Under my Eyes Looks Terrible when I Smile. Why? (photo)

June 16, 2013
Asked By:loveyone in Murfreesboro, TN

In a resting facial position my eyes look fine but when I smile I look terrible. The skin bunches up to give me bags and wrinkles. I just took these pictures after I have sat with cucumbers and cold tea bags. What you see in the pictures is not as bad as it can be on some days. I am only 26 and have been with this issue for 2 years. It's a shame that I avoid smiling. What can I do? Should I get Restylane? I read that it may help. I am scared this will get worse with age if i don't do something.

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January 8, 2019

Answer: Lines around the eyes can be treated in a young person with Botox or Dysport

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Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2019

Answer: Lines around the eyes can be treated in a young person with Botox or Dysport

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Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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September 3, 2018

Answer: Softening wrinkles around eyes when you smile

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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September 3, 2018

Answer: Softening wrinkles around eyes when you smile

Melissa Chiang, MD, FAADDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 27, 2017

Answer: Time For a Slight "Tweakment." Get Some Botox and Restylane

Robert J. Schwartz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 27, 2017

Answer: Time For a Slight "Tweakment." Get Some Botox and Restylane

Robert J. Schwartz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 18, 2015

Answer: Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk for Eye Wrinkles

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 18, 2015

Answer: Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk for Eye Wrinkles

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November 8, 2016

Answer: Eye Wrinkles

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Answer: Eye Wrinkles

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
November 8, 2016

Answer: Wrinkles around the eyes

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Answer: Wrinkles around the eyes

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