Dr. Steinsapir considers Juvederm, another sugar gel filler created by Allergan, Inc. and used in the Eyerise procedure, to be another excellent product. Based on his extensive experience with both Juvederm and Restylane in different applications, it is Dr. Steinsapir’s personal opinion that Restylane is better suited for treatment beneath the eye. These products have slightly different flow characteristics that can be explained by their viscosity, or “thickness” in everyday terminology. Restylane has a higher viscosity that makes it particularly suitable for use in this highly sensitive location where the skin is very thin, and therefore the smoothness and placement of the filler is of the utmost importance. Restylane’s viscosity helps to keep it correctly placed around the area of the lower eye and cheek interface. Still, both Juvederm and Restylane are excellent products, and the right filler for you depends on the unique nature and subtle particularities of your situation.
What is Eyerise?
Eyerise is a trademarked nonsurgical cosmetic procedure for brightening your facial appearance by placing cosmetic dermal fillers around the eye. It is branded as a contouring effect using Juvederm and Restylane, which are hyaluronic acid fillers that are considered to be excellent and safe facial fillers.
Without a doubt, the hyaluronic acid fillers distributed by Galderma–Restylane, Dysport, and Restylane Lyft®–are excellent, safe, and efficacious products. They are arguably the best facial fillers available on the market, providing numerous advantages as the go-to for addressing problems of volume deficiency in the face.
“Eyerise” is a new name for a proven approach to correcting volume deficiency beneath the eyes. As we age, the descent of the malar fat pad — the fleshy area beneath the eye and around the cheeks — can lead to a tired and hollowed out appearance around our eyes. If you’ve experienced this, you probably call it “dark circles under the eyes,” or simply wonder why you look tired. You’ll also find that simply applying makeup doesn’t address the problem. This is because the root cause of the under eye hollow is not a question of pigment (hence why cover-up does little to solve this problem), but one of volume deficiency. There is no longer enough tissue in this region for the natural fullness associated with youth, and because the skin in this region is very thin, you see “dark hollows” under the eyes rather than a bright and youthful affect.
This problem is best addressed by correcting the volume deficiency in order to restore the naturally full contour of this region. When this restoration is made, the interaction of light beneath your eyes leads to a much more natural, refreshed, lively look.
Dr. Steinsapir has been a pioneer in the treatment of the under eye hollow for years, and first described and published a description of his Deepfill Restylane method with impressive and proven results. All injectors treating the lower eyelid area now use his method. By precisely placing the filler Restylane in the area beneath the eye and taking an individualized approach to ensure that you receive just the right amount in the correct places, Dr. Steinsapir is able to comfortably improve the lower eyelid dark circles and tear trough hollows in a comfortable office procedure.
Dr. Steinsapir considers Juvederm, another sugar gel filler created by Allergan, Inc. and used in the Eyerise procedure, to be another excellent product. Based on his extensive experience with both Juvederm and Restylane in different applications, it is Dr. Steinsapir’s personal opinion that Restylane is better suited for treatment beneath the eye. These products have slightly different flow characteristics that can be explained by their viscosity, or “thickness” in everyday terminology. Restylane has a higher viscosity that makes it particularly suitable for use in this highly sensitive location where the skin is very thin, and therefore the smoothness and placement of the filler is of the utmost importance. Restylane’s viscosity helps to keep it correctly placed around the area of the lower eye and cheek interface. Still, both Juvederm and Restylane are excellent products, and the right filler for you depends on the unique nature and subtle particularities of your situation.
For differentiated results, there is no substitute for experience, specialization, and expertise. Dr. Steinsapir is a leading practitioner of under eye fillers and one of the few cosmetic surgeons in the world who has made treatment of the dark under eye circle a major focus of his practice. The area around the eye is extremely complex, and even subtle distinctions make a big difference in our appearance, which is why seeing a specialized eyelid plastic surgeon (rather than a generalist) is key for obtaining the best results possible. Please call us today to learn more about how filler treatment can help you look less tired and more alert, improving your overall appearance through a safe outpatient treatment with powerful results.
About Dr. Steinsapir
Dr. Steinsapir is a board certified eye surgeon and fellowship-trained in oculoplastic surgery and cosmetic surgery in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills where he specializes in balanced facial cosmetic surgery for natural results, with an emphasis on minimally invasive techniques, fast recovery time, and leadership in medical technology. Dr. Steinsapir has a private practice in Beverly Hills and also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Contact us today to learn how Dr. Steinsapir’s experience and training make him an expert in cosmetic surgery, which can be a vital part of your evidence-based treatment plan.
Services described may be “off-label” and lack FDA approval. This article is informational and does not constitute an advertisement for off-label treatment. No services should be provided without a good faith examination by a licensed physician or surgeon and an informed consent with a discussion of risks, benefits, alternatives, and the likelihood of treatment success. Only you and your treating physician or surgeon can determine if a treatment is right for you.
EyeRise is a non-surgical treatment consisting of injecting a combination of different injectables/ fillers in areas like the sides of the eyes, the mid-face region, and the cheekbone areas to lessen the signs of aging substantially.
Overview Of EyeRise
According to the brand, EyeRise is an innovative, non-surgical procedure developed by Dr. Stephen Bracci. It involves injecting various injectables/fillers around the sides of the eyes, mid-face region, and cheekbone areas to fight off aging signs and reduce the tired appearance for a more sculpted and youthful look.
In the brand’s words, “the procedure adds support to where you once had it instead of surgery that often involves cutting off some parts or repositioning the skin and tissues.” The treatment requires little or no downtime post-treatment and as such, it can be done at the lunch hour, and clients can go back to the office right after.
This article will review the product, the claims, ingredients, pricing, possible adverse effects, and pros and cons of usage. EyeRise reviews, among other details, will also be looked into for firsthand user experiences of the product.
Sometimes you don’t miss something until you realize it’s gone. Right after I gave birth to my second son I visited Dr. Bracci at Verve Medical Cosmetics where he eradicated the dark circles from my eyes (and gave me some much needed Botox). Sure I was tired, but the sallowness and darkness in the eye area also comes with age. He used fillers to perform his proprietary EyeRise™ treatment. No surgery needed. In fact you can have the procedure done during your lunch hour (read my original article from 2011 Verve’s Non-Surgical EyeRise™…a Dream Come True! at Second City Style.)
Verve Medical Cosmetics’ Non-Surgical EyeRise™ Miraculously & Instantly Wipes Away The Years
Sometimes you don’t miss something until you realize it’s gone. Right after I gave birth to my second son I visited Dr. Bracci at Verve Medical Cosmetics where he eradicated the dark circles from my eyes (and gave me some much needed Botox). Sure I was tired, but the sallowness and darkness in the eye area also comes with age. He used fillers to perform his proprietary EyeRise™ treatment. No surgery needed. In fact you can have the procedure done during your lunch hour (read my original article from 2011 Verve’s Non-Surgical EyeRise™…a Dream Come True! at Second City Style.)
Well has been over 4 years since I had the procedure and the sallowness and dark shadows have returned and I hate them more than ever! I mean I really hate them. So I knew it was time for a follow-up visit. In fact it was more than time. Eye creams can only help so much.
So what is EyeRise? It’s an innovative non-surgical technique developed by Dr. Bracci that involves a tailored combination of different injectable fillers around the sides of the eyes, the mid-face region, and the cheek bone areas – all three of which reduce a tired or aged appearance underneath the eyes. He studies your face like an artist studies his subject and uses cosmetic fillers (which vary depending on your specific needs) for each layer underneath the skin. There is no particular recipe, but each and every client is treated with a combination of several fillers, in precise but different layers to restore the natural architecture that has eroded over time due to age.
EyeRise provides a more natural look immediately by restoring the architecture of the eyes without making permanent changes to the face. EyeRise adds back the support where you once had it instead of surgery, which involves cutting away what you currently have. EyeRise does not involve any cutting or repositioning of the skin and tissue. The procedure provides instant results, and may be performed in a lunch time appointment. It requires little or no downtime after treatment so you can go back to the office with a makeup touch-up and nobody will be the wiser. EyeRise also allows for future tweaks and adjustments, making it easy to maintain the optimum results from the procedure for as long as possible.
Dr. Bracci explained it to me like this; he looks at cosmetic procedures the same way an artist would (he calls himself a cosmetic injectables artist) and doesn’t feel comfortable making patients look like overdone freak shows like one tends to see on reality TV. The procedure is relatively painless and is done as quickly as getting BOTOX. The result of EyeRise is a fresher and more natural appearance. And unlike most dermal fillers, this procedure can last up to three years! How’s that for anti-aging?
Here are my before and after shots. You can see the dark circles are gone! I swear I am not wearing one trace of makeup either. Dr. Bracci made sure I had every last bit removed.
I obviously love it since I came back for it again! It turned out I had a little too much filler near my eye area on the left side which was making that eye area appear even more sunken, so he reduced the filler there. Then he used a combination of 3 fillers to build up my eye area on both sides in about 10 minutes. I couldn’t be happier about the results either. In fact I went out with my husband right after and he had no clue.
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Some clients report improved mood and less headaches from Botox treatments and it is exciting to see what future research will tell us on this subject.
If the idea of looking like a matron caught in a wind tunnel or Botoxed so tight that you can barely smile freaks you out, I have a some revolutionary Advanced Beauty tips to maintain a youthful appearance from cosmetic restorative guru Dr. Stephen Bracci of Verve Medical Cosmetics.
A problem many of us have is that we try to eat healthy, drinks lots of water, maybe don’t smoke but enjoy a few glasses of vino here & there, and exercise (as much as possible). We have drawers of creams too. But with time comes shifts in your facial structure, according to Dr. Bracci who keeps his clients looking youthful, luminous and natural.
While you may not want to go crazy for a plastic surgery overall (the thought scares the heck out of me), you realize that appearing tired, drawn, saggy, and dull is not the best look for not only your self-esteem but for how you are perceived in the marketplace.
Here’s the thing, you don’t need plastic surgery.
And “spot fixing” certain areas may not prove to provide the pleasing results either.
While most people try to “fix” a certain area of the face, Dr. Bracci utilizes a non-surgical system of structural Lifts to maintain the architecture of the face as a whole.
Think of your facial architecture in a similar way as the architecture of your house.
Imagine, dramatically updating one room and nothing else. Suddenly, by comparison, everything else in your house starts to look a little shabby. But if you went little by little throughout the house, everything would be refreshed, revived and balanced.
It’s the same with the architecture of your face.
You tighten your eyes and your forehead looks more crinkly, you tighten your forehead and your chin looks droopier. Not to mention those who have inflated cheekbones in an effort to try to look young but instead end up looking not only “done” but odd. You know what I mean. Because you have certainly noticed the results of inconsistent work.
But it doesn’t have to be that way. It shouldn’t be that way.
I spoke with Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Stephen Bracci, the artistic cosmetic expert behind the BaseLift™ & EyeRise™ treatments heralded as easy cosmetic procedures for quick, yet long-lasting fix’s for facial structure boosts.
Check out the before/after images provided by Dr. Bracci and see for yourself how subtle yet striking these non-surgical cosmetic procedures are.
Sharon Haver: Botox is top of mind for many when they think of touching up their appearance. How has Botox changed since the 1990’s?
Dr. Stephen Bracci: For years, Botox was considered a treatment for movement lines, but today it is truly a “preventive” treatment for the formation of wrinkles.
SH: Tell Us more about BaseLift™ and EyeRise™?
Dr. SB: The philosophy of EyeRise, the non- surgical treatment for under eye bags and BaseLift, the full-face non surgical restoration, is to restore the foundation and shape of the face. By adding back to the areas under the skin or the base of support with injectable fillers we can restore what’s lost.
Fillers today are much more than just wrinkle fillers– they are truly supporters of the architecture of the shape of the face.
SH: Out of curiosity, what’s the most common problem area you find yourself addressing, and besides playing smart with a healthy diet and exercise regimen, any tips on ways to keep your facial structure in check between appointments?
Dr. SB: Aside from supporting the skin with fillers, topical anti-aging creams and facials help the surface of your skin but they will not prevent sagging skin foundations between appointments treated with fillers. My advice–eat a balanced diet, exercise, limit your alcohol and get enough hours of sleep every night.
SH: How long does it take to recover from a non surgical EyeRise, and BaseLift procedure?
Dr. SB: Both EyeRise and BaseLift are lunchtime procedures, that in most cases allows clients to go out that evening and return to work. The most common side effects are swelling and /or bruising. Each client is different, and receives a uniquely tailored treatment – so side effects vary.
SH: How do you know how much results to deliver + how do you keep people looking natural ?
Dr. SB: The main goal is to restore the shape of the face to its original position, and unlike surgery we are not re-positioning or removing tissue. By treating the entire area of the face that has lost support of the skin rather than just filling in a line, there is a more natural and significant improvement made. The results appear immediately, so there is very good feedback to the amount of results. Moreover, clients are encouraged to return after an EyeRise or BaseLift procedure so that the overall results can be fine tuned.
SH: What is the most efficient method to keep the face appearing rested and natural?
Dr. SB: By far the best way to treat and prevent wrinkles in the upper face and around eyes is treatment with Botox. For the mid and lower face the most direct way is to maintain the support under the skin with fillers or better stated “cosmetic supporters.”
SH: Let’s go by age groups, what do you do for maintenance say 30-40, 40-50 and so on…
Dr. SB: For 30-40’s I recommend regular Botox and cosmetic fillers. Depending on the individual, treatments will provide base support for various levels of sagging skin. In addition fillers provide a preventive function as they assist with collagen repair so starting in your 30’s and 40’s is recommended.
For 50’s and above you should maintain with Botox and cosmetic fillers and consider a very low dose of hormone maintenance to prevent skin and hair changes with menopause.
SH: How do you consider when enough is enough as we’ve all seen a celeb or notifiable figure here & there filled to the max and then some?
Dr. SB: Many of the cosmetic misadventures seen in celebrities are related to surgery which involves re-positioning tissues or removing tissue, or permanent fillers such as silicone. There is sometimes an over correction of a type of filler called Hyluronic acid (Juvederm , Restylane) – which can lead to puffiness, however theses fillers can be reduced by treatment with an enzyme that dissolves theses products.
We have other types of filler that are non Hyaluronic acids that tend to not cause puffiness, but instead give excellent definition. So in other words, if the correct combination of fillers are applied to the correct location there should be little chance of looking fake.
SH: What is meant by the term organic Botox?
Dr. SB: Botox definitely has the ability to block wrinkle lines that are from muscle movement and in doing so helps to prevent permanent lines that make some of us look older.
Some clients report improved mood and less headaches from Botox treatments and it is exciting to see what future research will tell us on this subject.
SH: Who would you like to help the most with the BaseLift procedure?
Dr. SB: The typical weight loss person who has a hollowed appearing face and sagging skin is a great candidate for Baselift. Basically, the excessive weight loss is a sudden and dramatic representation of what happens slowly and naturally to our face with time.
The nice thing is that BaseLift truly replicates the supportive tissue that has been lost and restores the shape of the face without changing the position of the tissues and looking fake.
The best way to think about facial aging is to approach it from a loss of foundation perspective, and not a loose skin perspective. Aside from a healthy lifestyle (diet, exercise, proper sleep etc), maintaining low estrogen levels, and lastly having a dedicated cosmetic medical injector to maintain the shape of the face.
The best advice is to seek a provider who is dedicated full time solely to performing cosmetic injections.
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The two day event will showcase the latest innovations in eye care and deliver clinical and practical education falling across the three “solutions-focused tracks” of:
• Building clinical confidence,
• Entering new markets: myopia and dry eye, and
• Too many patients, not enough time.
Each track will comprise a symposium, a roundtable discussion and an interactive workshop.