Periocular Care

Benefits of Periocular Care

Periocular rejuvenation can do more than enhance how you look—it can change how you feel.

Many of our patients notice:

  • A more rested and alert appearance

  • Less heaviness around the eyes and forehead

  • Increased confidence in video calls or in photos

  • A more open visual field, especially with drooping lids

  • Natural-looking results without surgery or downtime

  • Better protection for the eyes day and night with more complete and efficient blinking

  • Reduced dryness and irritation with improved blink function and tear quality

Whether you are prepping for an event or just want to feel better in your day-to-day life, a small lift can make a big impact.

  • Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt) is a microcurrent technology that activates your facial muscles, causing them to contract and relax just like they would during exercise. Think of it as a workout for your face that helps tone and lift your features for a more defined appearance.

  • Radiofrequency (RF) energy gently heats the deeper layers of your skin. This technology is versatile; we also use a form of radiofrequency (RF) treatment for dry eye to provide therapeutic heat. For OptiLIFT, this warmth is comfortable and feels like a warm massage, encouraging the skin to tighten and become firmer, which helps smooth out fine lines and wrinkles.

  • RF microneedling helps improve your skin’s overall texture. This technology creates tiny micro-perforations that help your skin increase its natural production of hyaluronic acid and collagen. The result is plumper, smoother skin that looks and feels rejuvenated from within.

  • By toning the muscles that support your brow and cheeks, OptiLIFT helps create a gentle, subtle lift. This can reduce the heavy look of droopy eyelids that may make you appear tired. It also helps diminish the appearance of bags under your eyes, helping you look more rested and bright.

  • The skin-tightening and resurfacing parts of the treatment help smooth the fine lines that can appear at the corners of your eyes. This supports a brighter and more youthful look without the need for injections or significant downtime. It also helps you achieve a refreshed appearance while still looking like yourself.

Types of Periocular Disorders We Treat

Your eyelids play an essential role in protecting and nourishing your eyes. When the lids don’t function properly — whether they droop, close incompletely, or don’t blink fully — it can lead to blurred vision, eye fatigue, dryness, and long-term ocular surface damage.

If you’ve noticed drooping eyelids, experience morning dryness, or have tired-looking eyes, we can help. At BRIGHT Eyes in Boone, North Carolina, we address the root cause and restore eyelid structure & function with non-surgical, non-invasive solutions.

  • Lids that don’t fully close during sleep, leading to morning dryness, redness, and irritation.

  • Incomplete or weak blinking that leaves the eyes exposed and dry.

  • Loss of tone of the lower eyelids, leading to sagging, under-eye bags, puffiness, and incomplete blinking.

  • Drooping of the upper eyelids that can reduce your field of vision and cause a “tired” appearance.

Periocular Evaluation

This visit focuses on concerns affecting the periocular area: the region around the eye, including the eyelids, eyebrows, and adjacent soft tissues.

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  • Includes a targeted external eye and slit lamp evaluation focused on your concerns. Imaging and additional testing may be performed.

  • A targeted treatment plan is created, and may include in-office procedures, at-home care guidance, and/or pharmaceutical intervention.

  • Referred by another provider? We can coordinate your care to ensure your healthcare team has the information they need, and you're not managing two disconnected care plans on your own.

  • Continued support for your eyes after your initial evaluation, to ensure success with your treatment plan.

Periocular Treatments

Lumenis OptiLIFT™

OptiLIFT™ treatments use safe, targeted radiofrequency and microcurrent energy to gently lift and tone the periocular and brow area. This stimulates the muscles and tissues around the eyes and forehead, helping restore natural shape and position without injections or surgery.

It’s a popular choice for those who want to look refreshed without the recovery time associated with more invasive procedures. It works with your body’s own processes to create change.

RF-Microcurrent MUSCLE STIMULATION

Plasma Pen

Plasma pen treatments use dual-mode plasma technology for controlled, localized tissue interaction.

This is available for select contributors to ocular surface discomfort — conjunctivochalasis (CCH), meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), eyelid laxity, and periocular tissue concerns.

FIBROBLAST PLASMA THERAPY
Daily Eyedrop for Droopy Eyelids

Upneeq®

Upneeq® is the first FDA-approved eyedrop that lifts the upper eyelids (for acquired ptosis) without surgery. Just one drop in each eye helps open the lids, offering a brighter and more alert look within minutes.

It is a great option for patients looking for a non-commitment, non-invasive lift that fits easily into a daily routine.