I am a 27 year old male, about to turn 28. Over the last month or two, I have begun to notice bags and creases under my eyes. I'm an actor, and regularly get head shots taken, so I can see the difference from now, to a few months ago. It is pretty dramatic. I suffer from thinning hair, so I have been taking finasteride and using minoxidil for the past few years. Could either of these drugs have helped to cause these changes under my eyes? Are there treatments that can help reverse this?
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Thank you for your question. While doctors trained in facial plastic surgery and general plastic surgery can do wonderful cosmetic eyelid procedures, no one would disagree with the fact that oculoplastic surgeons have the greatest knowledge of eyelid anatomy and the greatest...
Thank you for your question. You submitted two photos and ask about the best treatment for under eye puffiness and the purple color under your eyes. You described that one eye is worse than the other, and occasionally you're asked if you have a black eye.I can assist you with this as a...
The description of the problem makes no sense. Botox does not permanently damage muscles. Most likely you had a preexisting issue. You are only 3 weeks out from what appears to be a transcutaneous lower blepharoplasty. Please do not rush from on thing to another. It...