We often hear the same concern: with age the double-eyelid crease grows thinner and the eyelid begins to droop, leaving an impression of always looking sleepy. Many people look into ptosis correction or upper blepharoplasty, then stop at the thought that surgery which shows still feels like too much. This article introduces Virtue RF VirtueEye, a radiofrequency treatment that works directly on the eyelid area without surgery.
What kind of device is Virtue RF
Virtue RF is a radiofrequency device made by ShenB. It has FDA clearance and is used widely outside Korea as well. Two features define it. The first is the cooling system built into the handpiece, which holds the temperature of the epidermis steady. The second is the microneedles that reach into the dermis and deliver radiofrequency energy from their tips.
How it works to support lifting
Radiofrequency is an electrical current that oscillates more than a million times per second. Inside the body it converts into heat energy that stimulates cells. The difficulty is that if this heat reaches the skin surface as it is, it can lead to damage to the epidermis or considerable pain. Virtue RF takes a different route: the surface is calmed by cooling while the heat is sent only into the dermis through a set of fine needles. Around the coagulation zones formed in the dermis, elastin and collagen production is activated, and this is what encourages skin regeneration and improved firmness.
What separates it from familiar radiofrequency devices such as Thermage or Oligio is that the depth of the needles can be adjusted. Energy can be placed precisely at the depth each area calls for, so the eyelid, an area that has long been difficult to approach, can be treated directly. If that sounded complicated, it is enough to remember it as a radiofrequency device that uses needles, which is why it can be used on the eyelids.
How a VirtueEye session goes
It starts with a consultation with the doctor to decide whether the treatment is appropriate. Numbing cream is then applied and preparation begins. Discomfort is generally not at a level that calls for much worry, though how strongly it is felt differs from person to person.
The session covers not only the skin over both eyelids but also the tissue around the brows, where the muscles that open the eye connect. Going over the whole of the loosened tissue around the eyes without leaving gaps is what allows the change in the eye area to follow through naturally.
How many sessions are needed
VirtueEye is not a treatment that brings the change most people have in mind after a single session. At SKINIQUE Clinic we generally suggest a course of about five sessions, and because the right number varies with the condition of the eyelids, it is best to plan it together during a consultation. Compared with surgery, there is less discomfort and shorter downtime, so the return to daily life is quicker.
Wrapping Up
Virtue RF VirtueEye is a lifting treatment that uses a radiofrequency device with cooling and depth-adjustable needles to work directly on the eyelid area, and it can be one option to consider when eyelid drooping is a concern but surgery feels like too much. Detailed pricing is available on the price guide. If you are wondering whether it suits the condition of your own eyelids, ask us through chat about the right treatment direction for your eye-area concerns.
This article was written by Dr. Park Tae-hyung, Chief Director. He is the chief director of SKINIQUE Clinic and serves as an academic director of the Korean Society for Laser Dermatology and Trichology.
First published January 14, 2024 · Last reviewed August 23, 2026
This article is general medical information. Skin conditions and responses to treatment can differ from person to person. Whether to undergo treatment, and by which method, should be decided through a consultation.