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One of the most effective, immediate and lasting results for the treatment of dark circles is the filling of the cheekbones and tear canal.

Solution for dark circles removal

He Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra He developed this treatment after verifying that many of the patients who consulted him for dark circles had a lack of volume in the cheekbone or in the area between the cheekbone and the nose, known as the tear canal.

The lack of volume of the cheekbone and / or the tear canal allows the skin of the eyelids to extend towards the cheeks, this increase in the length of the eyelid and its dark color increases dark circles.

The time of the procedure 5 minutes, painless, great satisfaction of the patient, who immediately continues his normal life.

Causes

According to the histopathological studies carried out, this alteration in the coloration of the skin of the eyes is due in most cases to excessive production of melanin and to the dilation of capillaries close to the surface of the skin.

These alterations usually follow the anatomy of the orbicularis oculi muscle that surrounds the orbit. We receive many young patients who report a great aesthetic concern for the dark color of their eyes. The color of the eyelids and the anatomical characteristics of the orbit give these patients an aspect of tiredness, sadness and old age, despite the fact that most of them are very young.

Triggers

  • Hereditary dark circles, family history: dark circles have a genetic predisposition.
  • Dark circles produced by repeated episodes of irritation.
  • Dark circles in patients with diseases such as hyperthyroidism, heart, kidney, etc.
  • Dark circles due to skin aging: excessive exposure to the sun increases melanin in the eyelids.
  • Dark circles produced by light effect in patients with prominent malar bones.
  • Hormonal changes: they also influence the color of the skin of the eyelids, this is how dark circles are accentuated days before or during the menstrual period and during pregnancy.

Features of dark circles

  • The color of the dark circles can be brown, purple or black.
  • The brown and black color occurs mainly in patients with dark skin, while the purplish in light skin patients.
  • Dark circles can appear as a single entity in very young patients or associated with fine wrinkles, deep grooves or skin festoons. At the same time, it can be presented without excess palpebral bags or with their protrusion.

Treatments available for dark circles

  • Moisturizers and Antioxidants.
  • Decongestants.
  • Lymphatic drains.
  • Peeling with different acids.
  • Helios II depigmenting laser.
  • Radiofrequency with micro needles (Scarlet).
  • Erbium laser (Lotus II).
  • Carbon Dioxide Laser (Firexel).
  • Carbon dioxide laser assisted surgery.
  • Filled with Voluma.

How do you know which is the most suitable treatment for you?

We have verified that the majority of patients suffering from dark circles have a lack of development of the malar bone, especially in its part closest to the nose. Until a while ago, the correction of this anatomical situation was difficult since it was necessary to resort to surgeries with prosthetic placement.

Melanin deposit

Today thanks to the development of hyaluronic acids With a heavy chain like Voluma, we can provide a very quick, very effective and satisfactory solution for the patient. The procedure of filling the cheekbone with Voluma takes 5 minutes, it is painless and the patient can immediately check the result. The interesting thing about this treatment is that it not only improves the color of the dark circles, it also improves the overall aesthetic appearance of the patient.

Other treatments we perform to improve the dark color of dark circles is with the Helios II depigmenting laser. This is done monthly or biweekly, does not cause irritation to the treated skin and you can immediately continue your activity. From the third session you can see an improvement in the color, texture and tonism of the skin.

Laser Helios is completely painless, has no adverse effects, lightens skin color and removes dark spots. For more information, we invite you to visit dark spots on the skin.

If you are looking for a quick and effective result, the recommended treatment is the peel with the Fire-Xel carbon dioxide laser.

The Carbon Dioxide Laser is used in patients with dark circles and wrinkles. For more information on this procedure we invite you to visit Carbon Dioxide Laser Peeling.

As we see in this histopathological study, the melanocytes responsible for the dark color of the eyelid skin are located at the dermal epidermal junction.

How does the Carbon Dioxide Laser work?

The carbon dioxide laser Fire-Xel In addition to having a skin analyzer, it allows us to choose the depth of the ablation. For young patients, without wrinkles and in which there is only the dark pigmentation of the skin of the eyelid, we use a 600-micron piece that allows us to exfoliate down to the basement membrane.

The most compact and strongest-toned tissue below the basement membrane is the thermal collagenizing effect at the dermal level.

This biopsy clearly shows how ablation occurs only in the most superficial layer of the skin, more specifically at the basement membrane level. These patients are going to have a very fast recovery because the thermal effect is superficial and the result is going to be excellent and long-lasting.

For those patients who, in addition to the dark color, have excess skin on the eyelids, the laser must be used with the 300-micron piece with which we can reach deep collagen and contract the skin.
The tightening effect on the skin increases as the months go by and lasts for many years.

Patient testimonials

We invite you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel with the account of patients who have received this treatment.

Before and after

Price of dark circles/Tear Channel treatment with hyaluronic acid

  • Price of Dark Circle / Tear Channel Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid
    The cost of the Hyaluronic Acid Syringe is $195.000
    Usually between one and two syringes are needed.
  • Helios laser dark circles depigmentation treatment price:
    $25.000 per session.

Procedures facilities and security

In addition to having state-of-the-art medical equipment, we have a complete surgical unit and recovery and hospitalization rooms. The modern surgical room It is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses and instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Doubts and queries

If you have any medical questions, send an email to [email protected]  .

By phone on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

  • 0054 11 4 901 6690
  • 0054 11 4 904 3434
  • 0054 11 4 904 0880

Schedule consultation

Book a consultation at our medical centers located in Caballito, Belgrano and Pilar

Eyelid rejuvenation in Asian patients

Asian patients often have many fat pockets on the upper and lower eyelids.

Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra developed a novel technique that remove the bags from the eyelids without removing skin and without leaving visible scars.

Patients improve aesthetics, have less weight on the eyelids, allowing them to see better, and do not lose the physiognomic characteristics of the ethnic group.

Cost of Asian Eyelid Surgery

The cost of this treatment is u$d 3,000 (VAT not included).

This treatment is carried out by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra in Hoogstra Medical Centers Caballito branch.

Hoogstra Caballito Clinic, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Address San José de Calasanz 176.

Height Rivadavia Avenue 5,100 one block from the first station Junta. Parking can be found on Rosario Street between Centenera and San José de Calasanz.

The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Complete surgical unit. Recovery and hospitalization rooms. The surgeries are performed by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.

The modern operating room is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses, instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

All interventions are performed with local anesthesia and sedation, which provides safety and comfort. Sedation is performed by the anesthesia manager at Fernández Hospital or another doctor on his team.

The surgery time is approximately 30 minutes. The residence time in the Clinic is approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Patients traveling from the interior of the country or abroad must be the day before surgery and may return 48 or 72 hours after surgery.

If you have any medical questions, please send an email to [email protected]

In [email protected]  Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

How do I take a shift?

If you live in Buenos Aires, you would have to take an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra in any of the 3 branches.

The easiest safe, fast and effective way is request your shift online. Depending on the selected branch, you can obtain your shift by entering:

Schedule consultation

Book a consultation at our medical centers located in Caballito, Belgrano and Pilar

If you have difficulty taking a shift online, payments and administrative issues.

You can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(011) 4901-6690     (011) 4904-3434     (011) 4904-0880

The value of the consultation with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is $60,000 pesos . If you later decide to carry out the treatment, this value will be deducted from the total amount.

If you live in the country or abroad you can send photos to the mail [email protected]

It will be evaluated by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.

Previous studies can be done at your place of residence and travel with an established date.

 

To coordinate operative dates, andSend an email to Josefina Nuñez:

[email protected] or by WhatsApp at 005491169459535

By phone you can communicate on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

0054 11 4 901 6690          0054 11 4 904 3434           0054 11 4 904 0880

To coordinate payments You can send an email to Jose Luis:

[email protected] Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821

For more information on Scarless Eyelid Surgery visit Eyelid rejuvenation without visible scars

  • Results:

Videos with patient cases

We invite you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel with the account of patients who have received this treatment, entering here: Eyelid surgery in Asian patients

Patient testimonials

Alexandra Pedroza

2 weeks ago I had the opportunity to undergo surgery for the second time, I had a forehead lift-endoscopy and the first time was in 2019, it was a blepharoplasty, they removed the fat from my eyelids. Due to the pandemic, it was only possible for me to return this year. Dr. Hoogstra's way of working is incredible! You remain as if nothing had happened. It didn't hurt at all, I didn't take a single analgesic for the pain, I didn't have any pain and the recovery was very fast. It is worth traveling from the United States for the second time. Since the security of not taking any risks and of looking good is guaranteed. I tried to take a friend with me who wanted to have a face and neck lift and my friend didn't want to go, she went to Cancun Mexico, because it was cheaper for her. They left her with facial paralysis on the entire left side of her face. Dr. Hoogstra takes care of you and treats you as if you were his family. And his work team is fantastic. Very attentive girls. Josefina, Lucia, José Luis, thank you, even the lady who was bringing coffee to my husband. I do not remember his name . She is in charge of caring for the patients' families. And he helped me get dressed. Very grateful to all of you. A piece of advice to all people who want to have facial beautification. Please see him with a doctor who is highly trained. It is not easy to travel to Argentina from Texas, United States. But the effort is worth it since I put myself in the hands of an eminence in surgery Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.🤗🤗🤗🤗

Alexandra Pedroza

Hifu

Dr. Carolina Stella was very detailed, kind and professional, she performed micro and macro ultrasound focused on the eyelids.

Barbara Cattáneo

Eyelids

Dr. Hoogstra treated me, operated on my eyelids. I was very satisfied, I recommend it.

Gabriela Basaldella

Upper eyelid blepharoplasty

I had a blepharoplasty on my upper eyelids. I must say that logically, prior to the decision to undergo this procedure, my concerns were heard and I slowly moved towards surgery at the hands of Dr. Hoogstra. The technique is excellent, I had no discomfort, meeting the pre and post surgical guidelines.

Marta Alicia Pérez

Eyelid surgery

Excellent attention. I had an eyelid surgery with the Doctor, I recommend it.

María Luján Guidi

Eyelid surgery and liposuction

I had a blepharoplasty and it was excellent. Without scar and also the treatment of the super professional doctor. Then I came back for liposuction of the legs and abdomen and the results are also wonderful. Everything is quality and super professional. The doctor always takes away your doubts and the post operative was very easy to carry. I will always come back!

Natalia Givonetti

Liposculpture and eyelids

I had a lipo of the abdomen and an eyebrow and eyelid lift and I am very happy to have encouraged myself, Doctor Hoogstra gives me a lot of confidence and the recovery is fast, painless and just 2 weeks after surgery but the changes are already noticeable and they are totally natural.

Graciela Castellani

Scarless eyelid surgery

I am very happy with the results of the treatments. Excellent atention.

Maria Ester Duarte

Scarless eyelid surgery

Dr. Hoogstra performed blepharoplasty on both eyelids, in a few days he was someone else, with a brighter look. Thank you Doctor.

Maria Teresa Rodriguez

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser

All excellent, I am very satisfied. Congratulations!

Mario Vazquez

A Great Experience !!

I am from Fort Worth, Texas and am 53 years old. For many years I wanted to remove the bags from my lower eyelids, a more youthful look and remove the dewlap, but I was scared by traditional surgeries that remove skin and can change the natural look of the face. After searching and searching for alternatives I was lucky

Elena

Laser scarless eyelid surgery and spot treatment

My arrival in Mexico was smooth, everything in order I have felt very good, just a little occasional burning in the eyes. The truth is that I am very grateful and very happy for the results of the surgery, the results are more than remarkable, I am super happy with my new appearance. Really

Jorge Gomez

Laser eyelid surgery

The surgery was fantastic. The postoperative was more complicated for me because I did not rest any, I moved as if I had nothing, that made recovery take a little longer but it was perfect. All people tell me how well you have eyes! how good are you! and I see them much better.

Yesterday

CO2 laser eyelid rejuvenation

Dr. Hoogstra only performed laser on my upper and lower eyelids. I don't have surgery. They gave me anesthetic cream an hour before. I only felt a little discomfort during the treatment, then a little burning. I returned to my activities after four days. Notice more softness, smoothness and a fresh skin feeling. I use less

Beatríz M

Endoscopic Lifting - Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty - CO2 Laser

Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra explained that the excess skin of the upper eyelid was due to a decrease in the forehead. He suggested that I perform a procedure. Endoscopic Lifting, Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and Pan Facial Carbon Dioxide Laser. During the treatment I was sedated and did not feel anything, except for a small burning that when

Graciela A

Lipo laser, eyelid and nose surgery

Hello dr. Hoogstra, I feel like the luckiest woman on the planet to have had the privilege of meeting him and being his patient. Thank you for your kindness, ethics, and professionalism. Thank you again for everything you have done for me and for your valuable recommendations. Now I feel like a beautiful and safe woman.

Veronica

Carbon Dioxide Laser

Hello Doctor, Every day when I look in the mirror I see the fabulous results of the laser on my eyelids and it gives me a lot of satisfaction, that's why I have wanted to tell you for a long time. At first the changes were not so great but the effects continue slowly and without pause. Thank you and we will see each other

Maria Susana

Laser scarless eyelid surgery and spot treatment

My arrival in Mexico was smooth, everything in order I have felt very good, just a little occasional burning in the eyes. The truth is that I am very grateful and very happy for the results of the surgery, the results are more than remarkable, I am super happy with my new appearance.

Jorge Gomez

CO2 laser on the eyelids

I want to leave my opinion because when something goes well you also have to say it. In my case, the dr performed a CO2 laser on my eyelids without blepharoplasty, because I have little fat on my eyelids but they already looked tired and droopy. The treatment lasted 3 minutes at most, and after which for 2

Soledad De Leon

Ectropion

Treatment

The operation consists of shorten the lower eyelid through a small incision in the lateral edge.
This allows the eyelid to recover its position and tension and improves tearing, as long as the tear duct is permeable.

Cost of Ectropion Treatment

The cost of the treatment is $45.000 + VAT

To make an evaluation you can send photos to [email protected]

This treatment is carried out by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra and a team of prestigious ophthalmologist surgeons at Hoogstra Medical Centers Caballito branch.

Hoogstra Caballito Clinic, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The clinic has the approval of the Secretary of Public Health.

Complete surgical unit.

Recovery and hospitalization rooms.

The surgeries are performed by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.

The modern operating room is equipped with high-level technology and assisted by nurses, instructors specialized in this type of intervention.

All interventions are performed under local anesthesia.

If you have any medical questions, please send an email to [email protected]

In [email protected]  Only medical consultations will be received. Inquiries about shifts, payments and administrative issues are not attended.

How do I take a shift?

If you live in Buenos Aires, you would have to take an appointment with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra in any of the 3 branches.

Schedule consultation

Book a consultation at our medical centers located in Caballito, Belgrano and Pilar

If you have difficulty taking a shift online, payments and administrative issues.

You can call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(011) 4901-6690     (011) 4904-3434     (011) 4904-0880

The value of the consultation with Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra is $60,000 pesos. If you later decide to carry out the treatment, this value will be deducted from the total amount.

If you live in the country or abroad you can send photos to the mail [email protected]

It will be evaluated by Dr. Ricardo Hoogstra.

Previous studies can be done at your place of residence and travel with an established date.

To coordinate operative dates, send an email to Josefina Nuñez:

[email protected] or by WhatsApp at 005491169459535

By phone you can communicate on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following telephone numbers.

0054 11 4 901 6690          0054 11 4 904 3434                     0054 11 4 904 0880

To coordinate payments you can send an email to Jose Luis:

[email protected] Or by WhatsApp: 0054 9 11 5037 9821

Clinical picture

Ectropion is an alteration in the position of the eyelids in which it everts and moves away from the eyeball, in such a way that the inner surface (conjunctiva) is exposed. In most patients, ectropion occurs on the lower eyelid.

Symptoms

Dry and painful eye, tearing, redness of the eyelid, conjunctivitis.

Causes

It occurs in elderly patients, due to a weakness of the myoneural plate of the orbicularis oculi muscle.
It is also seen very frequently in eyelid surgeries that dry out the skin and approach the adipose bags through the orbicularis oculi muscle.
Other causes are facial paralysis, burn sequelae, etc.

Complications

If ectropion is not resolved in time, corneal ulcers and eye infections can occur, both of which can affect vision.

Prevention

Perform aesthetic surgeries that do not cause damage to the orbicularis oculi muscle and, if possible, do not dry out the skin of the eyelid.

Treatment

An ophthalmological assessment by a lacrimal duct specialist is recommended to determine their status prior to surgery. In some cases, lacrimal duct intubation with silicone stents may be necessary.

These procedures are performed under local anesthesia and sedation, so the patient can go home that same day. The duration of the procedure is approximately 30 minutes. The stitches are usually removed between 10 and 14 days after surgery. The first 48 to 72 hours there is usually edema and hematoma in the periocular region that improves with local cold and rest.

Patient testimonial

We invite you to watch the videos on our YouTube channel with the account of patients who have received this treatment, entering here: Ectropion