HIFU V-Max — eyes and eyelids
The thinnest area of the face calls for a dedicated device. V-Max works on the eye and mouth contours, in com…
- Personalised assessment
- Protocol explained
- Follow-up at the institute
How can I refresh tired eyelids without blepharoplasty?
Drooping eyelids, a heavy-looking gaze, fine lines around the eyes: the eye area is the first to age, because its skin is three times thinner than on the rest of the face. The good news: it is also an area that responds very well to non-surgical technologies — provided the devices used are genuinely designed for it.
Our eyelid protocol is built around HIFU V-Max, whose miniaturised transducers deliver focused ultrasound as close as possible to the upper and lower eyelids, the brows and the crow's feet — where standard cartridges cannot reach. Depending on the assessment, we combine it with fractional radiofrequency on the eye contour, decongesting LED photobiomodulation and targeted draining treatments for eye bags and dark circles.
The goal is an open, rested look, without blepharoplasty: the tightening effect builds over 8 to 12 weeks, session after session. The free aesthetic assessment examines the exact nature of your laxity — and tells you honestly if significant excess skin would be better addressed by surgery (prices per session, see also the Eye Bags & Dark Circles package).
The aesthetic assessment comes first
The eye-area assessment distinguishes three things that are often confused: the drooping eyelid (laxity), bags (volume) and dark circles (circulation and pigment). The protocol differs depending on which dominates — backed by close-up photos.
How we work
Day 1 — eye-area assessment + first stimulation
After the examination, the first session combines peri-orbital HIFU (tightens the eyelid), fractional radiofrequency (firms the thin dermis) and soothing LED.
Months 1 to 4 — alternating every 3 to 4 weeks
We alternate two types of appointment: fractional radiofrequency + LED (firmness), then peri-orbital nano-needling + LED (microcirculation, brightening dark circles). Around 6 appointments in total, aligned with the collagen cycle.
At every session — LED at the end of the appointment
The eye area marks easily: LED photobiomodulation limits redness and swelling so you leave looking presentable, with make-up possible from the next day.
Month 4 — photo check
Comparison with Day 1: lifted eyelid, brighter dark circles, smoother fine lines. If very pronounced bags remain, we tell you — see our limits below.
Afterwards — light maintenance
One radiofrequency or LED session every 2 to 3 months maintains firmness in this area, where the skin is the thinnest on the face.
Who it's for, and when to avoid it
Delicate area: no session on an eye that has recently had surgery, during an ongoing eye infection, or during pregnancy for HIFU. Contact lenses are removed during the session.
This is an aesthetic comfort treatment: it does not constitute a medical procedure, a diagnosis or a therapeutic treatment.
Possibilities and limits
What we do not promise.
A well-established fatty bag or significant excess skin calls for blepharoplasty, not for our technologies: if that is your case, we tell you at the assessment instead of selling you sessions that would disappoint.
Price
This protocol in practice
- Eyelids Free assessment with no obligation — quote given before any session Typical eye protocol: 6 appointments spread over 4 months, each at the listed price of the treatment concerned — the overall quote, itemised line by line, is given at the free assessment.
Technologies used
The treatments that make up this protocol
Infini fractional radiofrequency
Insulated micro-needles deliver radiofrequency directly into the dermis: the answer to enlarged pores, acne s…
LED photobiomodulation
Red, blue, infrared: each wavelength has its own target. Calming redness, drying out acne, kick-starting repa…
Eye Bags & Dark Circles package
Regain a rested look without surgery: periorbital HIFU, radiofrequency, nano-needling and LED, alternated ove…
Frequently asked questions
Can eyelids really be treated without surgery?
Yes, when laxity is mild to moderate: V-Max tightens the thin eyelid skin with focused ultrasound. If there is significant excess skin, we tell you frankly at the assessment — surgery then becomes the appropriate answer.
Is it painful so close to the eyes?
V-Max pulses are short, superficial and precise; the session is surprisingly bearable. Protective eyewear and a strict protocol keep the area safe.
When does the eye area start to look more open?
Gradually over 8 to 12 weeks, as the newly formed collagen contracts. Some clients notice a first change from week 3.
Does the protocol also work on pigmented dark circles?
Hollow dark circles and bags respond to firming and drainage; heavily pigmented dark circles call for a complementary approach, discussed at the assessment according to your skin tone.
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More about “Eyelids”
Our protocols are clearly explained and our prices published in full. The assessment that determines yours is free.
Other questions we're asked
Treatments involved
- HIFU V-Max — eyes and eyelids in Nice20 to 30 minutes
- Infini fractional radiofrequency in Nice60 minutes
- LED photobiomodulation in Nice20 minutes
- Eye Bags & Dark Circles package in Nice6 appointments spread over 4 and a half months
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A free consultation, with no obligation
We look at your skin, listen to your goal and tell you what works — and what won't. You receive a quote before any session.
