I'm 46 and notice significant crow's-feet started this last year. I've lost orbital eye fat and have just recovered from a partial facial paralysis that was caused from dissolving filler in my orbital eye area that became Lumpy. Unfortunately I'm very sensitive and could not tolerate Botox any other ideas? Will plasma rich micro-needling help or any lasers without causing more fat loss?
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July 31, 2018
Answer: PRP, and radiofrequency or laser treatment can improve crow's feet and under eye wrinkles if you're avoiding Botox and filler
If you are looking for great results that will last a long time, but do not want to undergo surgery the ALMI procedure is right for you! The ALMI procedure involves extracting the regenerative cells housed within fat from an area of your body, micronizing the fat particles, and then injecting...
Hi shilowoods,
PRP for facial treatment is great but ideally should not be done when you have an active dermatitis outbreak. We observe this precaution to avoid infection. Your dermatitis may have other causes which are not treatable with PRP.
All the best,
Justin Harper, M.D.
Thanks for your question. Platelet rich plasma (PRP) can be utilized effectively to help aging around they eye. It is difficult to assess your needs without pictures but it is good for tear trough as well as wrinkles around the eye if quality product is used. For best results a series of...