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Procedure Compass

An honest map of your options

Pick a concern and see the common options from gentlest to most involved — what each really does and the downtime to expect — so you walk into a consult informed, not sold.

Pick a concern

Fine lines & wrinklesSkin texture & toneUnder-eye concernsVolume loss

Under-eye concernsgentle → involved

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Gentlest first

Sleep, hydration & eye-area skincare

Intensity

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Intensity (1–7)A rough sense of how involved an option is — from gentlest (1, like skincare) to most involved (7, like surgery). It counts things like recovery time and whether it's an in-office procedure. It is not a ranking of how well it works or which is right for you — that's a conversation for a qualified provider.

What it actually does
Reduces puffiness and dullness from lifestyle factors; sets a healthy baseline.
Typical downtime
None.

Option 2

Targeted under-eye treatment serum

Intensity

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Intensity (1–7)A rough sense of how involved an option is — from gentlest (1, like skincare) to most involved (7, like surgery). It counts things like recovery time and whether it's an in-office procedure. It is not a ranking of how well it works or which is right for you — that's a conversation for a qualified provider.

What it actually does
Can improve the look of fine lines and dark circles for some people over time.
Typical downtime
None.

Option 3

Tear-trough filler

Intensity

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Intensity (1–7)A rough sense of how involved an option is — from gentlest (1, like skincare) to most involved (7, like surgery). It counts things like recovery time and whether it's an in-office procedure. It is not a ranking of how well it works or which is right for you — that's a conversation for a qualified provider.

What it actually does
Softens hollowing under the eye in suitable candidates; results are temporary.
Typical downtime
Minimal — possible bruising or swelling for several days.

Option 4

Lower-lid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Intensity

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Intensity (1–7)A rough sense of how involved an option is — from gentlest (1, like skincare) to most involved (7, like surgery). It counts things like recovery time and whether it's an in-office procedure. It is not a ranking of how well it works or which is right for you — that's a conversation for a qualified provider.

What it actually does
Addresses pronounced bags or excess skin; a surgical option for the right candidate.
Typical downtime
One to two weeks of bruising and swelling.

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