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Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Lines under eyes, only 24 years old, how do I get rid of these?

The photo is not very clear but there are 2 visible creases, and even more beneath that (5 or 6) that look like they will eventually turn into creases that extend from under my eye over the top of my cheek. These are visible when I smile. I have quite thick cheeks and the skin under my eyes is very thin and seems looser than it used to be. After my eyes were swollen from allergies this summer it got worse. Would anythin remove these completely?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
19 days ago

If the lines worsen with smiling Botox may help soften the appearance of these  lines by diminishing the underlying muscle activity. There are multiple other options including the use of chemical peels and laser treatments. Unfortunately because they are associated with smiling, it is likely that they will recur..

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