An "alternative" to addressing aging concerns around the eyes

When I sit down with a patient and listen to their concerns about their eyes and what’s going on as they get older, I realize what amazing things we can do today to actually reverse aging and take years off the face. There’s no debating the topic, surgeons agree that the earliest signs of facial aging show up in the eye area and those unwelcome changes are usually very dramatic! Eyelid surgery is among the “top 5” procedures in demand today.

My patients express concern over not just how they think they look but on how others say they look as well. Comments such as “you look so tired…are you getting enough rest? Or “you look sad all the time…are you o.k?” Or “why are you so angry all the time?” These kinds of comments drive both male and female clients into my office asking what can be done about the bags under their lower eyes, the hooded upper eyelids that are hindering proper vision and excess fat that has accumulated in those puffy under-eye bags.

Over the past decade I have seen many patients that have had “eyelid tucks” and have not seen the improvement they expected. Sadly, these patients, as do many that I see, require a multi-layered rejuvenation approach that takes into consideration not just the upper eyelid skin, but the area around the eyes. The crow’s feet, under eyelid bags or hollows, a harsh brow, or hanging skin are all areas to be considered in addition to the excess upper eyelid skin. For this reason I pioneered the Eyelight™ Blepharoplasty procedure which employs a laser and endoscope to rejuvenate both the upper and lower eyelids, brow and cheek area. The laser repairs and restores the facial tissue to its original position and texture  while restoring proper distance between the brow and lashes and a more youthful appearance. There are no visible incisions and no stitches with this procedure! This is an ultra precise procedure that achieves  natural looking results and puts the twinkle back in your eyes!

I have nearly as many men coming in these days as women because men today are more health conscientious and understand that appearance counts when it comes to workplace politics. Looking good can make or break a career in many cases and looking and feeling great boosts your self-confidence.

I don’t recommend surgery unless it’s necessary because there are some alternatives, but the age and condition of each patient dictates what will and will not get the desired results. So, my staff and I educate each patient very thoroughly and try to make every individual feel special and comfortable with whatever path they choose.

The eyes are truly the windows of the soul and say so much about an individual. It gives me great joy to have options today that are truly safe, effective and age-defying. So, remember when your eyes begin the process of aging, you can start the process of rejuvenation with surgical and non-surgical techniques to revitalize the eye are and bring back the youthful version of you.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Chip Cole