I have bad under eye wrinkles and I'm only 19?

(about to turn 20 soon) When I laugh it looks horrible. I don't want botox at my age. Is there anything that won't be too harsh to put under my eyes? This is stressing me out! I eat healthy.. and drink plenty of water. I sleep well too. Why is this happening? Will it get worse as I get older?

5 answers to “I have bad under eye wrinkles and...”

A: See a dermatologist to learn the cause of the wrinkles & appropriate treatment

Ronald Shelton, MD

Please see a dermatologist. There are so many things that this can be. If your lines are only visible when you laugh or smile significantly, then moisturizers will keep the lines less apparent than if the skin were dry. If the lines are noticeable at rest, then some treatments might be in order. Some people... more

A: There is help

Christopher L. Hess, MD

I start all of my patients on Retin-A and a good skin care program. This is the simplest and least costly management.  If after a year the wrinkles are no better than I would recommend a peel or laser resurfacing.  Certain fractional lasers are good at skin tightening and reduction of sun damage.

A: It is best to post a picture

David Shafer, MD

Ella, It would be best if you post a picture so we can give you more specific advice. However, you may want to look into peels or topical products that can help with wrinkles. Also, start a good skin care regimen. Good luck.

A: Your under eye wrinkles can be familial

Lane Smith, MD

There are types of familial conditions that will effect eyelid swelling and wrinkles.  Most likely you do not have those. If you notice that your eyelids tend to swell frequently you may have blepharochalasia. This can slowly stretch out the eyelids and requires surgery to fix it. However, that is... more

A: Products for under eye wrinkles

Bryan K. Chen, MD

Products that can help include: 1. tretinoin cream or a milder variant containing retinaldehyde or retinol 2. glycolic acid creams 3. antioxidant creams containing for example Idebenone, vitamin C, green tea polyphenols, coffeeberry 4. moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid I suggest you consult with a... more

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