Cosmetic Eye Procedures by Chicago Cosmetic Institute

Improving your “look,” as well as your vision

Some people struggle all their lives with heavy, drooping eyelids, while others develop sagging skin around this area later in life. No matter how or when the puffiness, bags, or heavy folds of skin started, they can be fixed.

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery that can eliminate the puffiness, droopiness, and leave you with a refreshed and youthful appearance. This surgery not only improves the appearance of the eyes, but those experiencing issues with their range of vision due to droopy or puffy eyelids will see more clearly. When people look at you, they will notice only the beauty of your eyes with no distractions.

The Blepharoplasty surgical procedure is relatively straightforward. Anesthesia is administered first. Once the patient is under anesthesia, our plastic surgeons make a small incision either in the lash line or in the natural crease of the upper eyelid.

Depending on the treatment plan that CCI chooses for you, fatty deposits can be repositioned, muscles can be tightened, and the excess skin around the eye is removed. Incisions made are closed quickly and heal naturally with the aid of sutures.

Chicago blepharoplasty experts are standing by waiting to talk with you to see if eyelid surgery at the Chicago Cosmetic Institute is right for you. Get in touch with us anytime to schedule a consultation. We would be happy to go over your options with you.

A non-invasive option for the eyes

CO2 laser resurfacing and SmartSkin treatments help people to reduce the effects of aging by tightening the skin and reducing the effects of wrinkles. These treatments can re-tone the dark circles under the eye that are often difficult to conceal with the use of makeup. Chicago laser resurfacing is helping clients to turn back the hands of time and reclaim their eyes the way they fondly remember them.

Laser resurfacing utilizes the intense power of light to treat skin discoloration and other issues. Drooping under eye bags, acne scarring, and age spots are just some of the most popular skin conditions treated in Chicago at CCI with laser skin resurfacing.

There are two different types of laser resurfacing treatments available at CCI: ablative treatment, which removes thin layers of the skin in the targetted area (invasive), and non-ablative, a less invasive technique that tightens the skin and stimulates the natural collagen production in the targeted area.

Minimally-invasive anti-aging eye injections

Facial injections allow us to fill in the soft tissue contours of the face seen from the aging process. When talking about eyes, these fillers can be used for the treatment of crows feet, wrinkles, and bags.

Injectable fillers under the eye can help in a number of ways. benefits include changing the appearance of the upper lids, the lower lids, and rejuvenating the overall appearance of the eyes. The look of droopy eyelids is reversed, and the skin becomes smooth and firm.

Sculptra injections under the eyes can help smooth out, and firm skin, reducing the appearance the wrinkles or bags under the eyes without making it look like you’ve had your face “done”. Sculptra Aesthetic is an injectable facial fluid with results that will appear gradually over a couple of months. Effects of this injection can last up to two years, but individual results may vary.

Promoting the natural growth of eyelashes

Latisse® is an FDA-approved topical treatment used to stimulate the growth of eyelashes in people who have naturally light or spotty lashes. Latisse is usually applied directly to the base of the eyelashes once per day.

Most clients using Latisse will see early results within 4-8 weeks. The most noticeable results occur around 12-16 weeks. Consult with a doctor before using Latisse. Eyelash growth specialists in Chicago are available at Chicago Cosmetic Institute to let you know whether or not you are a good fit with Latisse.