Wrinkles around the eyes are usually the first indicators that your skin is aging. As you age, your skin produces less collagen and loses its elasticity, which is the reason wrinkles begin to appear in your mid-to-late 20s from years of sun damage, facial expressions and genetics. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, how many wrinkles you have greatly depends on your lifetime amount of sun exposure. Although you cannot stop the hands of time, you can repair the wrinkles that already exist around your eyes and prevent premature aging in the future.
Repairing Eye Wrinkles
Step 1
Make an appointment with a licensed specialist, such as a dermatologist or plastic surgeon. A specialist will give you a full consultation to explain your anti-aging options.
Step 2
Get a chemical peel or microdermabrasion. Your specialist will help you decide which option is best for your degree of wrinkles. A microdermabrasion can treat shallow wrinkles and will give more noticeable results than an over-the-counter microdermabrasion kit. A chemical peel uses a chemical solution to remove top layers of the skin and can be adjusted from mild to intense.
Step 3
Get injections of Botox, unless your specialist recommends a different type of dermal filler for your skin. Botox is also called botulinum toxin type A and temporarily paralyzes the facial muscles. According to Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery, the results last approximately three months.
Step 4
Request a prescription of topical tretinoin. Tretinoin is a derivative vitamin A that reduces wrinkles by neutralizing free radicals that break down skin cells, according to MayoClinic.com.
Step 5
Wear a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 after these procedures are completed since your skin will be sensitive. Continue wearing sunscreen daily to prevent future wrinkles.
Step 6
Apply a moisturizer daily to plump fine lines. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, moisturizer is the ingredient in most products that reduce fine lines in 24 to 48 hours.
Tips and Warnings
- Apply a moisturizer that already contains sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 to minimize the amount of products on your face.
- In rare cases, the toxin in Botox can spread beyond the injection site, which is potentially life-threatening. If you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, seek immediate medical assistance. Botox may cause a headache, pain at injection site, flu-like symptoms and difficulty focusing the eyes. If you experience any of these symptoms or symptoms not listed, contact your doctor. A deep chemical peel can cause skin to lose the ability to make new pigment. Tretinoin often makes skin look flaky and irritated during the first few weeks; however, this will improve as your skin adjusts to the prescription.
Things You'll Need
- Dermatologist (or plastic surgeon)
- Tretinoin
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer
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