Not necessarily, at Ritacca Laser Center we offer both surgical and non-surgical procedures to correct old and tired looking eyes. The best option for your condition will be determined at your private consultation with one of our cosmetic specialists. If you are not looking for surgery, a non-surgical eye lift can be achieved with a wrinkle relaxing treatment such as Botox, which is also good for lines between the eye brows, crow’s feet, and lines and wrinkles beneath the eyes.  Injection of collagen or hyaluronic acid fillers will diminish appearance of sinking tear troughs and dark lines under the eyes. Chemical peels and a good skin care regime at home will also help you to create wrinkle free and refreshed looking eyes.

-Zhanna Wolfman, R.N.

After rigorous review, the FDA can offer a “reasonable assurance” that today’s silicone implants are “safe and effective,” said Donna-Bea Tillman, director of the FDA Office of Device Evaluation. Studies have found no association between silicone implants and cancer or other life-threatening diseases, although the FDA is continuing to monitor for these risks.

The FDA is also requiring each of the two manufacturers of silicone gel implants, Inamed Aesthetics and Mentor Corp., to study 40,000 women for 10 years to assess potential health problems. These studies will help answer questions on the implants’ long-term safety.

-Allan Parungao, M.D.