Combined Procedures to Rejuvenate the Eyes
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The delicate skin around the eye is highly susceptible to signs of aging. Colorado eyelid surgery specialists Dr. Steven Vath and Dr. Andrew Wolfe review how procedures including upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, Pearl fractional laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) can be used to restore a youthful and rested appearance to the eye area.
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Environmental factors, allergies, repeated facial expressions, and aging can all be contributing factors in making the eyes appear tired or even sad and angry. The skin around the eyes is thin to begin with, and as the body ages, this skin becomes even thinner. This may lead to various signs of aging around the eyes, most often in the form of dark circles, crow's feet, and puffiness.
Several procedures exist, both surgical and nonsurgical, to help combat these signs of aging. Common treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are used to improve wrinkles and crow's feet; blepharoplasty is used to alleviate sagging and puffiness; Pearl fractional laser tightens the skin around the eyes and improves tone and texture and intense pulsed light (IPL) is used to help improve dark circles under the eyes. Although these procedures and treatments can be administered individually, having them performed together typically results in optimal results for eye rejuvenation.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery) removes excess fat and skin around the eye to eliminate any "puffiness." Above the eye, excess skin that causes a "hooded" appearance can be eliminated, while below the eye, pockets of fat can be removed and the skin tightened for correction of undereye "bags." Incisions are almost undetectable after surgery, particularly in the case of lower eyelid surgery using the transconjunctival technique, which places the incision entirely inside the lower eyelid. Blepharoplasty can contribute significantly to a happy and rejuvenated appearance.
Brow Lift
A brow lift can be performed using a mini, endoscopic or traditional technique. This procedure is helpful for smoothing the forehead and lifting the eyebrows for a more alert and youthful look. A traditional or coronal brow lift, no longer widely performed, requires an incision that spans from ear to ear across the scalp, and is appropriate in cases of significant skin laxity. An endoscopic brow lift uses smaller incisions and an endoscope (a tiny camera) to achieve results very similar to the coronal technique with smaller incisions. The mini brow lift is even less invasive (just small incisions in the hairline near the outer portion of the eyebrows) and focuses on improving the outer brow.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
When we make repeated facial expressions, the muscles used to make them can create lines and wrinkles, commonly called frown lines or crow's feet. With the addition of aging and the loss of skin elasticity, these wrinkles can become more prominent and noticeable. BOTOX Cosmetic is a non-surgical treatment that works to block the nerves that cause the facial muscles to contract. It is administered in targeted areas of the face using a very fine needle, relaxing the target muscles for a smoother skin appearance.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a non-surgical approach for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and folds in the face. Fillers also add volume to the skin, filling and smoothing lines and wrinkles from under the skin. Treatments are similar to BOTOX in that they are injected using a fine needle and are relatively quick, however fillers produce immediately visible results. There are a variety of different dermal fillers available, and your doctor will help you determine which is best suited to your needs.
Pearl Fractional Laser
The Pearl fractional laser is a fractional laser that is used for improving the skin tone, and is particularly effective in treating the delicate skin around the eyes. Emitting a patented wavelength of light, the Pearl fractional laser is used on a fraction of the skin in a pattern of "dots," leaving the skin in between unharmed. The body works to repair the treated area, regenerating cells and rebuilding collagen. Patients can see smoother and younger-looking skin around their eyes within a week of their treatment. Pearl fractional laser can be used on its own or combined with a surgical procedure such as blepharoplasty or a brow lift.
Intense Pulsed Light
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including thin skin around the eyes. This thin skin can create a tired look to the eyes and expose the blood vessels beneath its surface. When these blood vessels swell, they trigger the appearance of dark circles underneath the eye, which can, in turn, lead to an overall tired or aged appearance. IPL works by using pulses of light to treat specific areas of the face, which can result in smoother and younger looking skin.
Comprehensive Rejuvenation
Although each of these procedures can be performed alone and can help to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes, combining these procedures often gives patients optimal results. For example, eyelid surgery can be combined with BOTOX Cosmetic to achieve a more vibrant look along with softened lines around the eyes. Because each procedure targets a particular cosmetic improvement, combining these procedures can result in comprehensive eye rejuvenation, leading to a younger and refreshed appearance.
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Author Resource :
Dr. Steven Vath and Dr. Andrew Wolfe are board certified plastic surgeons specializing in Denver facelift surgery. They also perform eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), neck lift, brow lift as well as body contouring procedures, breast procedures and medical spa services.
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Health and Fitness
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Beauty
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