Tired of "tired eyes"?

It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul.
Our eyes are the most observed part of our face and represent to many people how old you are and how well you are feeling.
Your eyes can say young and vibrant or aging and tired.

A little time and a few tricks can make a big difference. Here are some ideas to consider from the simple to the most invasive:
- get plenty of rest. Lack of sleep does cause congestion in the natural lymphatics that drain the eyelids. This may cause them to be puffy and dark.
- treat your allergies. Sinus and nasal issues such as infections and allergy cause the veins in the lower lid to swell causing puffy and dark lids.
- elevate the head of your bed. This reduces the transfer of fluid from your lower body to the soft tissues of your eyelids and will reduce the morning swelling of your lids.
- reduce your salt intake. Salt causes fluid retention that will swell your lids.
- use eyelid treatment creams. Many medical grade products are now available to tighten lower lid skin, reduce swelling, constrict blood vessels, and regenerate the collagen in the skin.
- use chemical peels. Our ViPEEL combines many proven ingredients to wash away the old skin and stimulate new refreshed tight lid skin without surgery.
- have a Fraxel re:pair laser resurfacing. This state of the art laser can provide near surgical results to rejuvenate your eyelids as well as your face and neck as a simple office procedure.
- have a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) and / or brow lift. These modern minimally invasive surgical procedures can lift sagging brows, remove excess skin, tighten the lids, remove excess fat, and remove the circles under your eyes. The tiny incisions heal rapidly and are imperceptible.


With these techniques you can really put your best face forward!

Daniel Slaughter, MD

Want a 'Lift' without the downtime?

Want to refresh and rejuvenate your face and neck but don't have the time for any recovery? Renu has put together several of our most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedures to reverse the signs of aging without any time off from work or play.

The photoaging that causes fine wrinkling, brown spots, and vascular blemishes can be nicely reduced with our Vi Peel™. This simple office procedure uses a chemical peel with natural antioxidants and retin A. Your face will get a nice glow for 2-3 days followed by a peeling of the old skin as a new layer arrives.

The loss of youthful volume and fullness of the cheeks causes descent of the midface with eyelid bags and prominent nasal folds and jowels. Volume restoration with a facial filler can be performed as a simple office procedure. Immediate lifting and smoothing of the eyelids, cheeks, nasal folds, and jowels occurs. Results can last for up to two years and look very natural.

Prominent forehead wrinkles, crows feet, and lip pursing lines can be easily reduced with Botox® cosmetic. This simple office procedure takes only minutes and serves as a great longterm wrinkle provention program.

The "Renu EZ Lift" combines these effective and popular cosmetic procedures in one office visit. In about an hour, all three procedures can be performed with very minimal discomfort, no sedation, and no downtime. Drive yourself back to work or off to meet friends right after the procedure. Perfect for the busy person who wants to be proactive about staying young looking but doesn't have the time for more invasive techniques.