If your eyes are looking tired, you may want to turn to your aesthetic physician for some help. A surgical eyelift, or blepharoplasty, can help improve the look of aging eyes by removing excess skin from the lower and upper eyelids, but can be a costly procedure with a significant recovery period. Those who want to improve the appearance of their eyes, without going under the knife, may choose a non-surgical eyelift procedure.
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Beverly Hills cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alexander Rivkin performed this procedure on The Doctors TV show. He uses hyaluronic acid, and injects it under the eye to fill out the area and decrease the appearance of the dark circles. The filler also stimulates collagen growth, rejuvenating the area and tightening the skin. Dr. Rivkin explained to Dr. Drew Ordon of The Doctors cast, that the procedure is not permanent, and lasts about 12-18 months, but it only takes 5 minutes to perform with no downtime.
This treatment is best for those who want to treat the volume loss under the eye, a common issue with aging. It won't take care of many of the fine lines and wrinkles around the area and treats only the lower eye, not the eyelid. If you have hollow eyes, this treatment may be a great solution for you. Always be sure to discuss with your doctor the results you hope to acheive so that the two of you can work together to develop a treatment plan for your needs.
