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Do you hate being told "you look tired"?

By Valorieon 27 Apr 2006

Lately I am getting told  “you look tired”. That’s even after a restful vacation and plenty of sleep! I’m on a pretty tight budget, but I would go for plastic surgery if that gave me a long-lasting result for eye bags, rejuvenating wrinkles, etc.

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Sonya T. (unregistered guest) 29 Apr 2006
Plastic surgery is pretty extreme. You should consider baby stepping by going with an injection like restulane which may fill in depressed areas under the eyes, or fill wrinkles such as crow feet.
Lolo 22 Apr 2008
LED Light treatmetns using The Revitalight system really help to tighten and tone your face and eyelids. REally helps to make you look fresh.
Mindy from Tx (unregistered guest) 20 May 2006
I had a laser facelift -- it's not really a facelift, but the laser refreshed my under eye areas.
catinrevere 25 Apr 2011
i had a horrible experience with the laser all i wantd was to look refreshed and it left me with deeper lines under my eyes and all around my face..it was painful i felt i was bein tortured and it added about 5 yrs to my appearance it left me more self cautious about myself and thr doctors lied about the procedure it was awful.. i meant this for the life style lift beneath this
guest (unregistered guest) 20 Nov 2006
I am considering the LIFESTYLE LIFT. I have been reading comments from your site and others and cannot seem to find information as to where an incision is made and if lipo is performed to get rid of excess fat from jowls. Also, where does the extra skin that hangs down under chin (waddel) go? I was under the assumption that the incision is just under the chin, but I have been reading about patients who have ear scars. Could you please clarify this for me?
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Michael A. Persky, MD 22 May 2008
There are incisions around the ears, similar to short scar facelift incisions.
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Liz Noble (unregistered guest) 15 Jan 2007
Wait! Don't get plastic surgery! You can look younger by using skin care products without chemicals, harsh additives, or synthetic ingredients (like all the junk that's found in mass-produced products). Use yummy products (like those on edenskiss.com, but there are lots of others) and see your tired eyes and wrinkles disappear. I've been using all-natural products for six months now and they have taken at least 5 years off my face (because my immune system isn't having to cope with a bunch of bad chemicals from my skin care products). NATURAL skin care is the answer!
Guest-ess (unregistered guest) 2 Mar 2007
Two words: essential oils. (Only pure ones, needless to say.) They really, REALLY work.
guest (unregistered guest) 3 Mar 2007
Can you please suggest the essential oils for dark circles and puffiness.
Anne (unregistered guest) 20 Apr 2007
What are the essential oils for puffiness
katiehammerman 22 Feb 2008
Hi! I would also like to know more about essential oils for undereye bags. Thanks!
adele worden (unregistered guest) 23 Mar 2007
Im a beauty theapist and I've seen a lot of 'tired' skin conditions. I do think that surgery could be a bit drastic not to mention expensive. Its hard to say without examining your skin properly but it could just be down to a bad diet and maybe even over-cleansing and over-treatment. Our eyes are so sensitive and if you are constantly applying a multitude of products you may be making the problem worse. I know of people that apply anti-aging products around their eyes religiously but the skin is so delicate that it dries out and looks a million times worse! It may be worth while visiting a dermatologist or a beauty therapist to seek some advice from them before you decide to make any big decisions... Adele
Sierra Night Tide (unregistered guest) 3 Apr 2007
I get the same kind of questions. I take medication that sucks out the moisture from my face and specifically my eyes. This leaves bags under my eyes and makes them look tired. I’ve tried several several products without any improvement. Stuff that costs #3 to stuff that costs $75 – no great results. However… to be nice to a friend of mine because she sells skin care and cosmetics, I bought eye soothing gel from her. I figured what’s some extra money I would have wasted anyways…at least she would get some money… Unbelievably, it works. Now, I read Dani's blog for all of her tips and advice and when I need something extra, I just shoot her an email and buy it from her. She now knows what my skin needs and I don’t have to answer the same questions over and over again... are you dry or you oily have you tried..... she already has all of my information.
junnassara (unregistered guest) 1 Aug 2007
wow! that is a lot of info to take in for dark circles....I was curious about this because I used to suffer from dark circles really bad....I always got the "you look tired" and the "let's check for anemia" from doctors (just so you know I am not anemic and that is not what I am suggesting) For the last 6 monthes or so I have been using Kate Somerville Line Release Under Eye repair and it works FABULOUS....I love it!
she (unregistered guest) 23 Sep 2007
where do you purchase Kate Somerville line release repair kit.
Kimberly Law 1 Feb 2008
Dark circles and bags under the eyes can be hereditary or caused by other factors. Things like cold compresses, tea bags and cucumbers can help the puffiness. There are also some great eye creams and eye masks on the market that will help as well. Hereditary dark circles are more difficult to alliviate. I would recommend colour correctors (illusion tones). They are cosmetic products that neutralize colour. The way they work is based on the fact that covering a colour with it's opposite colour (on the colour wheel)will neutralize both colours. Since most dark circles are blue or voilet their opposites peach (orange) or yellow will neutralize the colour. The trick is to really look at the true colour of the circles and make sure you are using the opposite colour. Using a concealer or foundation after the coluor corrector will smooth everything out and make it look even more natural.
leepers 27 May 2008
I have read that one of the contributing factors (aside from ageing) of under-eye puffiness is a thyroid condition. I also believe that sometimes it may be difficult to receive a diagnosis of an improperly functioning thyroid. I wonder how many people have had their hormones checked before consulting with a plastic surgeon?
larissa shaughnessy (unregistered guest) 8 Feb 2008
my daughter, whoe is only 9 now is getting them, she's tried everything, even creams and serums, they work for about an hour makup only strains the look and then its even more noticable then before, she's now gotten so relunctent and with drawn that she comes home,goes upstairs, enters the bathroom door, comes down holding every cosmetic, makeup set,creames etc.in her arms, slumps onto the couch, turns the t.v. to her favorite show, and stair into her hand mirror, and completely blankes out, she hardly does anything anymore, I mean this has agrivated her,I have absalutely NO idea how to make it go away, she hanging with all her what she believes to be an last resort, the option of plastic surgery, she's been begging me and begging me in every way possible to let her do it, notes honts, she ven changed my ringtone, I'm about to give eithen though shes only 9 and its risky, she hardly smiles any more, so if any body reading this has a stradigie besides plastic surgery thats kid- freindly please reply.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anon (unregistered guest) 9 Feb 2008
I don't have a solution, but plastic surgery at 9 years old seems entirely too risky, especially considering how much her eyes will change as she grows. I would suggest taking her to a dermatologist (ask around and get a good recommendation for your area). A good dermatologist should be able to suggest all the options, not just invasive surgery, that could help. And do try the color-wheel make-up suggestion posted above. If you can find the right shade opposite the color of the circles, it really works as a temporary solution.
pringf (unregistered guest) 6 Apr 2008
Your daughter has body dismorphic disorder. Get her some therapy or it will only get worse.
Osea Davis (unregistered guest) 7 Jun 2008
Dear Larissa, Your post about your 9 year old daughter is very sad. I recently submitted a post to the website explaining how I got rid of my undereye circles (AMAZING!). In a nutshell, here's the regemin I followed: 1. I go to bed at 9:30 pm with the lights out. It is important to be in darkness for a few hours before midnight. I do this every night. 2. I leave the window blinds open so that the morning sun naturally wakes me up at sunrise. 3. I eat one grapefruit per day (this is important for vitamin C which stimulates collgen production.) 4. I eat whole grain bread. 5. I eat one spoonful of nutritional yeast each day (mixed with yogurt or oatmeal). 6. For good measure, I eat 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day. Sounds pedestrian, but it has worked wonders for me after years of frustration! Good luck! Osea
MISS_COLD 9 Mar 2008
i had thermage done and im only 23 its been six months and i now have really bad hollowing under my eyes im unsure to if this will get worse over time. what can i do ? should i have fillers ? but does this really look natural ? i had temporary aquamid in my lips and you get bumps & it doesnt feel naturaul in the lips is it different for the eyes ? whats the best filler for eyes? & what about fat grafts ?? any ideas anyone ? its really getting me down & its not just the eyes i need something for my sunken cheeks 2 i wish i never had thermage done. i dont know what to do ? any advice would be great! thanx
Michael Persky, MD, FACS (unregistered guest) 8 Apr 2008
Hi Miss Cold, It is unfortunate that you suffered hollowing from the Thermage treatment. Fillers, I prefer Restylane, work extremely well and should look natural if performed properly. I would not try aquamid under your eyes. Restylane is the most dependable filler in my hands under the eyes. Fat grafts are a more permanent solution, but again they must be done properly or your complications will be permanent, and/or very difficult to correct. Both of these filling procedures should be performed only by a physician who has experience. For your sunken cheeks, a great filler is Radiesse, injected deep from inside your mouth. For a permanent fix, again fat transfer is the way to go. You can contact me if you would like a recommendation of a referral closest to your part of the country. Be well and good luck. Dr. P
suzanne bernstein 16 Jun 2008
Dear Dr. Persky, I live in Annapolis, MD and would like to know who you would recommend to do the fillers in my cheeks. I have had the naso labial folds done and they did good, but didn't seem to want to do my cheeks. Thanks. Suzanne

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