Under eye bags and wrinkles are a major aesthetic concern for most people as they age. No matter how many creams and topical treatments one may try, they are hard to improve without actual surgery for more advanced under eye aging. While lower blepharoplasty techniques are the definitive treatment, surgery involves recovery and does not produce an immediate effect.
Now along comes the Neotensil Under Eye reshaping product which is neither a surgical procedure, laser or cosmeceutical treatment. It is an clever and innovative use of a polymer film that can be applied to temporarily tighten and reshape the under eye area. The name is actually an acronym that after Neo stands for transforming (T), elastic (E), noninvasive (N), supportive (S), invisible (I) and layer. (L)
Neotensil uses a proprietary cross-linking polymer film technology which is applied in a two-step process. Initially a base is mixed with an activator and then it is applied with a special tool. Once it dries, it creates a clear and flexible membrane on top of the under eye skin that tightens and smooths as the polymer contracts on setting. A clinical study showed that 99% of patients showed visible improvement in compressing and changing the shape of the under eye area. Many patients in the study (70%) showed substantial improvement with a change in at least two grades in an aesthetic improvement scale. Its effects are temporary and last from 16 to 24 hours.
Under the marketing name Living Proof, Neotensil is distributed through Valeant Pharmaceuticals as a kit. It retails for $500 and has enough product for 50 applications. This factors into $10 a use. While most people will probably not use it as an everyday cosmetic treatment, it is a great product for special events or a night out on the town for those who want to temporarily improve that tired under eye look.
Dr. Barry Eppley
Indianapolis, Indiana