Eye rejuvenation procedures are designed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines around the delicate eye area, and limit puffiness or sagging that typically occurs under the eyes during the aging process.
There are now several noninvasive eye rejuvenation options available, and these can help take several years, even decades, off your appearance. From injectable fillers to skin tightening treatments, here are some of your best options for eye rejuvenation without surgery:
Thermage Skin Tightening for Eye Rejuvenation
Thermage skin tightening procedures can be used around the delicate eye area and brow bone to strengthen, tighten and tone the eyes. Thermage works by emitting powerful heat waves deep into the skin’s surface, causing the skin tissues to contract. This process also accelerates collagen production which helps to create smoother, tighter and more toned skin, and reduces the effects of aging. After a few days and weeks post-treatment, the skin appears firmer, and takes on a more ‘lifted’ look.
Dermal Fillers for Eye Rejuvenation
If you have loose or sagging skin around the eyebrows and edges of the eyes,
injectable fillers can help to tighten up the skin and make your face appear more youthful. Popular dermal fillers for eye rejuvenation include Restylane, Juvederm and Juvederm Ultra. These fillers offer temporary results, but you can undertake touch up treatments up to six months after the initial session to maintain your youthful look.
Laser Skin Tightening Procedures
Laser skin tightening procedures have become safer and more effective in the past few years, as surgeons have perfected their technique and made it easier to treat smaller areas. The delicate eye area can be treated with laser skin tightening procedures that effectively strengthen and tighten the elastin and collagen fibers deep under the skin’s surface, creating a more youthful appearance. There are some inherent risks involved with laser skin tightening procedures, but the effects can be significant.
Chemical Peels for Eye Rejuvenation
Facial treatments such as chemical peels can be used around the eyes to tighten the skin below the brow bone, and on the sides of the face. These peels cannot be used to correct bags under the eyes, but have a tightening and toning effect on the eye area. Chemical peels may be combined with treatments such as
microdermabrasion to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles on the corners of the eyes.
Hyaluronic Acid Skincare Products for Eye Rejuvenation
As an alternative to hyaluronic acid that is injected into the skin, hyaluronic acid skincare products can be used as a topical treatment to tighten up loose skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. While these effects may not be permanent, they do offer an alternative to injectables or pricey skin tightening procedures. Hyaluronic acid skin tightening products are readily available from medical spas and some cosmetic surgery centers. Look for medical-grade products that are designed for sensitive skin, and are appropriate for use on the delicate eye area.
Eye rejuvenation procedures can take away years from your appearance, and you don’t have to settle for surgery to get the results you want. Learn more about eye rejuvenation in our information guide, or consult with an
anti-aging specialist in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for any of these procedures.
Published: 05/22/2009, Last Updated: 05/22/2009
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