Cosmetic procedures for wrinkles around the eyes

The skin in the eyelid area is sensitive and easily stretchable. And problems with it can be different. This means that choosing a professional care method that will remove deficiencies is not easy.

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Popular salon treatments around the eyes

Eyelid skin problems are divided into several groups. Some negative manifestations lead to others. Therefore, there is no universal method to restore youth and a healthy appearance to the area around the eyes. Each case requires an individual approach, which can only be carried out by a specialist. Moreover, each procedure has contraindications.

Some professional methods can be combined. Then the effect will be more pronounced and will last for a long time. On average, the results of most procedures last 6 – 9 months. But in general it is very individual.

If dark circles

Changes in the color of the skin around the eyes are caused by a violation of pigment production and stagnation of blood in the vessels of the skin. The following will help against them:

1. Mesotherapy. This is an injection procedure during which preparations with vitamins, microelements, amino acids, and enzymes are injected into the skin. They stimulate its regeneration by normalizing cellular metabolism, improve the condition of blood vessels, and relieve blood stagnation. This leads not only to eyelid lifting and wrinkle smoothing. The color of the epidermis becomes lighter and healthier. The problem of dark circles disappears.

The procedure is performed by a doctor who first disinfects the skin, then makes a series of injections in the area of ​​the lower eyelids and above the upper ones. Then an anti-inflammatory cream is applied. The next session is carried out in a week, a total of 5 - 10 procedures are needed.

Before and after mesotherapy for the area around the eyes Before and after chemical peeling of the face and area around the eyes

1. Chemical peeling. The procedure is carried out using preparations of trichloroacetic and lactic acids. First, the skin around the eyes is cleansed. Next, pre-peel care is applied, then the main product. The time of its presence on the skin is individual. When the peeling is removed with a neutralizer, the skin is cleansed again and the final preparation is applied.

There should be 3 - 4 procedures, at intervals of 14 days. Chemical peeling will cope with age spots, dark circles, and swelling. Although the procedure primarily affects the upper layer of the epidermis.

For information on chemical peeling for the eye area, watch this video:

From bags

Wrinkling and sagging skin under the eyes is caused by swelling. Liquid stagnates in the tissues, which leads to ptosis and the formation of wrinkles. Here they can help:

1. Microcurrents. The procedure is performed with a device that generates a pulsed electric current. The doctor applies it to the skin, touching the electrode attachments. A pulse-conducting gel is first applied to the surface. The procedure is painless as it is non-invasive. During microcurrent therapy, metabolic processes in the skin are restored and fluid circulation is normalized.

The procedure stimulates cell division, which leads not only to the removal of puffiness, but also to tightening. The bags are reduced or disappear completely, small wrinkles are smoothed out. To do this, you need to do 6 - 15 sessions with breaks of 2 - 4 days.

1. LPG massage. The procedure is performed using equipment that provides a vacuum effect on the skin. There is a special attachment for the eyelids. The doctor treats the surface with it, sliding over a pre-applied gel. Essentially, this is a lymphatic drainage massage that eliminates puffiness and encourages regeneration of the deeper layers of the skin. There is an increase in collagen production, removal of excess fluid and eyelid tightening.

For bruises

“Bruises” under the eyes occur if lymph stagnates in the vessels and the blood supply to this area of ​​the skin is disrupted. Smoking and lack of oxygen contribute to their appearance.

An excellent way to eliminate the defect is ozone therapy. During the manipulation, the doctor injects an oxygen-ozone mixture into the patient’s eyelid area. The procedure is carried out under sterile conditions. It improves skin microcirculation and increases its oxygen supply. As a result, stagnation is eliminated and the walls of blood vessels are strengthened. This leads to the disappearance of “bruises”, reduction of swelling around the eyes, and rejuvenation of the skin.

Before and after ozone therapy

To obtain the desired effect, you will need 7 - 15 sessions, with breaks of 3 - 7 days between them.

Mesotherapy is no less effective for this problem. It is important to choose the right cocktail for her.

For wrinkles

If the skin of the eyelids has lost its elasticity and become dry, small folds will inevitably appear on it.

As a result, some time after the procedure, it smoothes out under the eyes, and “crow’s feet” disappear.

Biorevitalization is carried out in several sessions, with pauses of a week or 10 days.

The substance acts as a stimulator of rejuvenating processes. Skin cells begin to renew themselves, causing wrinkles to smooth out. Plasmolifting is done in several sessions, observing intervals of 7 - 10 days.

The effect occurs through a nozzle, which the specialist directs to the problem area. The patient lies with his eyes closed; there should be protective stickers on the eyelids. The session lasts several minutes. The RF lifting course consists of 4 - 8 procedures with pauses of 2 - 3 weeks.

Laser resurfacing can be used for the same purposes. This more traumatic procedure removes the top layer of the epidermis. Elimination of outdated cells also stimulates the formation of new ones. The surface of the eyelids is first covered with a dry film. And when it falls away, a layer of young skin is revealed.

Laser procedures are carried out in 3-5 sessions with 3-4 week breaks. The effect lasts 2 - 3 years.

The doctor treats problem areas using a handpiece that transmits radio frequency and light pulses. An anesthetic is applied to the surface in advance, and during the procedure it is cooled with a stream of air. To obtain the effect of smooth and lifted eyelids, 3 to 7 sessions are needed with breaks of 2 to 3 weeks.

From circles

Circles under the eyes occur due to tissue volume reduction and weakening. Contour plastic surgery, that is, the introduction of fillers with hyaluronic acid, will help here. This is also an injection procedure, during which injections are given to the depth of the middle and lower layers of the dermis. The drug fills voids, but also stimulates natural rejuvenating processes in the skin and moisturizes it.

After the procedure, eyelids are lifted and wrinkles are smoothed out. The quality of the skin also improves.

Contour correction for circles under the eyes

Contour plastic surgery can be performed with collagen fillers. Their introduction strengthens the eyelids, tightens them, which leads to the disappearance of wrinkles. The procedure with both types of fillers is carried out in 1 session.

For eyelid skin

Professional care for the area around the eyes involves preventing aging. This is done using:

1. mesotherapy with injections of vitamin cocktails;
2. biorevitalization, in which skin elasticity is maintained with injections of hyaluronic acid;
3. phonophoresis, which allows moisturizing and nourishing cosmetics to penetrate deeper under the influence of ultrasound;
4. darsonvalization, when stimulation of healing and rejuvenating processes is carried out by the influence of high-frequency currents.

When to choose home treatments instead of cosmetic procedures

Salon manipulations should be combined with daily care. At a young age, it may generally be the only thing that is needed. The surface of the eyelids should:

1. clean with gentle means, without stretching;
2. Apply day cream in the morning and night cream in the evening with light movements;
3. Pamper yourself with masks 1 - 2 times a week;
4. use concentrated serums with vitamins;
5. do manual massage with grape seed and avocado oils;
6. In summer, protect from the sun by wearing protective glasses outside.

Routine eyelid skin care is simple, and many professional procedures are also available. If you choose them correctly and use them regularly, this area will never reveal the age of the owner. Timely rest, proper nutrition, and fresh air contribute to the good condition of the area around the eyes.

To learn how to properly massage and care for the area under the eyes, watch this video:

It’s not for nothing that the eyes are called the mirror of the soul. But they are the ones who ruthlessly reflect the first signs of aging, which are noticeable after 30 years. How to effectively eliminate them in such a delicate area? Can all salon procedures be done in the periorbital area? How to carry out safe eye rejuvenation at home? We asked professional cosmetologists to answer these questions frequently asked by women.

Direct indications and contraindications

In order to prevent premature aging, delicate procedures for the skin around the eyes can be done after 25 years. In modern women, its destruction begins early due to constant stress, poor ecology and frequent use of decorative cosmetics. Direct indications that it’s time to go to the salon and undergo intensive eyelid rejuvenation and tightening of the skin around the eyes are the following symptoms:

1. deepening of the nasolacrimal groove;
2. persistent bruises and dark circles under the eyes;
3. frequent swelling and bags under the lower eyelids;
4. fatty hernias on the upper and/or lower eyelid;
5. loss of skin firmness and elasticity;
6. multiple wrinkles in the corners of the eyes;
7. thinning and noticeable dryness of the skin;
8. pronounced pigmentation in the periorbital zone.

By the way, most of these problems can be solved fairly quickly with properly selected salon procedures, but surgical lifting is practically powerless here.

But not everyone can do even delicate rejuvenation of the skin around the eyes. In addition to the standard contraindications to work in this area, there are additional restrictions. The procedure should not be performed for inflamed conjunctiva, severe visual impairment, or hypersensitive skin.

Salon treatments

Of course, salon procedures are more effective than those that can be done at home. Therefore, experts advise starting a course of intensive rejuvenation with them. And then carry out maintenance therapy yourself. Moreover, the arsenal of effective methods and means available to modern cosmetologists is impressive.

Hardware

The most effective salon procedures for rejuvenating the skin in the area around the eyes are laser and combined techniques. They must be used with great caution, but the results are simply amazing. In second place in terms of efficiency is equipment that uses pulsed electric current tuned to a specific frequency.

Here are the most popular procedures:

Less effective, but also effective means for rejuvenating the skin around the eyes are galvanization, darsonvalization, and microcurrents. We will talk about them below, since today it is possible to perform such procedures at home.

Injectable

Although no one likes injections, injection methods of rejuvenation in cosmetology are very popular. Compared to others, they have clear advantages: they are low-impact, affordable, highly effective and allow you to work selectively only on problem areas.

Most often used to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes:

1. Botox. One of the most popular and effective methods of combating expression lines around the eyes. The drug is a neurotoxin and blocks the passage of nerve impulses from the brain to the muscles, which temporarily lose the ability to contract. Skin folds do not deepen, and if additional measures are taken to smooth them out, they are noticeably reduced. The validity period of such drugs is from 6 to 12 months. But it is very important to choose a good specialist, since incorrectly calculated dosage or inaccurate administration may cause disturbances in facial expressions and facial asymmetry.
2. Biorevitalization. The skin becomes dry, wrinkled and saggy with age due to the fact that the body's production of hyaluronic acid sharply decreases. This substance creates additional volume of soft tissues and retains water in them, and also takes part in metabolic processes. Its deficiency can be compensated for by subcutaneous administration. The procedure is effective, but the result lasts no more than 6-8 months.
3. Mesotherapy. In the same way as during biorevitalization, using a syringe and a very thin needle or mesoscooter, multivitamin cocktails, preparations with collagen, elastin, peptides, coenzymes, etc. are injected under the skin. The effectiveness of the procedure largely depends on their correct selection and quality. The result after a course of 5-6 sessions can last up to 12 months.
4. Plasmolifting. This technique began to be used in cosmetology relatively recently. It has not become super popular, as it requires the use of special equipment and has a number of side effects. The principle of action is the subcutaneous injection of the patient’s blood plasma purified from red blood cells. It stimulates regeneration processes and restores the structure of damaged cells.
5. Contour plastic. Allows you to compensate for the lack of subcutaneous fat and soft tissue that forms with age, as well as fill deep expression wrinkles around the eyes and on the bridge of the nose. The fillers most often used are preparations based on the same hyaluronic acid. Less popular is lipofilling, when the patient’s own pre-treated fat cells are injected subcutaneously.

If injection techniques are used regularly and correctly, then you can do without surgical or laser skin tightening until you are very old. Their additional advantage is their very reasonable price, which makes them accessible to everyone.

Chemical peels

There is an opinion that peelings on the skin around the eyes cannot be done categorically. But this limitation was relevant twenty years ago, when there was not such a variety of drugs and techniques for performing the procedure. Today everything has changed. Peels in the periorbital area are completely safe and very effective, but they should only be done by specialists.

The principle of operation of chemical peeling is the destruction of the upper layer of the epidermis under the influence of acids applied to it. The skin around the eyes is very thin and delicate, so concentrations higher than 25% are never used.

The following peels are most often used for this area:

1. Enzyme is the softest and most gentle, does not dry out the skin and practically does not irritate it.
2. Glycolic – effectively eliminates fine wrinkles, perfectly evens out skin texture, and removes dark circles.
3. Almond - works great for eliminating shallow pigmentation, brightening and restoring skin turgor.
4. Retinoic - with a gentle effect, it is able to penetrate into the middle layers of the skin, giving excellent results.

The procedures are usually performed at intervals of 2-4 weeks in a course of 3-5 sessions. There is no rehabilitation period after it, but the skin must be carefully protected from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation. In the summer, it is better to hide it under dark glasses and be sure to apply sunscreen before each time you go outside.

Home methods

If the signs of aging of the skin around the eyes have become too obvious, it will not be possible to remove them using home methods alone. But for preventive purposes, their use is very effective and allows one to postpone the need for more radical intervention for five or more years. Here's what you can and should do on your own.

Portable devices

Portable cosmetic devices specially designed for independent use at home perfectly improve the condition of the skin around the eyes and allow you to quickly get rid of wrinkles.

The effect from them is not comparable to salon equipment, since their power is much less. But with regular use, they help keep the skin in excellent condition.

The most effective, according to consumer reviews, are the following procedures:

1. Darsonvalization. It affects the skin with high frequency electric current. Use it in the area around the eyes very carefully and at minimum power. Strengthens subcutaneous blood circulation, accelerates lymph flow, quickly removes bruises and bags under the eyes, has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.
2. Iontophoresis. It works on the principle of electrophoresis. The device emits positively or negatively charged ions that can penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. With a plus sign, they help transport beneficial substances from preparations applied to the skin. Those with a minus sign have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and calming effect.
3. Microcurrents. Microcurrent therapy affects blood vessels and muscles, toning them. It accelerates blood flow, improving cellular nutrition. By stimulating damaged and weakened cells, they restore their structure. In this way, you can get a comprehensive rejuvenation effect, quickly get rid of swelling, and smooth out crow’s feet.

Taking into account that the devices will be used in a very delicate area, it is advisable to buy them only from trusted manufacturers. It is better to do this in medical equipment stores or on official websites.

Be sure to ask for a quality certificate, and carefully read the instructions before first use.

Gymnastics and massage

Even those who regularly do facial exercises often forget that the eyelids also require care and attention. Exercises for them are usually not included in facelift complexes. And this is completely in vain, since weakened muscles will not hold the eyebrows and eyelids in the desired position, and they will begin to droop.

Here are some exercises you should definitely add to any facial exercise:

1. Using your index fingers, press the skin at the outer corners of your eyes and pull it back slightly. Overcoming resistance, carefully open and close your eyes.
2. Holding your fingers in the same position, slightly lift the skin up, while simultaneously lowering your gaze, then do the opposite: skin down, eyes up.
3. Raise your chin slightly and press your palms firmly onto the skin on your forehead. Overcoming resistance, try to raise your eyebrows up while lowering your eyes down.

Repeat each exercise from 5 to 10 times. You can look for entire video gymnastics complexes for the area around the eyes. But it is advisable to do such full exercise no more than 2-3 times a week.

During facial massage, do not forget about the periorbital area. To prevent the delicate skin from stretching, all movements should be very delicate and directed along the brow ridge from the inner corner of the eye to the outer, and vice versa along the lower edge of the eye socket.

Masks and creams

Most masks prepared according to folk recipes are not recommended to be applied to the skin around the eyes. Such restrictions are associated, first of all, with the fact that there may be various solid particles or irritating substances, which, if they come into contact with the mucous membrane, will cause very unpleasant sensations.

But the time while you pamper your facial skin with masks can also be spent doing good for your eyelids. It is useful to put cotton pads on them, soaked in strong tea leaves, a decoction of chamomile, coltsfoot, and calendula.

You can make ice cubes from the same liquids and wipe the area around your eyes with them in the morning. This will help smooth out fine wrinkles, tone the skin, remove bruises and bags under the eyes.

After such a procedure, it is very useful to apply a high-quality lifting cream. It is desirable that the composition includes vitamins, peptides and hyaluronic acid, which perfectly moisturizes the skin and evens out its surface.

Summing up

It turned out that there are really many ways to effectively rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. But it is better if a specialist selects them in each specific case. He will assess the general condition of the skin, existing problems and, if necessary, prescribe additional care products and techniques.

To maintain the results obtained, it is very important to use high-quality cosmetics and not overuse decorative ones. The most effective pharmaceutical lifting balms and creams that belong to cosmeceuticals. These are drugs with an increased concentration of biologically active substances that have pronounced healing and restorative properties.

At first glance, this task is impossible. But modern cosmetic formulas and cosmetic procedures are capable of much. We tell you how to correct crow's feet and ensure their prevention.

Content

1. When do wrinkles appear under the eyes?
2. Causes
3. Caring for the skin around the eyes
4. Cosmetics for wrinkles around the eyes
5. Cosmetological methods
6. Self-massage and gymnastics
7. Proper nutrition
8. Prevention of aging of the skin around the eyes
9. Tools Overview

When do wrinkles appear under the eyes?

Their peculiarity is that due to active facial expressions and frequent blinking, they can become more noticeable during the day, so that by the evening the skin around the eyes will look older than in the morning.

This is an irreversible process due to the fact that after 30 years the processes of synthesis of elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid slow down in the body. Such wrinkles are noticeable even when the face is at rest.

Prevention of wrinkles around the eyes - regular moisturizing of the skin.

Causes

Peculiarities of skin structure

Eye spots and crow's feet form around the eyes because the skin in this area is more vulnerable than in others. What makes her so sensitive?

The skin on the eyelids is about 6 times thinner than the skin on the cheeks, so it is more susceptible to stretching and wrinkles.

The subcutaneous fat layer in this area is insignificant.

The number of sebaceous glands is reduced, so the protective hydrolipid film is thinner.

Active facial expressions

we express emotions (smile, frown);

Every minute we make about 20 blinks.

This gigantic load cannot but affect the appearance of the skin around the eyes.

Age-related changes

Photoaging

The harmful effects of rays on the skin (formation of wrinkles, pigmentation) are known to everyone. But if earlier dermatologists believed that only sunglasses could protect the skin of the eyelids from ultraviolet radiation, now they have begun to produce special sunscreens for the area around the eyes.

One of these products was developed in the laboratories of the La Roche-Posay brand.

Bad habits

Without exaggeration, this is the number one enemy of the skin. When inhaling tobacco smoke, the capillaries spasm and remain in good shape for about 2 hours. Approximately the same amount of time is the break between two cigarettes, that is, the smoker’s skin is in a state of stress and oxygen starvation all day. And don't forget about the toxicity of tobacco.

On the one hand, there is an opinion that one glass of red wine a day is good for health, since grapes contain antioxidant polyphenols. On the other hand, alcohol, along with tobacco, is one of the culprits in the deterioration of skin condition. Two extra glasses of wine every day can lead to the appearance of dehydration lines around the eyes and redness of the skin in the area.

Vision problems

Caring for the skin around the eyes

designed specifically for this area;

passed ophthalmological testing.

Cleansing

When washing your face with gel or foam, try not to rub the skin around your eyes so as not to injure it.

To remove eye makeup, special products are produced that do not irritate the skin and mucous membranes. Apply milk or makeup remover lotion to the skin, then carefully remove with a cotton pad, avoiding rubbing and stretching movements. Apply mascara remover to cotton pads, apply them to closed eyes for a few seconds, then carefully remove any remaining makeup.

Due to the fact that the skin around the eyes is thin and sensitive, exfoliation in this area is contraindicated. The maximum that can be offered here for deep cleansing is a cream containing fruit acids.

Hydration and nutrition

Cream filler will quickly reduce the depth of wrinkles around the eyes.

Cosmetics for wrinkles around the eyes

Anti-aging eye creams usually have a rich texture and sometimes come in balm form. It is better to use the cream twice a day: in the morning and in the evening - an hour and a half before going to bed to avoid swelling.

Cream filler works quickly, instantly filling wrinkles (active ingredients can be hyaluronic acid or silicones). Often the result is noticeable only before the first wash, although there are products with a cumulative effect.

Serum and fluid

The most comfortable textures for eyelid skin are light serums and fluids. In addition to anti-aging and moisturizing components, they may contain reflective microparticles that visually even out the skin and give it radiance.

Masks for wrinkles around the eyes can be fabric, cream, gel, day and night. Most often, they work as SOS products and are used when you need to quickly get your eyelid skin in order - for example, before an important event. It is recommended to use masks no more than once a week due to the high concentration of active ingredients in them.

As a rule, eyelid gels have a draining effect and help get rid of puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. They are suitable for maintaining skin elasticity.

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Cosmetological methods

Botox

Botox injections are the most popular procedure for eliminating and preventing wrinkles in the eye area. Several million such injections are performed annually around the world (6 million in the USA alone). The active ingredient in the drug is botulinum toxin. It blocks the muscles, they stop contracting, as a result of which facial activity weakens and the skin relaxes.

There are also cosmetics with a Botox-like effect. The functions of botulinum toxin can be performed by muscle relaxant peptides. The effect of using such means, of course, is not so pronounced, but still noticeable.

Mesotherapy

The mesotherapy procedure involves the introduction of cocktails based on vitamins and microelements into the skin in order to increase the density and elasticity of the skin and improve blood microcirculation. In addition, such preparations may contain hyaluronic acid for moisturizing or antioxidants to prevent skin aging.

Biorevitalization

Boirevitalization is an injection of drugs based on unstabilized hyaluronic acid (amino acids and peptides may also be present in the composition). This procedure helps to moisturize the skin, even out its tone, correct wrinkles, increase turgor and tone. Depending on your skin's needs, you may need one to three treatments.

Photorejuvenation

This hardware technique uses flashes of light of a certain frequency to combat wrinkles. First, the cosmetologist applies a contact gel to the skin, then uses a device with a special attachment designed for the delicate area around the eyes.