Erbium + Eye Sofwave

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  Where you are now, and where we start

  Combined Erbium consultation assessing under-eye fat, tear troughs and skin concerns separately.

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  The change you want, the impression you keep

  Examination distinguishes protruding fat, hollows, skin laxity, pigmentation and eyelid function. A combination is not necessary for everyone; a single treatment or another approach may suit you better.

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  How it differs from similar options

  Surgical extent, energy-treatment area, shots, tip, order and interval are planned after examination. Whether treatments are done on the same day, and when energy can be applied to the surgical area, depends on how the wound heals.

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  Health information and recovery schedule

  Bruising, swelling, dryness or irritation can occur after surgery. Follow individual instructions for face washing, makeup, exercise and contact lenses; reviews check healing and eyelid function.

Combined Erbium consultation assessing under-eye fat, tear troughs and skin concerns separately.

A consultation option combining Erbium under-eye fat repositioning with Eye Sofwave. Surgery and energy treatment have different roles and treatment areas; the need for each is assessed first. Sofwave lists open wounds in the treatment area as a contraindication and does not recommend treatment directly over dermal fillers. Surgical wounds, previous injection sites and timing must be reviewed.

Bruising, swelling, dryness or irritation can occur after surgery. Follow individual instructions for face washing, makeup, exercise and contact lenses; reviews check healing and eyelid function. Risks include bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, difficulty closing the eyes, lower-lid position changes and revision surgery. Energy treatment adds risks such as pain, redness, swelling and thermal injury. Sofwave lists open wounds in the treatment area as a contraindication and does not recommend treatment directly over dermal fillers. Surgical wounds, previous injection sites and timing must be reviewed. Sudden visual change, severe eye pain or rapidly increasing swelling require urgent care. Combining procedures does not guarantee faster recovery or additional benefit.

• Q. What does Erbium + Eye Sofwave include?

  A consultation option combining Erbium under-eye fat repositioning with Eye Sofwave. Surgery and energy treatment have different roles and treatment areas; the need for each is assessed first. Surgery addresses protruding under-eye fat and the tear trough, while Eye Sofwave is considered for firmness of the skin around the eyes.

• Q. How does adding Eye Sofwave differ from Erbium fat repositioning alone?

  We examine separately the protruding fat and tear trough to be addressed by Erbium under-eye fat repositioning and the skin firmness around the eyes to be considered for Eye Sofwave. We first look at whether surgery alone can achieve the change you expect, and discuss additional treatment once your skin condition and the area that can be treated are confirmed. This is not a combination that resolves pigmented dark circles or all under-eye wrinkles at once.

• Q. Are Erbium surgery and Eye Sofwave done on the same day, with a fixed shot count?

  Sofwave is not applied if there is an open wound in the treatment area, and treatment directly over areas with filler is also not recommended. We check the product, area and timing of any previous under-eye filler and the surgical wound before deciding the treatment area and interval. The timing and shot count for treating the same area are decided by how you recover after surgery.

• Q. What should I expect during recovery from Erbium surgery with Eye Sofwave?

  We check bruising, swelling and eyelid function at the surgical site, and redness and tenderness in the Sofwave treatment area, separately. Even if the wound feels healed, please let the timing of any additional energy treatment be decided at a follow-up examination. Sudden changes in vision, severe eye pain or rapidly increasing swelling require immediate medical care, and strong stimulation and unplanned additional treatments should be avoided during recovery.

• Q. How do I choose a clinic for Erbium + Eye Sofwave in Gangnam, Seoul?

  Look at the examination and the plan rather than the treatment name. First, what the clinic checks before deciding. For this treatment, QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul starts by looking at this: “Combined Erbium consultation assessing under-eye fat, tear troughs and skin concerns separately”. Second, whether it explains why it recommends that scope and method, compared with the alternatives. Third, whether it reviews your progress with you when results are expected. Our doctor goes through these three points at consultation before the treatment is decided.

• Q. Where can I get Erbium + Eye Sofwave in Seoul?

  At QD Clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. We are at 3F, 502 Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Nonhyeon-dong, Seohee Building), a 4-minute walk from Exit 3 of Nonhyeon or Sinnonhyeon Station. Call +82-2-514-1650 or use the consultation form on this site to book a doctor’s consultation first.