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