Wrinkle treatments for the eyes fall into two areas. The puffiness and wrinkles that appear in the eyelids really aren’t areas for which fillers can be utilized. Skin in the area is more delicate than in most facial zones and there are a lot of small muscles in the area as well.
Many people opt for eyelid surgery to reduce the bags under their eyes, the wrinkles that surround them and any puffiness or collapse in the upper lid. Eyelid surgery is one of the most common cosmetic surgery choices according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, an organization that keeps annual statistics on the industry.
It’s not a cheap wrinkle reduction option, but in many cases it’s the only effective option. There are some astringent lotions that are meant for use with the puffiness under the eyes, but that is not a particularly healthy choice for facial tissue. Most plastic surgeons are reluctant to inject the tissue beneath the eye as well.
The smile lines that emanate from the sides of the eyes are another treatment issue altogether. One option is the topical creams that are meant to generate collagen growth, those that contain retinol or glycolic acid. Many professionals in the dermatology field feel that these chemicals are not safe for application in the area of the eye. Weaker collagen stimulants such as some of the peptides are recommended as an alternative.
These wrinkles, often called “crow’s feet,” can also be treated with wrinkle fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. The hyaluronic acid will help even out the tissue alongside the temple and will reduce the wrinkles that have formed there dramatically. You’ll need to have periodic treatments to maintain the smooth skin there, just as with fillers used in other facial zones.