Eye wrinkles, dark circles, and bags under the eyes can make a person look tired and worn out. Fortunately, a host of newly developed non-surgical cosmetic treatments for the eye can help patients achieve a more rested and youthful look with very natural results. They also cost less and require less down time than more invasive procedures, like an eyebrow lift or face lift. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Haideh Hirmand explains how dermal fillers, like Juvederm and Restylane, can take years off a person’s face. She also addresses possible complications of these types of procedures, and offers advice on finding the most qualified practitioner, in this interview from the 2009 Aesthetic Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Read the full story

Juvéderm is an injectable gel used by cosmetic, dermatological and plastic surgeons that softens the deep folds in the face and reduces wrinkles. Juvéderm uses hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance found in the skin, muscles and tendons of mammals. It is the only hyaluronic acid filler approved by the FDA.

How Juvéderm Works

Juvéderm is injected under the skin to restore the skin’s volume and remove nasolabial folds or “smile lines,” the creases of skin which run from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. The injectable gel can also be used to augment the lips, fill in the hollow places of face, and help clear facial scars. Read the full story