Tempsure Envi in Walnut Creek
What Is Tempsure Envi?
Tempsure Envi, an innovative radiofrequency treatment from Cynosure, is a fast, safe, and effective way to address dry eye caused by meibomian gland dysfunction. By gently heating areas around your eyes with radiofrequency signals, our team can help reduce dry eye symptoms, including:
- Stinging or burning eyes
- Excess mucus in the eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Red or irritated eyes
- Eye fatigue
- Blurry vision
- Overly watery eyes
How Does TempSure Envi Treat Dry Eye?
For many people suffering from dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is to blame. MGD occurs when the oil-producing glands along your eyelid margin cannot produce enough oil for your tear layer to prevent your tears from evaporating too quickly. This is often caused by clogged oil glands or inflammation in the eyelids.
TempSure Envi uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to gently apply heat around the eyes. This helps to melt oil blockages in the meibomian glands, boost new oil production, and reduce inflammation around the eyes and eyelids.
Because TempSure RF targets the source of your dry eye symptoms—MGD—it allows you to find long-term relief from gritty, burning, and irritated eyes. In addition to soothing your dry eyes, TempSure also includes a positive side effect of tightening the skin around the eyes and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tempsure Envi is a safe, effective treatment for all skin types and tones. Because of the device’s accuracy, we can treat the delicate areas around your eyes.
If you’re interested in Tempsure Envi treatment, we’ll perform a dry eye consultation to determine whether this treatment will target the root cause of your symptoms. Our team will be with you every step of the way to answer questions and ensure your experience is comfortable and comprehensive.
Here are some of the most common questions patients may have about Tempsure Envi.
What Can I Expect from My Appointment?
Once we develop your treatment strategy, we’ll book a day for your session. On the day of your session, we’ll ask you to remove any makeup, creams, ointments, or sunscreen you may have on your skin before we have you relax in our treatment room.
During your treatment, we’ll gently heat your skin up to 122 and 167°F, which penetrates into the deep layers of your skin to stimulate collagen production. The treatment lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.
Does It Hurt?
You might experience a slight warming sensation during your session, but most patients describe their experience as comfortable.
After your session, you may experience some minor side effects, but these are quite normal and should subside in a few hours. Some of these side effects may include:
- Redness
- Slight swelling
- Tingling sensations
We’ll provide you with a recovery plan to help address these symptoms and keep your skin feeling comfortable.
Will I Need More Than 1 Treatment?
We recommend the number of sessions necessary to help you achieve your goals, but the exact number varies based on your unique condition and symptoms.
In most cases, we’ll recommend at least 4 sessions with 2 to 4 weeks between each session.
For most patients with MGD, an annual maintenance session is recommended after your initial treatment plan is complete.
When Will I See Results?
Tempsure Envi acts quickly, so you may notice results after your first session!
However, for the best results, we’ll have you come in for multiple sessions.
How Does Tempsure Envi Treat Dry Eye Syndrome?
TempSure Envi also gives us another treatment option for dry eye disease. TempSure allows us to target specific areas of your face. For dry eye treatment, we can stimulate meibomian gland function by heating the area just below your eyes.
Your meibomian glands produce an oil that adds moisture to your tears. Without that oil, your tears don’t properly moisturize your eyes. Without proper moisture, you experience dry eye symptoms.
