Under Eye Rejuvenation – Surgical and Non-Surgical

Facial Injections

May 1, 2013

What causes “bags” under the eyes?

As we age it is not uncommon for fullness under the eyes to become more prominent. This occurs because fat pushes against weaker eyelid muscles, and can contribute to a face that looks tired and prematurely aged. A redistribution of cheek fat below the eyelid can accentuate the fullness, and the result is a crease extending from the inner aspect of the eyelid to the cheek, often referred to as a “tear-trough.”

What are the surgical options for eyes?

A surgical procedure called Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty (or Eyelid Lift) has been a common solution for many years to remove excess skin and fat under the eyes, and address muscle weakness. This procedure is performed under sedation in our Accredited Surgical Facility and results in long-lasting improvement in the contour of the lower eyelid. However, surgery is not always appropriate, as many people have concerns regarding the length of recovery.

What are the non-surgical options for the eyes?

Over the last few years, a less invasive procedure for this area has become quite popular and has also been shown to dramatically reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes. Rather than removing the skin and fat, a hyaluronic acid based injectable filler such as Restylane® is used to fill and shape the under-eye area. Tear-trough filling , like Botox, is a “lunch-time” procedure. The results are instant and last between 6 and 12 months. There may be some bruising and/or mild swelling but these normally disappear in around a week.

Learn More About Your Options

We want you to be informed about your options regarding your eyelids, so please contact us to make a complimentary appointment with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons or Injection Specialists to find out how we can help you!

A Guide to the Common Side Effects of Botox Injections

You may be a veteran when it comes to Botox Cosmetic® treatments, or perhaps you have never mustered up the nerve to try it. Either way, there’s a good chance you don’t really know what Botox consists of. You just know it does wonders for your facial wrinkles! When used in small doses, it successfully treats a variety of health problems such as

A Complete Guide to Pure Skin Dermal Fillers

George Bernard Shaw once said, “You don’t stop laughing when you grow old, you grow old when you stop laughing.” So by all means, keep laughing and enjoy this journey we call life! Though our laughter and smile displays our inner beauty, it often leaves behind signs of aging. Over time our smiles, smirks, frowns and scowls inevitably affect the volume and surface of our skin, resulting in a less youthful appearance as we age. At the Centre for Pure Skin, we are here to help you age gracefully and beautifully. One way to reverse the signs of time is through the use of cosmetic dermal fillers. By using dermal fillers, we can restore volume and tackle those smile lines so you can laugh in the face of old age.

3 Important Reasons to Consider Dermal Filler in the Midface

Dermal Fillers are a safe, conservative, and effective way to correct signs of aging. The aging process begins with a slowing in the production of the hyaluronic acid, collagen, and elastin that gives us the look of youthful, smooth, and supple skin. It begins in our 20’s and continues to decline throughout our lifetimes. Then as we age, we begin to develop bone loss, fat loss, and muscle atrophy that exacerbates the appearance of skin laxity, hollowness, fine lines, and wrinkles. Most fillers are comprised of the hyaluronic acid that is found naturally in the body and safely absorbed over the duration of the filler. One of the main areas of the face that patients regularly have injected is the mid-face (cheek area). Injections in this area can correct many of the main concerns that you may have with the appearance of your face. Here are three great reasons that patients seek dermal filler injections.