Turn back time with Cosmetic Services at Chico Eye Center.
Addressing Bumps, Lumps and Lines
Chico Eye Center is equipped to address bumps, lumps and lines on and around your face.
Why trust a cosmetic procedure to an ophthalmologist at Chico Eye Center? Ophthalmologists have extensive training and knowledge of the delicate area that is the eyes and forehead. The expertise of the ophthalmologists at Chico Eye Center ensures safe, natural-looking results where precision matters most.
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and/or lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery incisions are hidden in the creases of the eyelids. The surgeon removes excess tissue through these incisions and then stitches them closed with fine sutures. These sutures are then removed after several days. The effects of eyelid surgery can last for many years!
Looking for a little more? Combined with BOTOX® or JUVÉDERM® treatments, eyelid surgery can help lift the eyebrows and soften the appearance of wrinkles, crow’s feet or dark circles under the eyes.
If sagging or drooping eyelids interfere with your vision, eyelid surgery may be considered medically necessary. In such cases, insurance may provide coverage, depending on your plan and clinical documentation.
Many patients use the term “droopy eyelids” to describe several different concerns. While upper blepharoplasty and ptosis repair can both create a more open, refreshed appearance, they address different underlying problems.
In simple terms, blepharoplasty removes excess skin, while ptosis repair raises the eyelid itself. Many patients have both conditions and benefit from having the procedures performed together for the best functional and cosmetic outcome.
During your consultation, your eyelids will be carefully evaluated, and it will be determined whether blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, or a combination of both procedures is the most appropriate treatment for your goals.
BOTOX® can help smooth existing lines and prevent new ones. The ones created from every smile, frown, or squint that work your facial muscles, which over time create lines and wrinkles that can make you look older or tired. It’s not your fault you show emotion!
Our experienced doctors at Chico Eye Center have treated thousands of patients with BOTOX and take the time to understand your goals, ensuring natural results you’ll feel confident about.
Did you know the cosmetic effects of BOTOX® were discovered by ophthalmologists? These ophthalmologists observed the softening of patients’ frown lines following treatment for eye muscle disorders, leading to clinical trials and subsequent FDA approval for cosmetic use in 2002.
Migraines can be debilitating. BOTOX® is an approved treatment for adults with chronic headaches. Check with your insurance to see if they cover your treatment at Chico Eye Center.
JUVÉDERM® is an FDA-approved dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the skin to help maintain volume and hydration. It smooths smile lines, furrows and other wrinkles to restore a refreshed, more youthful appearance. Results are visible right away. You’ll leave Chico Eye Center with natural-looking results that continue to settle over a few days. Depending on the formula and treatment area, JUVÉDERM results can last 6 to 9 months and sometimes longer.
Latisse™
Latisse™ (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%) is the first FDA-approved prescription treatment for hypotrichosis of the eyelashes (i.e., people with inadequate lashes). It is applied once daily to the base of the upper eyelid. Over time, it increases eyelash length, fullness (thickness) and darkness. Can someone say ‘oh la la lashes’?! Some users may notice subtle changes in about 4 weeks, significant improvements by 8 weeks and full effects typically seen around 16 weeks of consistent use.
Pellevé® is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared radiofrequency wrinkle reduction system that heats deep layers of the skin to stimulate collagen contraction and new collagen production. It can help tighten sagging skin and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, yielding a more youthful-looking appearance. Results are gradual, but after several treatments, you’ll feel like you’ve turned back time.
