Eye Thermage: Can It Improve Fine Lines and Sagging Around the Eyes?

Eye Thermage Effects

Can It Improve Fine Lines and Sagging Around the Eyes?

Hello.

I am Dr. Tae-oh Park, Director of Relive Clinic, where we conduct research to reduce treatment pain.

The area around the eyes

is the first part of the face

to show signs of aging.

Because the skin is thin and has few sebaceous glands,

even a slight loss of elasticity

can easily lead to fine lines and sagging.

Today, I will summarize

the principles of Eye Thermage,

the effects you can expect,

the criteria for choosing the number of shots,

and how long the results last—

as well as other useful information

to know when considering lifting around the eyes.

1. How does Eye Thermage improve the area around the eyes?

Eye Thermage is a radiofrequency (RF) treatment designed specifically for the eye area.

It delivers thermal energy to the dermal layer

and induces collagen regeneration and tissue contraction.

The key is to gradually restore

skin that has lost elasticity.

​	Eye Thermage Features
Treatment principle	Induces collagen regeneration in the dermal layer using radiofrequency (RF)
Treatment areas	Specifically for the eye area, including the eyelids, under-eye area, and outer corners of the eyes
Expected effects	Improvement of fine lines, reduced elasticity, and mild sagging
When results appear	Gradual improvement over approximately 1–3 months
Duration of results	Varies by individual, but approximately 6 months to 1 year

Difference Between Thermage and Eye Thermage

Unlike regular Thermage,

it uses a dedicated 0.25㎠ tip

so energy can be delivered delicately

even to the curved upper eyelids and the area around the eyes.

What matters is not strong heat,

but delivering energy evenly

according to the thin structure of the eye area.

Stages of Aging in the Eye Area: Progression of Aging

2. Is Eye Thermage alone sufficient?

It can help improve fine lines and elasticity around the eyes,

but it is not a treatment that resolves every type of wrinkle.

Deep expression lines that appear when smiling

are caused by muscle movement,

so Eye Botox may sometimes be performed in combination.

If sagging is also present,

combining it with another lifting treatment,

such as Eye Ultherapy, may be helpful.

In addition, if the skin is thin and severe internal dryness is present,

one option is to improve the dermal environment

by using a skin booster such as Eye Rejuran together.

3. How should you choose between 225 and 450 shots?

A higher number of shots is not necessarily better.

It is important to choose according to the current condition of the eye area.

( Other lifting treatments are similar.

A higher number of shots does not mean they are right for every skin type. )

Eye Thermage with 225 shots

is often performed when there is

relatively early loss of elasticity

or the beginning of fine lines.

Eye Thermage with 450 shots

is often performed when sagging

has progressed somewhat further.

In particular, because the eye area

differs from person to person in skin thickness,

fat volume, and orbital structure,

even when the same device is used,

results may vary depending on

how the depth and density of the energy are adjusted.

Summary of 5 Key Points!

① Eye Thermage is a radiofrequency treatment specifically for the eye area

that induces collagen regeneration in the dermis.

② It can help improve fine lines and early sagging,

but expression lines may sometimes require combined treatment.

③ For Eye Thermage, choosing between 225 and 450 shots

according to the current condition of the eye area is important.

④ The effects appear gradually over 1–3 months,

and results last approximately 6 months to 1 year.

⑤ Accurately determine whether the current condition around the eyes is loss of elasticity

or structural sagging, and then establish an appropriate treatment plan.

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※ This post was written directly by Apgujeong Relive Clinic in compliance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act.

※ Treatment results and effects vary from person to person, and side effects such as swelling, bruising, or inflammation may occur.