Diagnosis

2025-04-174 min read

Written and reviewed by Dr Bernard Hayot, ophthalmologist, RPPS 10003926226.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

An essential step in the treatment process, the diagnosis is made during your first consultation with Dr Hayot, an eye care specialist.
Once your problem has been identified, your practitioner can set out the possible solutions.

You are?

Your needs differ with age, and the treatments offered
to enhance your eyes are tailored to each individual.

What is the purpose of a diagnosis in aesthetic medicine and surgery?

The first meeting with your practitioner is an essential moment of exchange. A focused discussion followed by a clinical examination establishes a diagnosis that can then lead to a therapeutic decision.

What factors influence Dr Hayot’s diagnosis?

Depending on your age and needs, Dr Hayot will guide you towards the most appropriate treatments.

You are a woman aged 30 to 40

A number of needs are frequently identified in young women in their thirties. These are usually dark circles and under-eye bags, which age the eyes.

You are a woman between 40 and 50

For women between the ages of 40 and 50, the wish to prevent and slow the signs of ageing is the reason for the consultation. Eye surgery and injections are often combined for optimal results.

You are a woman over 50

From the age of 50 onwards, the signs of ageing become more pronounced and the skin slackens further. It becomes harder to keep a healthy glow and a fresh look.

A variety of medical and surgical techniques are available to meet the needs of female patients over the age of 50.

You are a man between 40 and 50

For his male patients aged 40, Dr Hayot most often identifies the wish to correct eyes that are starting to be marked by time, hollow dark circles, but also a lack of dynamism and a less fresh complexion.

What needs around the eyes can the diagnosis identify?

During your initial consultation, eye specialist Dr Hayot will identify the problems you wish to correct.

Treatment of the eyes most often involves eye surgery.

You have drooping eyelids

Skin ageing is the factor most often responsible. As fat melts away, excess skin builds up and eventually forms a fold.

A drooping eyelid can reduce the field of vision and cause difficulty applying eye make-up.

You have dark circles around your eyes

Different types of dark circles can be found, and each type has its own specific treatment.

A distinction is made between hollow circles, which result from the loss of fat caused by skin ageing, and coloured circles, which are a sign of skin hyperpigmentation. Hollow circles can also result from an unsuitable blepharoplasty.

Dark circles around the eyes give the face a constantly tired look, and are a frequent reason for consultation in young women.

You have a malar bag

It is important to distinguish the malar bag from the classic bag located directly under the eyes.

The malar bag sits at the top of the cheekbones and is made up of lymph rather than fat. Treating a malar bag involves eye surgery.

You look tired

Tired eyes are often responsible for a tired appearance.

The combination of drooping eyelids, hollow dark circles and under-eye bags gives the eyes a constant impression of fatigue.

What facial needs can the diagnosis identify?

As we age, the molecules essential to skin hydration and tone diminish in quantity and quality. The skin gradually slackens, wrinkles appear and volume loss gains ground.

Depending on your specific needs, Dr Hayot will advise you on the most appropriate treatments.

You have wrinkles

The appearance of the first wrinkles is often hard to accept. To remedy this,hyaluronic acid fillers are effective. Botulinum toxin corrects expression lines such as frown lines and crow’s feet.

Combining different injections reduces facial wrinkles overall.

You have volume loss

Together with sagging skin, the melting and downward displacement of fat explains the loss of facial volume.

This is where injecting volumising hyaluronic acid is an effective solution.

You have sagging skin

An inevitable sign of ageing, sagging skin gradually sets in and eventually alters the contours of the face.

Excess skin appears on the upper eyelid, jowls appear along the oval of the face, and the skin of the neck takes on a crumpled appearance.

Want to give your face a boost?

From a certain age onwards, giving the face a boost is a very frequent request in aesthetic medicine and surgery.

Dark circles, wrinkles, sagging skin and tired-looking eyes all affect the dynamism of the face. Dr Hayot will guide you towards the right solution for each problem.

What other needs can the diagnosis identify?

Dr Hayot also treats certain concerns involving the nose or the lips.

You want to change the shape of your nose

Because of its central position, the nose plays a vital part infacial harmony.

Too long, deviated, drooping at the tip or with an unsightly bump: a number of features can prompt the wish to change the shape of the nose.

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, it is now possible to modify certain details of the nose without surgery.

You don’t like your mouth

Not accepting your mouth is often a source of daily self-consciousness. Thanks to hyaluronic acid, it is possible to plump up thin or pinched lips, rehydrate an ageing mouth or correct perioral wrinkles.

Dr Hayot performs lip reshaping with hyaluronic acid.

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Introduction
An essential step in the treatment process, the diagnosis is made during your first consultation with Dr Hayot, an eye care specialist. Once your problem has been identified, your practitioner will be able to communicate possible solutions.
You are?
Depending on your age, your needs are not identical, and the treatments offered to beautify your eyes are tailored to each individual.

They turn to aesthetic eye surgery and medicine to prevent skin ageing.

At this age, women want to correct the tired features of their eyes.

Women want to correct wrinkles and dark circles around the eyes for a healthy glow.

The first signs of skin ageing are visible in the eyes, and men also want to address them.

What is the purpose of a diagnosis in aesthetic medicine and surgery?

The first meeting with your practitioner is an essential moment of exchange. A focused discussion followed by a clinical examination establishes a diagnosis that can then lead to a therapeutic decision.

What factors influence Dr Hayot's diagnosis?

Depending on your age and needs, Dr Hayot will guide you towards the most appropriate treatments.

You are a woman aged 30 to 40

A number of needs are frequently identified in young women in their thirties. These are usually dark circles and under-eye bags, which age the eyes.

You are a woman between 40 and 50

For women between the ages of 40 and 50, the wish to prevent and slow the signs of ageing is the reason for the consultation. Eye surgery and injections are often combined for optimal results.

You are a woman over 50

From the age of 50 onwards, the signs of ageing become more pronounced and skin slackening becomes more pronounced. It becomes more difficult to show off a healthy glow and a fresh look. A variety of medical and surgical techniques are available to meet the needs of female patients over the age of 50.

You are a man between 40 and 50

For his male patients aged 40, Dr Hayot most often identifies the wish to correct eyes that are starting to be marked by time, hollow dark circles, but also a lack of dynamism and a less fresh complexion.

What needs around the eyes can the diagnosis identify?

During your initial consultation, eye specialist Dr Hayot will identify the problems you wish to correct. Treatment of the eyes most often involves eye surgery.

You have drooping eyelids

Skin ageing is the factor most often responsible. As fat melts away, excess skin builds up and eventually forms a fold. A drooping eyelid can reduce the field of vision and cause difficulty applying eye make-up.

You have dark circles around your eyes

Different types of dark circles can be found, and each type has its own specific treatment. A distinction is made between hollow circles, which result from the loss of fat caused by skin ageing, and coloured circles, which are a sign of skin hyperpigmentation. Hollow circles can also result from an unsuitable blepharoplasty. Dark circles around the eyes give the face a constantly tired look, and are a frequent reason for consultation in young women.

You have a malar bag

It's important to differentiate the malar bag from the classic bag located directly under the eyes. The malar bag sits at the top of the cheekbones and is made up of lymph rather than fat. Treating a malar bag involves eye surgery.

You look tired

Tired eyes are often responsible for a tired appearance. The combination of drooping eyelids, hollow dark circles and under-eye bags gives the eyes a constant impression of fatigue.

What facial needs can the diagnosis identify?

As we age, the molecules essential to skin hydration and tone diminish in quantity and quality. Skin gradually slackens, wrinkles appear and volume loss gains ground. Depending on your specific needs, Dr Hayot will advise you on the most appropriate treatments.

You have wrinkles

The appearance of the first wrinkles is often hard to accept. To remedy this,hyaluronic acid fillers are effective. Botulinum toxin corrects expression lines such as frown lines and crow's feet. The combination of different injections reduces facial wrinkles overall.

You have volume loss

Together with sagging skin, the melting and downward displacement of fat explains the loss of facial volume. This is where injecting volumising hyaluronic acid is an effective solution.

You have sagging skin

An inevitable sign of ageing, sagging skin gradually sets in and eventually alters the contours of the face. Excess skin appears on the upper eyelid, jowls appear along the oval of the face, and the skin of the neck takes on a crumpled appearance.

Want to give your face a boost?

From a certain age onwards, giving the face a boost is a very frequent request in aesthetic medicine and surgery. Dark circles, wrinkles, sagging skin and tired-looking eyes all affect the dynamism of the face. Dr Hayot will guide you towards the right solution for each problem.

What other needs can the diagnosis identify?

Dr Hayot also treats certain concerns involving the nose or the lips.

You want to change the shape of your nose

Because of its central position, the nose plays a vital part infacial harmony. Too long, deviated, drooping at the tip or with an unsightly bump: a number of features can prompt the wish to change the shape of the nose. Thanks to hyaluronic acid, it is now possible to modify certain details of the nose without surgery.

You don't like your mouth

Not accepting your mouth is often a source of daily self-consciousness. Thanks to hyaluronic acid, it's possible to plump up thin or pinched lips, rehydrate an aged mouth or correct perioral wrinkles. Dr Hayot performs lip reshaping with hyaluronic acid.