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In recent years, new, non-invasive, non-surgical alternatives to cosmetic surgical procedures such as blepheroplasty have been developed. Non-surgical blepheroplasty is a technique that uses injectable fillers such as Restylane. Such longer-lasting, more realistic, safer and more effective fillers recently developed have made non-surgical blepheroplastypossible.

One of the consequences of aging on our facial tissues is that fatty deposits of the upper cheek area tends to shift downward and starts to shrink as we lose collagen. This has the effect of making one look chronically fatigued as the concave area left behind falls into shadow, giving the illusion of dark semi-circles under the eyes. While different people are affected at different times and do varying degrees based on their genetic makeup, the fact is that most of us will experience this as we get older.

Non-surgical blepheroplasty involved injecting Restylane or Juvederm into this area, restoring it to its earlier youthful fullness and eliminating these dark areas. The best candidates for this technique are those who do not have a great deal of fat bulging inside the lower eyelid and/or are not affected severely; otherwise, surgical blepheroplasty or actual fat injections are indicated.

One of the great benefits of non-surgical blepheroplasty is that it can be performed in a fraction of the time of a traditional blepheroplasty procedure and involves none of the risks normally associated with surgery. The injection is virtually painless; all that is required is the application of an analgesic cream. There is little or no bruising, and no recovery time; most patients can return to their everyday activities right away. The best part is that the results last for as long as a year and a half due to the stimulation of collagen production in the tear trough.

Although this treatment may be available at spas and salons, it is important that your non-surgical blepheroplasty treatments be performed by a qualified cosmetic surgery specialist who is familiar with the anatomy of the face. Having this done by a medical professional will insure that you get the best results.

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