Over 40: Three Tips to Banish Eye Wrinkles & Dark Circles

Eye Wrinkles and Dark Circles Make Us Look Older

Our eyes are the first to show the visible signs of aging. Eye wrinkles and dark circles can happen as part of the normal aging process, years of making facial expressions and the delicate nature of the skin around the eyes. Read on to learn about three non-surgical treatments that work synergistically to restore this delicate area to its more youthful condition.

1. CO2 Fractional Laser Resurfacing

CO2RE CO2 Fractional laser is a highly effective treatment to rejuvenate aging and crepey skin in the periorbital area. The laser vaporizes old skin cells resulting in texture improvements and lessening of fine lines and wrinkles. Downtime can be anywhere from one to two weeks but the results are very impressive and definitely worth it.

2. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

If dark circles is your concern then Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) can dramatically improve this conditions. The advantage of PRP is that it uses your own blood to regenerate skin tissues. A small amount of blood is taken and spun in a centrifuge to extract the plasma, a rich broth of platelets, stem cells and growth factors.

Platelet rich plasma is then re-injected back under the skin to help nourish cells and tissues, resulting in rejuvenation of the under-eye area. Two types of injection techniques can be used depending on what you’re treating:  syringe or microneedling pen. Your cosmetic doctor will help you decide which of these is right for you.

3. Botox for Eye Wrinkle Prevention

Once the desired rejuvenation results have been achieved with CO2 Laser and PRP, Botox can be used to treat and prevent eye wrinkles from coming back. Botox contains a purified protein that blocks the muscle activity that leads to wrinkles, reducing their appearance for 3-4 months. It’s best to maintain your Botox treatments regularly to keep the eye area looking smooth and ageless.

Dr. Nino Kuzmar is a general practitioner practicing non-surgical cosmetic rejuvenation and enhancement procedures for the face and neck. His extensive clinical experience, training and expertise in the area of cosmetic injectables, laser and energy based technologies spans 12 years. BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION