The skin around the eyes is very delicate compared to the rest of our face, making it more susceptible to signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles, skin laxity, discolouration, dryness and hollowing. Do you frequently get asked if you had enough sleep or have you been told that you look tired? These are very common comments that frustrate patients when they come in for a consultation.
Here at Dermatology Clinics, we offer a wide range of treatment options and combination treatments to address various kinds of skin concerns around the eye.
Eye Wrinkles
Wrinkles around the eyes form as part of natural ageing process, however it can also be due to repetitive movement and facial expression, UV sun exposure other factors that cause premature aging. The skin around the eyes may also appear loose which can worsen the texture and wrinkling.
Treatment for Eye Wrinkles
Treatment for wrinkles around the eyes will typically involve a combination or multi- layer approach. This includes relaxing the underlying muscle responsible for causing the wrinkles, targeting the dermis to promote collagen stimulation and increasing skin hydration. Treatment options for eye wrinkles may include:
- Ablative laser
- Rejuran (Polynucleotides)
- Non-ablative laser
- Radiofrequency treatment
- Collagen stimulating treatments
- Cosmeceutical skin care
Dark Circles
Discolouration under the eyes look darkened and may appear vascular (blue, purple shade) or pigmented (brown). Undereye discolouration is caused by various factors including genetics, vascularity, ageing, sun exposure, dermatitis, dehydration and constant rubbing of the eye area.
Treatment for Dark Circles:
Treatment for dark circles will vary depending on the type of discolouration that is present in the skin. During the consultation, your practitioner will assess the type of discolouration that you have and will develop the most effective treatment tailored to your needs. The treatment plan may include a combination of the following:
- Vascular laser
- Picosecond laser and non-ablative fractional laser
- Collagen stimulating treatments
- Rejuran (Polynucleotides)
- Cosmeceutical skincare
Tear Trough Deformity
Undereye hollowing is a defined crease located between the lower eyelid and upper cheeks. This can be due to anatomical features however it can appear as part ageing due to volume loss and bone structure changes.
Treatment for Tear Trough Hollowing:
Treatment for undereye hollowing typically aims to replace the volume loss due to anatomical changes and tissue support as part of ageing process. Collagen stimulating treatments will also improve the thickness of the dermis which can contribute to reducing the hollow appearance under the eyes. Treatment options may include:
- Volume replacement
- Rejuran (Polynucleotides)
- Platelet-rich plasma
- Radiofrequency treatment
Eye bags
Bags under the eyes develop as we age due to the decline levels of collagen, shifting of fat padding and weakening of fibrous tissue that holds the fat pads causing skin sagging. It creates a pouch that gives the appearance of eyebags. Excess fluid can also accumulate making the lower eyelids look more swollen and puffier. Other factors that can contribute to eyebags formation includes allergies, inherited facial features, lack of sleep, stress and chronic medical conditions.
Treatment for Eyebags:
Treatment options will be based on the type, severity and underlying cause of the eyebags. Your practitioner will assess if non-invasive treatments will be appropriate for you or if you need to seek further advice for surgical options. Treatment for eyebags may include:
- Radiofrequency treatment
- Ablative laser
- Surgical options