As we age, our appearance invariably changes. Many factors are involved, including reduced skin elasticity, effects of gravity, loss of cell volume, poor nutrition, sun damage, and for many, smoking and pollution. Some people, regardless of age, have plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons: To look better, feel younger, or for professional needs.

Others notice that changes around the eyes may cause symptoms: Either a feeling of heaviness/tiredness/fatigue or a loss of upper visual field. These people also benefit from surgery to restore the functional status of the eyelids. Functional surgery may be partially or fully covered by insurance as well. As a side benefit, those having functional surgery often wind up looking better and younger!

A great way to get started in facial rejuvenation is to try a chemical peel to help reduce fine wrinkles, improve complexion, and help with dark circles.

Dr. Yaros also offers other skin enhancing procedures with no downtime: BOTOX™ and similar agents are FDA approved treatments for so-called "frown lines." In certain patients, other "off-label" areas may benefit from treatment.

Fillers can help with the heavy skin folds running vertically from the nose to the mouth or even the chin. They can also help smooth out other deeper lines or depressed scars.

When doing eyelid or facial surgery, such as for droopy lids or under-eye "bags," Dr. Yaros often uses in-office CO₂ laser or Radiofrequency electrode surgery. These methods allow skin incisions and even entire procedures to be performed with little or no bleeding. They are quicker and less costly with much less postoperative bruising, swelling, and pain. Very few doctors use these techniques.

The CO₂ laser is also used for skin resurfacing, a technique designed to enhance the complexion and soften or eliminate wrinkles. Insurances call it cosmetic, although many feel it may help destroy precancerous tissue in those prone to skin cancers.

Whatever your facial cosmetic or functional eyelid needs, Dr. Yaros can help you achieve your goal.