Wrinkles are the natural effects of aging on the skin. Wrinkles around the eyes and on other areas of your body occur when natural proteins, called elastin and collagen, break down in the skin, resulting in drooping, fine lines and wrinkles. To fight these effects, there are several treatment options available on the market.
Step 1
Get a chemical peel. A chemical peel involves the placement of specific chemicals, such as alpha hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids or phenol on the skin. These chemicals help loosen the outer layer of skin enough for the old skin cells to peel off. This reveals new smoother skin cells beneath, which can lessen the appearance of wrinkles.
Step 2
Inject a dermal filler beneath the wrinkle. Dermal fillers are designed to be injected beneath wrinkles to fill in the space lost by the deterioration of collagen and elastin. Many dermal fillers are available on the market, ranging from natural options, such as collagen or fat injections, to synthetic options, such as Restylane and Radiesse.
Step 3
Have Botox injections. Botox treatments involve the injection of the Botulinum neurotoxin into the muscles beneath eye wrinkles. This neurotoxin blocks the release of an important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which is responsible for the contraction of muscles. Without acetylcholine, the muscle becomes paralyzed, forcing the skin above the muscle to lay flat, reducing the look of wrinkles on the surface of the skin.
Step 4
Use a non-ablative laser to increase collagen beneath the eye wrinkles. Non-ablative lasers use wavelengths of laser light energy that penetrate deep into the skin. The damage from the heat of the laser causes the skin to enter repair mode, which also activates the body's natural abilities to produce collagen. The extra collagen helps plump up the skin beneath the wrinkle, causing the wrinkled skin to become even with the surrounding skin tissue.
Step 5
Use an ablative laser to resurface the skin around your eyes. Ablative lasers use a different wavelength of light than non-ablative lasers. This allows the laser light energy to focus directly on the outer layers of skin, incinerating its superficial layers. The damage caused by the laser causes similar results as a chemical peel by activating the generation of new smooth skin cells, which lessens the appearance of the eye wrinkles.
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