The eye area is often one of the first areas that we notice ageing on the face. People often complain of “dark circles” or of “looking tired” or having “tired eyes” even when they feel fresh!
There are several factors involved in this process and it’s important to address these in a holistic way.
- The skin becomes thinner and more fragile as we age- as it loses the natural stores of elastin and collagen. It also holds less moisture. This leads to fine lines, wrinkles, crepey texture, skin laxity and makeup caking. A retinoid eye cream can help to tackle these issues. The Inkey List Retinol Eye Cream and Beauty of Joseon Revive Eye Serum with Ginseng and Retinal are great options.
- Pigmentation, visible blood vessels from thinner skin and shadows from volume loss can lead to the appearance of dark circles. Treatment with periorbital Polynucleotides (Plinest) injections work at a cellular level to regenerate the skin in this area leading to thicker, healthier skin with improved elasticity and collagen.
- Smiling, laughing and squinting are all important parts of living our lives but, cumulatively over time, they can lead to the appearance of crow’s feet. Treatment with Botulinum Toxin can help smooth and soften fine lines around the eye whilst preventing new ones forming.
- The bones of the face, around the eye and cheek, slowly shrink with age. This leads to less support for the fat and skin in this area which can result in a sunken, hollow appearance and increased shadowing. Appropriate use of precise dermal filler in the cheek can help to restore structural and volume loss in the face, improving the support to the under eye area and counteract hollowness.
- Puffiness can be as a result of poor lymphatic drainage or herniation of fat pads. Excess skin and heavy brows can lead to a hooded eyelid appearance. Plastic/Oculoplastic Surgery may be necessary to surgically improve this appearance.
As you can see, a one size fits all approach doesn’t work here!
A thorough consultation is important to assess skin quality, muscle movement, volume loss, fluid retention and facial proportion and framework to agree together the most appropriate treatment plan.
We would be delighted to see you to achieve your aesthetic goals moving forward.
Book your consultation or email fionasteedman@gmail.com to enquire.
