Looking Older Than Your Years ?
4 Ways to Regain a Youthful Appearance
By KEY-WHITMAN
While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder , the key to beauty and a youthful appearance may be in the hands of a skilled cosmetic surgeon who specializes in treating the eyes and areas around the eyes .
Are fine lines , wrinkles , sun damage , droopy eyelids , bags under the eyes or sagging brows getting you down ? Then schedule a visit with Key-Whitman Eye Center ’ s oculoplastic surgeon , Leslie Pfeiffer , MD .
Why choose an oculoplastic surgeon to help you look younger ? When we look at someone ’ s face , our gaze gravitates toward the eyes first . When signs of aging appear on the face , people notice . One of the first places the signs of aging show up is around the eyes . This can involve the eyelids , forehead , cheeks , eye socket , or all of these .
According to Dr . Pfeiffer , “ The eyelids are a delicate area , and the eyelid skin is the thinnest skin of the body . When looking for improvement around the eyes , you need a surgeon who specializes exclusively in this area . Oculoplastic surgeons not only take into account the health of the eye as a top priority but also have intimate knowledge of the detailed anatomy here .”
Dr . Pfeiffer is a trained eye surgeon ( ophthalmologist ) who did additional training , studying the areas around the eyes . This included a full two years of surgical training at the largest oculoplastics-only private practice in Los Angeles , Eyesthetica , and the University of Southern California Roski Eye Institute .
Four ways to get a fresh , youthful look with cosmetic procedures : Dr . Pfeiffer , who joined Key-Whitman in 2019 , and is pleased to offer patients a variety of anti-aging treatments — from minimally-invasive cosmetic procedures like Botox and laser resurfacing to surgical procedures , including eyelid lifts , under-eye bag correction , and brow lifts .
Ready for a younger-looking you ? Dr . Pfeiffer breaks down the top facial aging culprits and how to address them below .
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Wrinkles . The solution ? Neurotoxins like Botox . If wrinkles on your forehead , crow ’ s feet around the eyes or deep vertical lines between your brows are aging you beyond your years , you ’ re not alone . “ Injecting Botox in those areas creates a smooth appearance and also gives a refreshing look around the eyes ,” Dr . Pfeiffer says .
Sun-damaged skin and fine lines . The solution ? Laser resurfacing . According to Dr . Pfeiffer , “ Here in Texas a lot of people experience sun damage . Unfortunately , sun damage can really age the skin . Depending on the patient , we may treat sun damage on the face with CO2 laser resurfacing or the Intense Pulsed Light laser .”
Saggy lower eyelids . The solution ? Surgery . “ Many of my patients don ’ t like the way their lower eyelid bags cause them to look tired and older than they feel . I can really improve their appearance by removing or repositioning the fat under their eyes . In addition , I can use CO2 laser resurfacing to smooth the lines and wrinkles below the eyes .”
Droopy upper eyelids and brows . The solution ? Surgery . “ Many patients feel young but think that the appearance of their eyes makes them look older than they feel . Often droopy eyelids are the culprit . This can be improved with surgery . These are by far the most common surgical procedures I perform . Surgery takes place at our state-of-the-art surgery center at Key-Whitman ’ s Dallas headquarters , where my main office is located ,” says Dr . Pfeiffer .
Want to explore your options for rejuvenating your look ? Dr . Pfeiffer is here to listen . If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and would like to learn more about anti-aging treatments and procedures , Dr . Pfeiffer invites you to have a conversation at one of her 4 locations : Dallas , Frisco , Rockwall , or Arlington .
According to Dr . Pfeiffer , “ When patients walk through my door ,
I ’ m interested in hearing their story first . I want to understand their concerns . From there , I create a customized treatment plan for them , and then we work together to come up with a solution that addresses their needs .”
If you ’ d like to schedule a consultation with Dr . Pfeiffer , contact us . Simply call our office at 214-220-3937 or request an appointment at keywhitman . com .
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