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A clinician's gloved hand holding a slim laser handpiece just above the under-eye area of a woman reclined on a treatment couch, her eyes covered by opaque metal laser shields and a small red aiming light on the skin below her eye

EyeLase & SmoothEye Non-Surgical Blepharoplasty in Southlake, TX

A non-surgical blepharoplasty alternative for hooded, crepey eyelid skin in Southlake, TX. Fotona lasers tighten the eye area with no incisions and little downtime.

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Tighter eyelid skin without a scalpel

EyeLase and SmoothEye are Fotona periorbital protocols run on the StarWalker and SP Dynamis platforms. The lift uses the practice’s laser platforms; the under-eye protocol uses a gentle, non-ablative laser mode that warms the deeper layers of skin so collagen contracts and rebuilds without cutting. The result is a firmer eye area for mild to moderate hooding, built gradually over weeks.

Fotona's own overview of the SmoothEye non-surgical eye lift, the film the practice runs on this treatment's page. Individual results vary. Dr. Mikki confirms at consultation whether your eye area is right for it.

What the laser does around the eyes

Two platforms for the eye area

Medrein runs the eye area on the StarWalker and SP Dynamis platforms, one tuned to lift the lid and brow and one to smooth the skin below the eye. Collagen contracts and rebuilds without removing tissue.

Upper and lower lids

EyeLase and SmoothEye address the upper lid and the fine, crepey skin below the eye. Both are treated with the same non-ablative pass.

No incisions or stitches

Nothing is cut and nothing is removed. There is no incision, no stitches, and no operating room to plan around.

A gradual tightening

Firmness builds as collagen remodels over the weeks after treatment. Most plans use a short series, spaced several weeks apart.

The periocular concerns these protocols treat

The eye area is not one concern. Dr. Mikki separates laxity from lines and from under-eye bags before treating anything, because the three respond to different parts of the protocol.

Lids and brow

Where the lifting half of the protocol works: the upper lid, the brow above it, and the skin that hoods them.

  • Hooded eyelids

    Lid skin that folds over the crease, firmed without surgery.

  • Droopy eyelids

    Upper-lid laxity treated by contracting and rebuilding the collagen in the skin.

  • Droopy eyebrow

    A subtle brow elevation that comes from tightening, not from an injection.

  • Loose and sagging skin

    Periocular laxity generally, treated across multiple layers in one pass.

Lines and the under-eye

Where the smoothing half works: the thinnest skin on the face and the lines that cross it.

  • Crow’s feet

    The lines that fan from the outer corner, softened as collagen rebuilds.

  • Bunny lines

    The fine creases that form across the bridge of the nose.

  • Under-eye bags

    Treated by gently warming the deeper layers so the skin firms and lifts.

  • Under-eye crepiness

    The fine, papery texture below the eye, firmed without removing tissue.

Diagram of the periocular treatment field, stippled across the upper lid, the brow and the outer corner of the eye
The area the protocols cover, from the practice's own treatment diagram. Which part of it is worked, and how hard, is set at consultation.

The two protocols this page covers

Medrein runs the eye area on the StarWalker and SP Dynamis platforms. Which protocol you get depends on whether the brow or the under-eye is driving how the eye area reads.

Fotona Brow Lift

A non-invasive laser treatment that gently lifts and tightens the brows while rejuvenating the surrounding skin. It stimulates collagen production and skin tightening in multiple layers, which produces a subtle but real brow elevation. It reduces hooded eyelids, smooths fine lines and enhances the natural arch of the brows.

Under-eye bags treatment

This protocol uses a gentle, non-ablative Fotona laser mode that warms the deeper layers of the skin, including the eyelids and the under-eye area, so collagen contracts and rebuilds. A series of 3 to 4 treatments spaced a few weeks apart is typically recommended.

A gloved clinician holding a laser handpiece against the under-eye area of a patient wearing protective metal eye shields
The under-eye protocol in progress. Shields go on before the first pass and stay on until after the last one.

What a SmoothEye session looks like

1

Consultation

Dr. Mikki looks at what is actually driving how the eye area reads: lid laxity, a heavy brow, under-eye bags, or fine lines. She then confirms whether a laser is the right answer. You will get a plain answer if surgery is the better one.

2

Preparation and protection

The area is cleansed and the eyes are shielded before any pass is made. The protocol involves no incision, no injection, and no anesthetic beyond what the skin needs to stay comfortable.

3

The laser pass

The laser gently warms the deeper layers of the skin, including the eyelids and the under-eye area, so collagen contracts and rebuilds. Nothing is removed from the surface, which is why there is so little downtime.

4

The course

A course of 3 to 4 treatments, one every four weeks, is what the practice recommends for best results. Changes usually become noticeable within 1 to 2 weeks, with optimal results appearing gradually over 4 to 8 weeks as collagen regenerates.

A laser handpiece held against the brow of a patient wearing taped protective eye shields during a SmoothEye session at Medrein Health
A session at the Southlake, TX clinic. The shields, the handpiece and the aiming light are the whole of the equipment involved.

Safety, downtime and what to expect afterward

Why a non-surgical eye lift is considered safe

  • The eye area is treated through the skin, with nothing cut, stitched or removed.
  • No injectables in the protocol. The change comes from your own collagen.
  • Non-ablative energy, so the outer skin surface is left intact.
  • Minimal downtime; most patients resume normal activities immediately.
  • Dr. Mikki, a board-certified physician, assesses the eye area and runs the pass herself.

What to expect, honestly

  • Mild redness or swelling, usually for a few hours to a day.
  • Results are not immediate. Changes become noticeable within 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Optimal results appear gradually over 4 to 8 weeks as collagen regenerates.
  • A course of 3 to 4 treatments is typically needed.
  • The timeline varies with the technology used, your skin type and how closely aftercare is followed.

Who a non-surgical eye lift is for

Dr. Mikki confirms candidacy at consultation, and will tell you when the eye area needs something else: panda-eye treatment when the darkness is pigment, or the wider Fotona platform when the laxity runs past the orbit.

A good fit

  • Loose eyelid skin or wrinkles around the eyes.
  • A previous surgical blepharoplasty that now needs retouching.
  • Already using injectables, but wanting smoother skin around the eyes.
  • Wanting the eye area treated without surgery or injectables.
  • Willing to run a course of 3 to 4 treatments, one every four weeks.

Not the right treatment

  • Advanced excess eyelid skin, where surgical blepharoplasty is the honest answer.
  • Wanting a single-visit result, since the change builds over 4 to 8 weeks.
  • Under-eye darkness driven by pigment or a hollow.
  • An active infection or unsettled skin condition in the eye area.

Before you book, three things worth knowing

This is a course, not a single visit. The practice recommends 3 to 4 treatments, one every four weeks. Results build gradually: noticeable within 1 to 2 weeks, optimal over 4 to 8 weeks, and the timeline varies with your skin type and how closely you follow aftercare. The procedure may cost around $550 per treatment session, so contact Medrein for the cost of your specific course. Individual results vary.

What a laser changes about tightening the lids

A laser firms lid skin by building collagen, where surgery removes tissue and a cream works only at the surface. EyeLase sits among the Fotona Lasers Dr. Mikki uses for the face. When laxity extends past the eyes, she may pair it with the Fotona 4D protocol.

Laser eyelid tightening compared with surgical blepharoplasty and topical creams
Feature EyeLase / SmoothEye (Medrein) Surgical Blepharoplasty Eye Creams
No incisions, stitches or removed tissue Included Not included Included
Tightens by building collagen in the skin Included Varies Not included
Little to no downtime Included Not included Included
Suited to advanced excess skin Not included Included Not included

Before and after

Each pair holds one eye area before treatment beside the same view after a course of Fotona laser sessions. Four cases, with the eye itself masked in every frame, and individual results vary.

Scroll the row sideways for the rest.

Close three-quarter view of one eye before treatment, with a deep fan of lines at the outer corner and loose creasing across the upper lid
Before
The same eye after treatment, with the outer-corner lines shallower and the upper lid reading smoother
After

A deep fan of lines at the outer corner, with loose creasing across the upper lid.

The lifting half of the protocol, run across the lid and the outer corner.

Close view of a closed eye before treatment, with fine lines at the outer corner and crepey texture on the skin below the lower lid
Before
The same closed eye after treatment, with the outer-corner lines fainter and the skin below the lid reading smoother
After

Fine lines at the outer corner running into crepey skin below the lower lid.

The smoothing half of the protocol, run over the outer corner and the skin beneath the eye.

Close view of the under-eye area before treatment, with a full pouch below the lower lid casting a shadow line onto the cheek
Before
The same under-eye area after treatment, with the pouch flatter and the line where it met the cheek less defined
After

A full pouch below the lower lid, with a shadow line where it meets the cheek.

The under-eye protocol, warming the thin skin over the lower lid so it firms.

Close view of the lower lid before treatment, with crepey skin and fine lines gathered under the lash line
Before
The same lower lid after treatment, with the skin under the lash line reading smoother and more even
After

Crepey skin along the lower lid, with fine lines gathered under the lash line.

A non-ablative pass beneath the lash line, so collagen contracts and rebuilds.

A brief pass over the eye area
Gentle non-ablative mode, protective shields used
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Dr. Mikki's clinical foundation before aesthetics

Why patients choose EyeLase & SmoothEye

These reflect common patient sentiment rather than verbatim quotes, and individual results vary.

The skin on my upper lids had started to hood, and I wanted to know my options before committing to eyelid surgery. Dr. Mikki explained what the laser could and could not do for my eyes, and was honest that surgery would do more if I ever needed it. Results may vary, but my lids look more awake to me.

K.S., EyeLase patient, Southlake, TX

No incisions, eye shields the whole time, and she told me straight what a laser could realistically do.

J.P., SmoothEye patient, Grapevine, TX
Dr. Haritha Mikkilineni, MD, during a patient consultation at the Medrein Health clinic in Southlake, TX
Dr. Mikki at Medrein Health in Southlake, TX
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Frequently asked questions

What are EyeLase and SmoothEye?

EyeLase and SmoothEye are Fotona periorbital protocols run on the StarWalker and SP Dynamis platforms. The lift uses the practice’s laser platforms, and the under-eye protocol uses a gentle, non-ablative laser mode that warms the deeper layers so collagen contracts and rebuilds. Dr. Mikki performs the treatment herself.

Is this a non-surgical blepharoplasty?

It is a non-surgical alternative for mild to moderate hooding and crepey lid skin. Laser tightening firms the skin without cutting, while a surgical blepharoplasty removes excess skin and fat for more advanced cases. Dr. Mikki will tell you plainly at consultation when surgery, not a laser, is the honest answer for your eyes.

What does the treatment feel like?

Most patients describe a warm sensation as the laser passes over the skin. Nothing sharp is involved and there is no injection, and protective eye shields are worn from before the first pass until after the last one. The pass over the eye area itself is brief. Tell Dr. Mikki at any point if the warmth is uncomfortable and she adjusts the settings.

What concerns can it treat around the eyes?

The protocols address mild upper-lid hooding, fine lines and crow’s feet, and crepey skin below the eye. Pigment and dark circles are a different concern; Dr. Mikki may recommend a Pico-based approach for those and confirms the right plan at consultation.

How many SmoothEye sessions will I need?

For the best results the practice recommends a course of 3 to 4 treatments, one every four weeks. A single session for the eye area is brief, typically 15 to 30 minutes. Dr. Mikki confirms the count at consultation against your skin and your goals.

When will I see results, and how long do they last?

Results typically start to become noticeable within 1 to 2 weeks, with optimal results appearing gradually over 4 to 8 weeks as collagen continues to regenerate and skin texture improves. The exact timeline varies with the technology used, your skin type and how closely you follow post-treatment care, and Dr. Mikki discusses realistic maintenance for your case at consultation.

Is there any downtime after SmoothEye?

SmoothEye has minimal downtime. Some patients have mild redness or swelling for a few hours to a day, and the treated area can look pink for a short period. Most people resume normal activities immediately after the treatment, and Dr. Mikki reviews your specific recovery before you book. Individual results vary.

How much does a SmoothEye eye lift cost in Texas?

The procedure may cost around $550 per treatment session. Cost depends on the area and the course you need, so contact Medrein for the cost of your specific treatment.

Are your eyes a candidate for laser tightening?

Dr. Mikki reviews your lid skin, explains what a laser can realistically do, and confirms candidacy against surgery before you schedule.

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