How Can I Remove Creases and Wrinkles in Tear Trough Area?

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Hi, I am a 48 year old female. Used retin A/renova since my late 20's. Also had laser work done on face to restore smoothness, eliminate some discoloration..etc. with great results. Not many crows feet around my eyes when not smiling but when I smile...lots of wrinkles and creases under my eyes. I love to laugh and have a great time, but don't want to look older than I am while enjoying life. How does one go about fixing this since it seems like most Docs. frown on using fillers in tear troughs

Alan B. Brackup, MD, FACS · Answer

The presence of wrinkles and creases when you smile suggest that the use of Botox would be an appropriate initial treatment.  Botox can be judiciously used to lighten the effect of the muscle in the lower lid, but you do need to see someone experienced in treating this area.  When done properly, the risk of lowering the lid in someone your age is not great, although it can happen.   An oculoplastic surgeon would be your best source.

	As for filler, sometimes when placed in the tear trough area it will attract water so that it diminshes the appearance of the line.  I would expect a combination of Botox and filler such as Restylane would achieve the best result.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Siouxsee Q. I suggest PRP injections.  PRP which stands for Platelet Rich Plasma is a natural and non-surgical solution to treat under eye circles and bags. PRP is highly effective for restoring sunken eyes.  Generally, two vials of blood will be collected from the patient and placed into a centrifuge. The centrifuge spins and separates the platelets from the rest of the blood components. The plasma contains the valuable collagen and growth factors from the rest of the blood's components. The plasma is then drawn up into a syringe and injected in the tear trough area. Typically, 3 sessions is adequate for optimal results.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nima

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

An injectable filler, such as Teosyal Redensity II, can help smooth the wrinkles that are permanently etched under your eyes. However, if these wrinkles only appear when you’re smiling and laughing, you may want to consider Botox.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

As we age , it becomes more evident that the
natural fat in cheeks begin to disappear, causing skin to sag and the face to
look hollow.  This can also  make the eyes appear darker and more
sullen.   Dermal fillers such asRestylane
Lyft orJuvaderm
Voluma are specifically designed to add fullness to the
cheeks and mid-face area, giving a more natural-looking, youthful appearance.
 Restylane Silk  more gently fills the inner eye troughs to make a
more natural look to compliment .  Injectors with advanced expertise can offer you great results that will last 12- 18 months or more
!

Botox can help relax the dynamic wrinkles on
the outside of your eyes and give you a more wide-eyed appearance! The
combination of both fillers and Botox is an excellent solution for the
treatment of eye wrinkling!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you have depressed tear troughs, then fillers like restylane can be very helpful, but the crinkly lines you get when you smile is from the muscle contraction underneath the skin. .Loose skin can sometiems be removed with a blepharoplasty.

How Can I Remove Creases and Wrinkles in Tear Trough Area?

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