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Causes & Treatments for Under Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Hollows

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Causes & Treatments for Under Eye Bags, Dark Circles, and Hollows

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We all want our eyes to look bright, awake, and youthful. The problem is, with under-eye bags, hollows, dark circles, and fine lines, we can’t seem to get them to reflect that same enthusiasm we truly feel! Luckily for you though there are non-surgical solutions to restore youthful vibrance to your eyes while reducing the need for concealer application.

Continue reading to learn more about our cosmetic dermatology and aesthetic services that offer amazing, beautiful, youthful results for the under eyes, including:

  • Botox
  • laser and light treatments
  • microneedling
  • under eye filler

Medical-grade skincare products also produce amazing results, alone and in combination with in-office treatments, depending on your own needs and goals.

First, Let’s Look at the Causes for Your Under Eye Woes

The skin around your eyes is very thin, delicate, and sensitive, and it can be affected by many factors. Common causes for under-eye imperfections include genetics, aging, health conditions, sun exposure, and even lifestyle.

Aging

As we get older, our skin loses suppleness and volume, resulting in sagging, bags, hollows, and fine lines. When we were younger, the body’s cells would replenish the youthful building components rapidly. However, as time passes, the breakdown continues at the same rate while the body takes longer to restore youthful components like collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. Of course, gravity isn’t on your side.

Allergies

Dark circles, lines, and under-eye bags are all common symptoms of allergies. The eyes are particularly vulnerable to allergy symptoms. The delicate under-eye area is irritated by dryness, itching, and swelling, which many allergy sufferers experience when they rub their eyes.

Sun Damage

Another cause is the sun, which makes under-eye bags and fine lines appear worse. Collagen is broken down by UV radiation, therefore avoiding the sun or using sunscreen as much as possible is beneficial to your under-eye area as well as your whole body. Furthermore, if you don’t use UV-protective sunglasses whenever you’re in the sun, squinting and UV penetration can cause wrinkles and other skin damage.

Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation can cause under-eye bags, creases, and dark circles since it prevents your body from generating enough moisture to soften tissue around the eyes.

How to Get Rid of Under-Eye Bags, Hollows, and Fine Lines

Surgery isn’t for everyone. While some people will have better results with a blepharoplasty (eye lift surgery), many will benefit from less invasive, non-surgical procedures with little-to-no downtime. Procedures like the ones listed above, as well as a skincare regimen that includes medical-grade skincare items, may help you seem younger and more refreshed.

BOTOX for Fine Lines

Another alternative for under-eye rejuvenation is Botox. Botox may be used to temporarily relax the line-producing muscles around the eyes. This reduces the appearance of lines and prevents them from getting worse. Botox is fantastic for eye area wrinkles like crow’s feet, frown lines between the brows, and under-eye lines, helping you look more refreshed and youthful.

Laser and Light Treatments

Treatments that stimulate cellular turnover can help reduce imperfections like lines, wrinkles, darkened skin patches, and laxity. Laser resurfacing is often used to improve wrinkles, acne scars, and sun damage. Laser resurfacing can be done with either an ablative or non-ablative laser. Ablative lasers remove the top layer of skin and are more effective at treating wrinkles and acne scars. Non-ablative lasers don’t remove the top layer of skin, but they can still help improve wrinkles, dark circles, and lines. Light treatments like our BBL (broadband light) address pigmentation, redness, and aging.

Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy & Skin Resurfacing

Microneedling is one of our most requested skin rejuvenation procedures, and it’s used to improve the appearance of the skin in a variety of ways. This involves puncturing the skin with tiny needles to promote collagen synthesis. This reduces under-eye bags, dark circles, and fine wrinkles.

Under-Eye Filler

With cosmetic fillers, you can reduce under-eye bags and hollows. We use them to plump up sagging skin and smooth out wrinkles, as well as under-eye bags. Dermal fillers are a long-term but temporary solution that restores broken-down hyaluronic acid and encourages natural moisture to the area by drawing natural moisture from within the body. This repairs any volume loss and softens the region for a more youthful, revitalized appearance.

Which Under Eye Treatments Are Right For You?

What treatments we recommend for you depends on a personalized consultation with our dermatology and aesthetics team. We will examine your eye area, collect your medical history, and discuss options suitable for your needs and goals. Your health and safety are our top concerns. Our team will recommend treatments that are both safe and effective for you to ensure the best outcomes.

Medical-Grade Skin Care Products for Under Eye Care

Whether you want to brighten your eyes or reduce lines and puffiness, there are amazing professional skincare products from trusted brands that can provide you with superior results. Depending on your needs, you can use these products alone or with treatments administered here in our Indianapolis dermatology practice. Our dermatology and aesthetic providers can guide you on the best products and how to use them to achieve results.

Why You Should Choose the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

Our team of dermatology and aesthetic providers, led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. C. William Hanke, offers medical and cosmetic dermatology services plus aesthetic skincare treatments, all designed to help you look good and feel great. Additionally, we are a clinical testing site, conducting critical research into new dermatology treatments. Finally, Dr. Hanke is a leader in dermatology, having held multiple leadership roles in elite dermatology associations and boards, including the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

When you come to the LASSI, you’re trusting your care to a team dedicated to raising the bar on dermatology care for everyone.

Schedule a Consultation with our Indianapolis Dermatology Team

Are you ready to address your under eye woes? Schedule a consultation with our Indianapolis dermatology team at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana. We can’t wait to meet you and help you love your look.

Do I Need a Rhytidectomy (Facelift)?

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Are you thinking about getting face lift surgery (rhytidectomy)? Not everyone who wants to look younger needs a rhytidectomy to see results. For many patients, non-surgical treatments with a skilled dermatologic surgeon can provide anti-aging results. They can even delay the need for surgical interventions.

Postpone a Rhytidectomy (Facelift) With Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Treatments

Starting as young as possible, great skin care, sun protection, and professional treatments in a dermatologic surgeon’s office can help you prevent or postpone the need for facial plastic surgery. However, if you’re at the point where you’re thinking about a rhytidectomy, there are still options that can help you achieve a more youthful look.

BOTOX & Dermal Fillers

Cosmetic injectables help reduce visible aging in a variety of ways going beyond the smoothing of crow’s feet or lip enhancement. In the hands of a skilled dermatologic surgeon, injectables like Botox and dermal fillers can also correct facial volume loss and sagging.

  1. Correcting Sagging Jowls: We can lift and tighten jowls to smooth your jawline using Botox and facial fillers. Botox injections can be used to tighten the jawline muscles. Facial fillers injected into the cheek area can also lift the loose, sagging skin while also restoring lost facial volume. We often use Juvederm Voluma and Restylane Lyft for this job, but the appropriate filler varies from patient to patient. Sculptra is also a popular injectable to correct facial sagging, as it rebuilds collagen beneath the skin. This provides greater support for the skin. Many patients combine Sculptra with a hyaluronic acid filler like Juvederm or Restylane for even greater results.
  2. Eye Rejuvenation: If you have under-eye bags/dark circles or brows that droop, you may have considered an blepharoplasty (eye lift) or a brow lift as part of your rhytidectomy. However, injectables like Restylane under the eyes and Botox into the brow area can restore a more youthful, alert appearance. If you’re just noticing these signs, microneedling can also help for prevention and to reverse aging progression.

Microneedling and Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Whether or not you choose cosmetic injectables, you may also consider a series of laser or microneedling treatments to assist with facial rejuvenation and anti-aging. Microneedling and laser skin resurfacing treatments help in a variety of ways.

  1. Boosting Natural Collagen and Elastin Production: Collagen provides volume and support beneath the skin while elastin improves skin elasticity. Both also increase skin healing to reduce the signs of aging.
  2. Reducing Surface-Area Imperfections: Fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, and even scars make us look older. Microneedling and laser skin treatments help reduce the appearance of these surface imperfections.

While these treatments don’t provide dramatic results for patients who have more advanced signs of aging, they can be used to supplement other treatments and as a preventative measure.

Kybella and CoolSculpting’s CoolMini

Your face may be smooth and youthful, but what about your neck and chin? While Botox can tighten neck muscles for a smoother look, it does nothing for double chin fat. Liposuction can reduce submental fullness, but if you want to avoid surgery, both Kybella and CoolSculping are FDA-approved for double chin reduction.

  1. Kybella is an injectable treatment that melts fat beneath the chin. It was the first FDA-approved non-surgical treatment for submental fullness.
  2. CoolMini was developed as a specialized double chin applicator using CoolSculpting, the #1 non-surgical fat reduction procedure. With the CoolMini applicator, CoolSculpting double chin reduction was FDA-approved and works well to reduce submental fullness.

Non-Surgical Treatments to Improve Results Following Rhytidectomy

Many patients won’t see their desired results without a rhytidectomy. However, if you have facial plastic surgery, you can still benefit from non-surgical cosmetic enhancements and skin treatments.

While a rhytidectomy can tighten loose skin, it does not restore lost facial volume. Therefore, many patients still benefit from dermal filler treatments. Laser skin treatments are also incredibly popular following a rhytidectomy, as the surgery does not address skin care to correct sun damage and scars. Botox and Botox alternatives like Dysport and Xeomin are also popular with patients following facelift surgery for fine lines and maintenance.

Postpone a Rhytidectomy at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana

Considering surgical or non-surgical procedures for facial anti-aging? Come see us at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana (LASSI) in Indianapolis for a non-surgical consultation first. Find out if non-surgical treatments are right for your facial anti-aging needs and goals. Our own Dr. C. William Hanke is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon with decades of experience in facial rejuvenation and has even led clinical trials for BOTOX, Kybella, and various laser treatments. Dr. Hanke can help you postpone the need for a rhytidectomy with a personalized treatment plan for your needs and goals. Contact us today for a consultation.

Cosmetic Fillers and Botox Event: Fine Wines, No Fine Lines

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Join us for our Cosmetic Fillers and Botox Event

Fine Wines, No Fine Lines

Thursday, May 18, 2017
4pm to 7pm

Enjoy fine wines, with no fine lines at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, our renowned dermatologic surgery practice just north of Indianapolis in Carmel, IN.

Join dermatologic surgeon Dr. C. William Hanke and his expert staff for an evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres, complete with cosmetic fillers and Botox offered at a promotional rate exclusively at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana in Carmel. Our cosmetic injectables are exclusively administered by our board-certified dermatologic surgeon Dr. Hanke himself.

*BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED*

Special Discounts on Cosmetic Fillers and Botox during this event include:

Please Note: These exclusive offers on cosmetic fillers and Botox are only available at the time of the specified event and you must be present at the event in order to be eligible for these promotions. This is not an open house and you must have a scheduled appointment in order to participate in this event. Also, if you have pre-purchased BOTOX Cosmetic from a past event, you must use up your bank of BOTOX before you can purchase more BOTOX. You can be treated at this event, but you will not be able to buy additional BOTOX as long as you have some in your bank.

RSVP for Fine Wines, No Fine Lines, our exclusive cosmetic fillers and Botox event

Call our Indianapolis dermatology practice today to reserve your spot for our cosmetic fillers and Botox event: 317-660-4900. Please ask for Whitney or Evelyn when you call to schedule your appointment.

Natural-Looking Lip Enhancement

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Whether your lips are thinning as you age, or you’ve always had thin or asymmetrical lips, non-surgical lip enhancement with fillers can be a natural-looking solution for you. Among the many dermal filler options available in Indianapolis, Restylane Silk and Juvederm Volbella are two newer hyaluronic acid fillers specifically indicated for lip enhancement and rejuvenation. This article aims to briefly inform you on both of these newer lip fillers while providing you a comparison of Restylane Silk vs Juvederm Volbella, so you can work with us to determine which filler is best for your needs.

Lip Enhancement Options in Indianapolis

Full, plump lips express youthfulness and provide facial symmetry. However, lip fullness depends on age and genetics — some people lose their lip fullness over time to lines and wrinkles, while others were born with thin lips or asymmetrical lips. Fortunately, the lips can be restored to a more youthful appearance with the use of non-surgical lip enhancement with dermal fillers. Although the results of these treatments are temporary, they will give your lips the boost you desire for several months, and sometimes even up to one year. Unlike lip implants, dermal fillers will not change the “feel” of your lips in any way, and they are completely unobtrusive. Dermal filler options in our Indianapolis dermatology practice include Restylane Silk, Juvederm Volbella, and the original Juvederm and Restylane fillers.

Restylane Silk vs Juvederm Volbella

The entire Restylane line of hyaluronic acid fillers is useful to restore facial volume and provide facial symmetry. The original Restylane is also used for lip enhancement, but also for other areas of the face. Restylane is a clear gel that is specially designed to behave like the hyaluronic acid naturally produced by the body. As natural hyaluronic acid breaks down as we age, the filler restores this lost volume. The filler is used to correct facial wrinkles and folds in the face that are caused by the aging process. Both Restylane and Restylane Silk are approved by the FDA for lip enhancement for those over 21 years of age, though Restylane Silk is a smoother formula that provides patients with softer results than the original Restylane.

The Juvederm line of hyaluronic acid fillers, from the makers of Botox, is the number one best-selling collection of hyaluronic acid fillers in the United States. The different products in the Juvederm line all add volume to a specific portion of the face, including the cheeks and the lips. Juvederm Volbella uses a modified form of hyaluronic acid in its gel formulas. The specially formulated hyaluronic acid used in Juvederm Volbella makes it easier to inject for superior comfort during the injection process. Juvederm Volbella also contains lidocaine to make the injection process as painless as possible.

Restylane Silk for Lip Enhancement

restylane silk for lip enhancement
Individual results may vary from person to person.

As signified by the name, Restylane Silk is designed to give you silky, natural-looking lips. Restylane Silk is the very first product to be approved by the FDA that is specifically designed for lip enhancement and smoothing the wrinkles found around the mouth. The lips and lines around the mouth are some of the first areas to show aging. Common signs include vertical lines above the lips, thinning, and lost definition. Restylane Silk is specially formulated to achieve stellar results in the lip area by using smaller, more refined hyaluronic particles than other Restylane products.

The New Juvederm Volbella for Lip Enhancement

The recently FDA approved Juvederm Volbella helps add definition to the lines of the lips. Combined with lidocaine, it is the latest advancement in the Juvederm line of facial fillers and is specifically developed for the lip and mouth area. Your dermatologist will painlessly inject it using an ultra-fine needle or tiny cannula in and around the lips. The hyaluronic acid gel will fill in lip lines and wrinkles to attract moisture for results lasting up to a year, longer than any other dermal filler indicated for lip enhancement. Because Juvederm Volbella includes the local anesthetic lidocaine, the treatment experience is much more comfortable.

Explore Your Lip Enhancement Options in Indianapolis at the LASSI

If you or someone you know is seeking a solution to thin, asymmetrical, or aging lips, consider a visit to the LASSI in Indianapolis. Dr. C. William Hanke is well known in the field of dermatologic surgery for his knowledge and expertise in cosmetic dermatology treatments. The LASSI is committed to providing the best possible care to those who visit us. Give us a call today or use our online form to contact us to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you become more confident about your appearance. You’ll be glad you did!

Which Popular Cosmetic Procedure is Right for Me?

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At some point in our lives, we will wish we could turn back the hands of time to get that younger-looking skin. However, while there has been no Fountain of Youth discovered just yet that doesn’t mean that there are more realistic options available to you that could give you the results you crave. Find out about the different cosmetic procedures we offer at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana in Indianapolis and what they could do to boost your appearance and confidence.

Which Popular Cosmetic Procedure is Right for Me?

Laser Skin Resurfacing

DOT Therapy CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing is a popular cosmetic procedure if you are suffering from blotchiness, wrinkles and a loss of elasticity in your skin due to sun damage. This resurfacing technique uses a fractionated carbon dioxide laser to treat the skin. By creating micro-tears in your skin, it causes your body to produce a natural healing process and causes new collagen to form. This treatment is performed awake under topical anesthesia. The face and neck can be treated in as little as 15 minutes.

Intense Pulsed Light, IPL PhotoFacial

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a popular cosmetic procedure if you are suffering from years of sun damage that has caused hyperpigmentation and redness. IPL light treatment could give you back a more youthful appearance. What makes this treatment ideal is that there is no recovery period so you can undergo treatment and continue with your daily activities. IPL is usually performed in three to five sessions at 3-week intervals. The results are gradual over the multiple sessions.

Laser Hair Reduction

Do you have unsightly or unwanted hair? Are you tired of plucking or waxing all the time? Then say goodbye to all these daily or weekly rituals and find out how painless laser hair removal treatment can reduce the appearance of dark, thick hair. This laser has been FDA-approved to reduce hair and to destroy hair follicles so the hair won’t grow back. Multiple treatments are usually performed over the course of several weeks to make sure we target enough of the unwanted hairs.

Cosmetic Injectables

If you are looking for a fast, almost painless way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, mouth and chin, then hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane and Juvederm could give you younger results in only a few days. A series of tiny injections are given into certain areas of the face. The treatments only takes a few minutes. Patients can come in for maintenance treatments every year or so as needed.

Get Started with a Popular Cosmetic Procedure in Indianapolis

Interested in any of our popular cosmetic procedures? If so, the next step is to find out which treatment aligns best with your goals and needs. Let’s sit down and talk. Contact us for a consultation and find out if a popular cosmetic procedure from this list is right for you.