Great Ways to Brighten Your Eyes—From Top to Bottom:
- Botox® to smooth horizontal forehead wrinkles
- Brow/Forehead lift to raise the eyebrows and to accentuate the arches
- Botox® to erase the vertical wrinkles between the brows
- Upper blepharoplasty to remove excess skin and fat
- Botox® to diminish the "crow's feet"
- Lower blepharoplasty to adjust the lower eyelid height, to remove excess fat, and to tighten muscle and skin
- Hydroquinone to lighten dark circles below the lower eyelids
"People used to ask me whether I got enough sleep, but now they
think that I have just returned from vacation. I look so rested. I
look beautiful! My eyes look so good. Thank you, Dr. Pickart!"
- Patient A.S., after bilateral direct browlifts and bilateral
upper blepharoplasties
"I am so glad that I visited Dr. Pickart. I was so comfortable
with him. He took the time to explain everything to me and to
answer all my questions. Also, the surgery was a snap. I
am so happy to get rid of those bags under my eyes."
- Patient L.G., after bilateral transconjunctival lower blepharoplasties
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Eyelid Surgery to Brighten Tired Eyes
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I am so tired of my co-workers asking me whether I have gotten enough sleep. Honestly, I feel great—just like I did when I was 20. If only my eyes weren't so puffy and wrinkly.
- Patient A.S.
Language is not the only way that human beings communicate to each other. Our facial expressions can evoke emotions, such as happiness, surprise, anger, or fatigue.
Of all parts of the face, none is more communicative than our eyes. Our eyes can make us look tired or old. Sometimes this is just a temporary condition; a sleepless night, the flu, or a stressful week may cause dark circles under our eyes that will eventually go away when we are feeling better.
But often, particularly as people begin to show early signs of aging, the eyelids themselves will change, modifying our facial expression in subtle but significant ways. The eyelids might be signaling "I am tired," or "I am old," even when we don't feel tired or old!
Rejuvenating the Eyelids
Blepharoplasties are surgical procedures for rejuvenating and beautifying the eyelids. They are popular operations because they have restorative effects on patients in all age groups—whether in their 30s or in their 60s and beyond.
For the upper eyelids:
- Elevate the lid margin above the pupil
- Excise drooping skin
- Remove excess fat
- Redefine the eyelid crease
For the lower eyelids:
- Elevate the lid margin above the colored portion of the eye
- Tighten wrinkly skin
- Remove puffy bags
When incisions heal, they are hidden and camouflaged. The result is a long-lasting, brighter, more alert, and more rested appearance.
All surgical procedures are performed in accredited surgical facilities. Safety and high quality are our priorities.
The latest technologies combined with the most meticulous eyelid techniques may help you achieve your goals. Contact us for more information or to request a consultation.
Interested in other options for rejuvenating the areas around the eyes? Learn more about browlifts and forehead lifts, or about skin resurfacing for dark circle treatments?
What about facial aging in the cheeks and neck? Find out if a facelift is right for you.