure can contribute to visible changes in this area. That’s why patients often notice lines around their eyes even when they’re relatively happy with the appearance of the rest of their face.
What Is NeoGen?
NeoGen is a medical device that uses nitrogen plasma rather than laser light to deliver controlled thermal energy to tissue.
The NeoGen PSR system is FDA-cleared for several dermatological applications, including treatment of wrinkles and rhytids. That makes wrinkles one of the areas we can appropriately discuss when evaluating whether NeoGen may fit a patient’s aesthetic goals.
NeoGen Is Not a Laser
NeoGen does not use a laser. A laser uses light at specific wavelengths to deliver energy. NeoGen converts nitrogen gas into plasma and uses that plasma to deliver controlled thermal energy.
Both technologies may have roles in aesthetic medicine, but they aren’t interchangeable. The better question isn’t whether plasma is “better” than laser. It’s whether a particular treatment is appropriate for your skin, your concern and your goals.
Why Consultation Matters Around the Eyes
Not every concern around the eyes is caused by the same thing. A patient may describe “aging eyes,” but what they are actually concerned about could involve wrinkles, skin quality, volume changes, pigmentation, anatomy – or a combination of factors.
Those distinctions matter. NeoGen isn’t automatically the answer to every concern around the eyes.
During a consultation, we can look at what you’re actually trying to improve and discuss whether NeoGen or another approach makes sense. That also allows us to set realistic expectations before treatment.
What Is Treatment Like?
Your treatment experience will depend on the treatment plan selected by your provider. Before treatment, we’ll discuss preparation, comfort measures, expected recovery and aftercare.
Temporary redness, warmth, swelling, dryness or changes in the appearance of treated skin can occur following treatment. The intensity and duration of these effects vary.
Because the eye area is particularly visible, we also recommend planning treatment around your schedule rather than assuming you’ll look completely normal immediately afterward.
How Much Downtime Should I Expect?
NeoGen treatment intensity can vary, and so can recovery. A lighter treatment and a more intensive treatment shouldn’t automatically be expected to have identical downtime.
Your provider can explain what is anticipated with the treatment being recommended for you so you can plan around work, travel, social events and other commitments.
What About Upper Eyelid Surgery?
NeoGen and surgery are fundamentally different options. There are situations in which a surgical evaluation may be more appropriate for a patient’s anatomy or desired outcome.
We don’t believe a non-surgical treatment should be presented as if it can reproduce every result of surgery.
For patients who aren’t looking for surgery and whose primary concern is appropriate for NeoGen treatment, however, a non-surgical approach may be worth discussing. The consultation helps us determine which category you fall into.
A Natural-Looking Approach to Aesthetics
Our goal at Genovations isn’t to make every patient look dramatically different. Most of the people we see simply want to look refreshed and feel more confident in their appearance.
That philosophy is particularly important around the eyes. A successful aesthetic plan begins with understanding what you want to change – and just as importantly, what you don’t want to change.
Interested in NeoGen for the Eye Area?
If fine lines or wrinkles around your eyes are bothering you, the first step isn’t committing to a procedure. It’s finding out what’s appropriate.
During a NeoGen consultation at Genovations Regen, we’ll evaluate the area, discuss what you’re hoping to accomplish and explain your treatment options and expected downtime.
Schedule a NeoGen consultation with Genovations Regen to find out whether nitrogen plasma treatment is appropriate for your concerns.
Individual results and recovery vary. NeoGen is a prescription medical device, and treatment should be performed based on an appropriate medical evaluation.