Prevent Aging Around The Eyes - Advanced Dermatology Care
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Prevent Aging Around The Eyes

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One of the first signs of aging that appear on the face are the wrinkles underneath the eyes. The skin here is one of the most vulnerable areas of aging because of how thin and delicate it is. Fine lines generally begin appearing around the late twenties and increase and deepen over time.

We recommend all of our patients to start using an ultra-moisturizing eye cream in their mid-twenties to hydrate the skin and prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. A liberal amount of eye cream should be applied at nighttime to the delicate skin underneath the eyes. Some eye creams on the marketing also contain retinol, a Vitamin A derivative with anti-aging properties. A simple and pure eye cream that is thick and moisturizing will be beneficial from an anti-aging standpoint.

In addition to adequate moisturization, there are other ways to help with under-eye fine lines and wrinkles, especially for women in there thirties to fifties. Because the fine lines are directly related to the repetitive muscular contractions caused by facial expressions, cosmetic filler injections can tone down any excessive movements of the muscle underneath the eye. This will in turn, relax and eventually smoothen the skin.

Currently, the best cosmetic fillers for the under-eyes for the vast majority of people are made of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (HA) gel. They are soft, pliable, and most importantly, reversible. There are a lot of different varieties of HA gel fillers and the number of choices is growing. These include the Restylane and the Juvederm family.

Restylane

This is not the newest filler, but for under-eyes it is still the best. It has the right balance of stiffness, cohesivity, duration of effect (about a year under the eyes), and relatively low swelling. It can also be fine tailored for deep or shallow injections by modifying the filler through hydration.

Juvederm Volbella and Juvederm Vollure

These are newer fillers within the Juvederm family. The Volbella is softer and Vollure is stiffer. They cause less swelling than the older variety of Juvederm products and are good for shallow (Volbella) and deeper (Vollure) injections under the eyes.

If you feel you could benefit from some rejuvenation around the eyes, talk to a provider about the variety of options available to help with fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. There are so many options available to make you feel and look your best.