EYELID REJUVENATIONUPPER | LIFT THOSE BROWS LOWER | GET RID OF THE BAGS

UPPER EYELID | LIFT THOSE BROWS

Depending on genetics our eyelids can have a tendency to drop and begin to sag down on our lashes as little folds of skin.  You may notice the first signs of this as a loss of skin laxity as your are putting on your eye shadow.  The result is a "heavy" appearance to your eyes.   Some patients who may not necessarily be experiencing upper eyelid laxity may desires to "open-up" their eyes.  This is easily accomplished through a botox procedure known as a "brow-lift".   For those patients requiring more of an eyelid lift, dermal filler may be required to add to the structural support to help pull the sagging skin back into place.  Danielle Smith Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of Miami is a skill expert rejuvenating your eyelids. 

LOWER EYELID | GET RID OF THE BAGS

When we are tired, sleep deprived, having bad allergies or just loosing the fight with gravity, we start to develop bags or dark circles on our eyes.  This requires a very simple corrective treatment with dermal filler.   This can be a tricky area for an inexperienced hand, so ensure that you are going to a skill provider who is competent in treating this area.   Danielle Smith Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of Miami loves to treat this area.  By correcting the bags and dark circles under your eyes you can hide a lot from your face.  This can be a great advantage to those of us who are work-a-holics, wether it be taking care of the kids running around or managing the board room, hiding your fatigue is the ultimate secret weapon. 

WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE?

UpperNearly anyone experiencing drooping or sagging of the upper eyelids or who is seeking to obtained a more "opened" appearance to their eyes.  At any point that Danielle Smith NP feels your needs are beyond what can reasonably be expected from using filler, botox and good skin care she will refer to her surgeon for a consultation for a Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).  If this is a procedure you would like to consider, Danielle Smith NP would be more than happy to meet you for a complementary consult (in person or via photos in email) to help determine your specific needs. Please do not hesitate to find out if you may be a good candidate for this procedure.
LowerNearly anyone experiencing bags or dark circles under their eyes.  If you are seeking to get rid of these bags or circles this is the best procedure for you.  Occasionally Danielle Smith NP will advise her patients that their bags are secondary to unwanted fat pads and trying to mask them with filler will through off the overall aesthetic balance of your face.  If this is the case a lower blepharoplasty is recommended and she will refer you to her surgeon.  If this is a procedure you would like to consider, Danielle Smith NP would be more than happy to meet you for a complementary consult (in person or via photos in email) to help determine your specific needs.  Please do not hesitate to find out if you may be a good candidate for this procedure.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

Danielle Smith Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner of Miami will preform an eyelid rejuvenation through a combination approach.  Most notably is the use of a fine dermal filler for the main correction.  However, often times Danielle Smith NP likes to combine this procedure with botox for crows feet to eliminate the fine wrinkles under the eyes.  Additionally, Lumiere eye cream by NeoCutis is highly acclaimed for its ability to restore and hydrate the delicate under skin to help eliminate these fine lines.  Danielle Smith NP recommends the bundled procedure for the best results possible.   
Danielle Smith NP finds that her patients achieve the best results with a combination of both dermal fillers and skin care.  The amount of volume loss that you have experienced will determine the amount of volume replacement that you require.  Your specific needs and expectations will determine the course of your treatment plan.  Danielle Smith NP will work with you to develop a plan that works best for you.  Plans can either include a single procedure or treatment, or a series of small volume additions.  Danielle Smith NP will also address your skin care regime with you to optimize your skin care, prevent further aging and being to restore any skin damage.

PRE PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

If you are considering Eyelid Rejuvenation by Danielle Smith NP of Miami it can be completed at the time of your consultation.  To ensure you are ready for your appointment with Danielle Smith NP, make sure you have not consumed any Aspirin containing products prior to the procedure.  If you have to take Aspirin due to a medical condition do not stop taking it until you speak with Danielle Smith NP first.  Avoid drinking alcohol, especially red wine, 1 week prior to your procedure to help minimize any bruising.  You should bring a list of your current medications to your appointment and be prepared to provide a brief overview of your past medical history.  If you have a specific request regarding your Eyelid Rejuvenation, be ready to address these (ie, drooping eyelid, short lashes, under eye bags, dark circles, allergies....).  At the time of your appointment Danielle will discuss your treatment options with you to best accomplish your desired results while maintaining an overall aesthetic facial balance.  

POST PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS

Immediately after the procedure you can expect to have some mild tenderness and swelling to your around your eyes.  The tenderness and swelling will subside in a few days.  Patients who are considered easy bruisers or who take blood thinners may experience some mild bruising, these too will resolve on their own in a few days.  To speed up your recovery you can take Arnica supplements right before and for a few days after the surgery.  Danielle Smith NP has done extensive research into the affects of Arnica on the reduction of post procedure bruising, swelling, and pain and offers supplements for purchase on site if you forget to pick some up.  Danielle Smith NP recommends that you avoid touching around your eyes or manipulating this area as little as possible.  You want to avoid sleeping on your face, you should sleep laying on your back.  Avoid strenuous exercise for the rest of the day after the procedure.  You can resume your normal activities the next day, but to ensure the best results continue to avoid excessive manipulation of your around your eyes for about a week.  It is okay to use make up, but try not to be too aggressive in your application.  Hylauronic Acid is a hydrophilic substance and will pull water into it, considering this it is important to keep your skin moisturized after the procedure, Lumiere or BioSerum is recommended.  You will also notice that when you eat excessively salty foods you may experience mild swelling, this is also related to the hydrophilic properties of the hyaluronic acid.  

FOLLOW UP EXPECTATIONS

Danielle Smith NP has all of her patients follow up in 2 weeks to evaluate your results and ensure that you are completely satisfied with the procedure and to take your post procedure photos.  Should touch ups be required they would be preformed at this time.