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Inna Prokopenko, R.N. Dark Circles Under the Eyes Most people think that dark under-eye circles are caused by staying up late watching monster movies, having that last drink the night before, or sitting up with your laptop trying to finish your quarterly report. Most people believe that their behavior is somehow linked to dark undereye circles. The truth is, most people are dead wrong. If nothing else, I want you to know that dark under-eye circles are not your fault. They don’t mysteriously appear when you misbehave or are stressed out, only to vanish when you get 8 straight hours of sleep. Dark under-eye circles are a byproduct of aging. Changing your behavior will, in almost every case, NOT get rid of your dark under-eye circles. Tear troughs are semi-circular creases or depressions which start at the nose and run along the bottom of the lower eyelid just above the cheek bone. These depressions can produce the illusion of darkening around the eyes, resulting in “dark circles” or “tired eyes”. 6 gateway aesthetic Institute & Laser Center As we age, the eyelids and cheek begin to sag. The tear troughs, however, cannot sag with the rest of the facial skin because of ligaments that attach to the bone of the eye socket. This results in the deepening depressions which make the shadow and dark circle more noticeable. If you have deep tear troughs, an injectable dermal filler, such as Restylane, can be used to correct them. The filler is injected with a very fine micro needle under the skin’s surface along the line of the hollow. An anesthetic cream may be applied to the area for 30 minutes prior to the treatment (although often no anesthetic cream is required). Results with dermal fillers are instantaneous. After the procedure, the treated area may be slightly red and swollen; however, you can resume normal activities, drive yourself home or return to work immediately after the treatment. The results typically last 6-9 months, although the exact length of time will depend on the structure of your skin and other factors such as lifestyle, age and the degree of perfection you demand. Additional touch-up treatments can be performed at any time after the initial treatment.
Inna Prokopenko, R.N., has a strong nursing background, and her exceptional person-toperson skills make her a valuable asset to Gateway Aesthetic Institute. She has worked with Dr. Taylor since April of 2001. Inna consistently offers comfort and professionalism to her Gateway clients. Inna came to Gateway from Ukraine after acquiring her nursing degree in 1993 and gaining seven years of experience in her homeland. Inna continues researching and publishing her studies to further her nursing expertise. Recently she completed and published two separate studies for the ND YAG vs. Radio Frequency (non-invasive skin tightening) and Photo Dynamic Therapy with Levulan and Omnilux LED. She was also recently named Clinical Nurse for Candela and Lumenis; both laser companies give her name to physicians needing clinical advice for settings and treatments using these lasers. Inna was also invited to participate on the Medicis Aesthetics National Nurse Injector Advisory Board. Inna travels worldwide to gain accreditations and additional skills, and she brings solid knowledge to her patients at Gateway. She is respected for her meticulous care. Gateway patients trust her to listen and provide the customized care they desire. She specializes in all skin rejuvenation procedures including filler, Botox, skin tightening, tattoo and hair removal and LipoDissolve treatments.
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