“You look so tired… is everything okay?”
Many women hear this far more often than they would like — even when they actually feel well, healthy, and full of energy.
For my patient Melissa, this comment became almost constant.
“I was tired of hearing it,” she told me. “It’s so demoralizing.”
She knew exactly where the problem was: her eyes.
Over time, her eyelids had become heavier and more hooded, creating a shadowed appearance that made her look permanently tired.
It wasn’t just an aesthetic issue — it affected how she saw herself every single day.
When your eyes no longer reflect how you feel
The sagging skin didn’t only make her eyes look smaller.
It also interfered with her daily routine in surprisingly frustrating ways.
Makeup became a challenge:
• eyeshadow smudged,
• eyeliner transferred,
• nothing stayed in place — and ironically, very little could even be seen.
“It felt like no matter what I did, I couldn’t look like myself anymore,” she shared.
Her hooded eyes had become more than a cosmetic concern. They were affecting her confidence and how she presented herself to the world.
And the most frustrating part? There was very little she could do about it.
Why the eye area is so difficult to treat
Eye creams do not correct hooded eyelids.
And the eye area is one of the most delicate and complex regions of the face.
The skin is extremely thin and sensitive, with important blood vessels just beneath the surface.
For this reason, many aesthetic treatments are either unsuitable for this area or can only target very specific parts of the eye.
That is exactly why I was so excited to bring Neogen Plasma to Iluminance Skin Clinic.
Iluminance Skin Clinic is currently the only clinic in Portugal offering Neogen Plasma, making this advanced technology available exclusively to our patients.
What is Neogen Plasma?
Neogen Plasma is a revolutionary treatment designed to tighten loose, crepey skin around the eyes, opening up the eyelids and restoring a brighter, more open, and refreshed look.
It:
• improves eyelid laxity
• smooths fine lines and wrinkles
• reduces puffiness
• helps improve pigmentation, including dark circles
What makes Neogen Plasma truly unique is its exceptional safety profile.
It is one of the only technologies that can be safely used on the entire eye area — including the eyelids — without the need for protective eyewear.
Because it treats the full surface around the eyes, results are:
• even
• natural-looking
• visibly rejuvenating
In many cases, Neogen Plasma can act as a non-surgical alternative to an eyelid lift.
How the technology works
Neogen Plasma uses nitrogen plasma, a state of matter similar to gas — like lightning or the northern lights.
The device delivers a pressurised pulse of plasma that heats the skin for just 15 milliseconds.
This precise and controlled energy stimulates the skin’s natural regeneration process, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin — the essential proteins responsible for firmness and elasticity.
Is the treatment painful?
Personally, I did not find the treatment painful.
However, we always apply numbing cream to ensure maximum comfort.
The energy level and number of pulses are fully customised:
• for those who want more dramatic results in fewer sessions
• or for those who prefer a more gradual approach with enhanced comfort
Each treatment plan is tailored individually.
The results
Over the following months, the skin becomes progressively:
• firmer
• smoother
• more youthful
When we treat the eye area, the result is a look that appears:
• rejuvenated
• open
• well-rested
You no longer look tired — you look exactly how you feel.
And for those who love wearing makeup, there is an added benefit:
you can finally apply it effortlessly, beautifully highlighting your refreshed eyes.
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Is Neogen Plasma right for you?
If you would like to learn more about Neogen Plasma and how this treatment can help restore a brighter, more youthful eye area, we invite you to book a consultation at Iluminance Skin Clinic.
It will be our pleasure to guide you with advanced technology, medical expertise, and a refined aesthetic eye.
Vania Cardoso
Iluminance Skin Clinic
