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Under Eyes Wrinkle but Not Crows Feet
asked 1 year ago by 276103anon
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 765 times
Tags: age 35-44, under eyes, wrinkles, female
I'm a 35 year old woman with fine wrinkles under my eyes, which arise from the inner most corner of the eye towards the outside. I don't think they are crows feet. The skin also feels and looks fine and loosing its elasticity. What's the best treatment for this in order to restore a more youthful look?
2 answers to Under Eyes Wrinkle but Not Crows Feet
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Fraxel for Eye Wrinkles
Fraxel lasers have been FDA approved to minimize the appearance of wrinkles, including those that appear around the eyes. Lasers like Fraxel Dual, for example help restore the firmness and elasticity of the skin. With age and sun damage, the collagen and elastin fibers deteriorate. This is what causes wrinkles to occur. Fraxel lasers work beneath the skin's surface to rejuvenate the tissue. Fraxel Dual, for example stimulates the formation of new collagen. Here is a quote from a patient...
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Under Eye Wrinkle Treatment
Under eye wrinkles can be due to excess skin, or excess muscle activity. If you get this but not crows feet, it is still possible that a small (small!) amount of a relaxer like Botox or Dysport could help, but it is also possible that you may be best served with removal of a small amount of lower eyelid skin. A qualified facial plastic surgeon will check your lower lids to see if the problem is skin (or fat) and if your lower eyelids have enough elasticity for the procedure. If not, a...
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD
Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon
Boston Facial Plastic Surgeon