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It is recommended that weekly sessions are performed over a four to six-week period. Individuals with mild lid laxity may be treated in fewer sessions with more weeks between

Each treatment takes about 30-40 minutes and is performed in our office by our doctors or trained professionals.

There are no specific pre-treatment requirements for FORMA-I. However, your doctor may ask you to stop using certain facial/eye creams with chemicals such as glyceric or hyaloronic acid, medications such as aspirin/ibuprofen or antibiotics, before the treatment. We also recommend no botox or other facial skin procedures one week prior to treatment.

The most common side effects are mild redness and swelling of the eyes. These side effects usually go away on their own within a few hours but can last up to 3-5days.

Some patients may experience a short period of increased dry eye symptoms. This is due to the expression and elimination of any “free” oil in the glands. The use of preservative free tears as needed and warm compresses daily, will continue to promote increased oil production and gland rejuvenation

Many patients combine FORMA-I with Lumecca I and Lumecca for the ultimate skin renovation treatment in addition to dry eye and MGD treatment. This combination of treatments addresses all in-demand facial concerns including skin laxity, uneven skin tone, uneven skin texture, wrinkles and pigmentation.

During treatment most patients will feel a heat sensation and 'feel' tighter. Over time patients typically notice a reduction in the folds of their skin leading to a smoother contour of the body. Textural irregularities will even out, and sagging skin will appear more toned. treatment.

FORMA-I is specifically designed to target the hard to reach, smaller areas of the eye. The radio frequency bipolar treatment is perfect for targeting the deeper glands of the eyelids allowing for a more effective evacuation of the glands

FORMA-I is a comfortable treatment with no downtime. Think of it as a hot stone massage. Ask your provider when you visit for a simple demonstration

Your doctor will give you specific post-treatment instructions.

You can return to your daily activities immediately after treatment. Moisturizers and makeup may be applied immediately after each treatment.

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Costs are dependent on the areas being treated and level of disease state for dry eye and MGD. We recommend booking a consultation with one of our trusted providers to receive a more precise idea of cost based on the results you wish to see.

This is a cash paid procedure with treatments averaging around $400-$700 per treatment. The goal is to get you off drops (prescriptions or OTC) which can cost anywhere from $2,000-$2,400 a year and are needed for the rest of your life.

FORMA-I uses radiofrequency (RF) to heat the meibomian glands, which are the glands that produce oil in the tears. This helps to clear the blockages in the glands and improve tear production. IPL is used to reduce inflammation in the eyes.

FORMA-I is safe for most people. However, it is not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma or corneal ulcers.

It varies. Most patients experience relief and get 1-2 treatments annually for continued relief FORMA-I is safe for most people. However, it is not recommended for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have certain eye conditions, such as glaucoma or corneal ulcers.

Most people start to see results from FORMA-I within a few days of the treatment. However, it may take several weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

FORMA-I is a non-surgical treatment that uses radiofrequency and IPL to improve tear production and relieve symptoms. Other dry eye treatments, such as artificial tears and prescription eye drops, can also help to relieve symptoms, but they do not address the root cause of dry eye, which is meibomian gland dysfunction.

The success rate of FORMA-I is high. Most people who have the treatment experience significant improvement in their dry eye symptoms. We are seeing anywhere from a 85%+ success rate in patients symptoms.