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I've been noticing that my eyes seemed to have really aged in the last few weeks, does aging take place this rapidly or is it something else?
Question:
Ive been noticing that my eyes seemed to have really aged in the last few weeks, does aging take place this rapidly or is it something else?
Answer:
Although the eyes can show the signs and symptoms of certain systemic diseases, the complaint of looking aged makes systemic illness less likely here. This time of year in the Northeast the summer starts to catch up with us. Our skin can be dry and sun damaged. Our summer diets often contain more salt which can lead to puffy eyes upon waking in the morning.
Injectables such as Botox and Dysport can lessen the crow’s feet and relax the muscles around the eyes. Fillers such as Juvederm and Radiesse can be used to camouflage the lower eyelid/cheek junction giving a more youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty is the medical term for eyelift, where the bulging fat around the eyes is removed or repositioned and the excess skin is tightened. Many skin texture concerns can be addressed with lasers and chemical peels.
A lifestyle composed of a healthy diet, good skin regimen, rest and sun avoidance will allow these results to last longer.
Alternatives to the traditional face lift
Question:
There seem to be an awful lot of facelift alternatives available these days, from threadlifts to liquid facelifts, but is there ever a time when a traditional facelift is the best option?
Answer:
Today, more than ever, there are alternatives to the traditional face lift. Many potions can be found in Plastic Surgeon's cabinets across the country. Nuerotoxins, such as, Botox and Dysport can smooth out wrinkles. Fillers like Radiesse and Juvederm can backfill laugh lines and crevasses. Minimally invasive technologies are constantly being tested to tighten facial tissues without causing scars.
These products and procedures do give the patient more options than ever before, and can allow a younger patient to hold off Father Time's advances for some time. However if someone hasn't been on one of these regimens and doesn't have the genes to look like a 20-something in their 50's than a traditional face lift still has value in achieving a youthful look which will last longer than any of the potions.
Face lifting today usually centers around tightening up the face on multiple levels, possibly adding some volume to the cheeks, and smoothing the skin with a laser or peel. This multidimensional approach restores a youthful, age appropriate look to the patient. These procedures should be performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
