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The Best Under Eye Treatments: Wrinkles, Lines, Volume Loss
The delicate area under our eyes is remarkably thinner than the skin on the rest of the face. And so, the best under eye treatments and skincare approaches require extra sensitivity and intention. Most of us can relate to how the under eyes demonstrate signs of aging earlier than the rest of the face. Thankfully, innovative treatments designed to target the incredibly sensitive under eye area are rapidly gaining popularity.
Why is my under eye area aging more rapidly than the rest of my face?
The under eye is already so thin that an early loss of volume can be noticeable. The area around our eyes is also delicate, constantly exposed to the elements, and affected by dynamic, expressive movement of the surrounding muscles. When you’re smiling, walking out in the sun, or squinting, you’re also slowly forming fine lines, discolouration, laxity, and pillowy bags under your eyes. The natural decline of collagen and elastin production contribute to a slow decline in underlying skin quality. And lastly, as the density of the orbital fat pads decreases, hollows and dark circles appear.
The best under eye treatments
The experts at Philosophy MD may recommend any combination of treatments to treat different under eye concerns. Above all, we recommend you partner with an informed medical professional so that you’re choosing treatments that are safe and appropriate for your under eye concerns.
HA Dermal filler for under eye hollows
Injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gels (commonly referred to as fillers) immediately restore lost volume under the eyes. HA is a naturally occurring sugar molecule found in the body. HA gels can last upwards of a year depending on the properties of the chosen product and dose applied. Renewing fullness to these “tear troughs” can effectively combat dark circles.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)
Platelet-rich fibrin can be isolated and re-injected under the eyes to restore shape and fullness. Similar to Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), PRF is derived of your own blood and spun gently to preserve and isolate the platelets, white blood cells, and fibrin that support healing. Once PRF is artfully re-injected, it creates a soft scaffold that encourages your skin to rebuild with more collagen, more elastin, and better circulation.
Neuromodulators like Botox
Neuromodulators can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and “jelly rolls” under the eyes. Botox can address concerns about folds and deep lines by relaxing the muscles that cause these creases through dynamic, repetitive movement. Neuromodulators between the brow and around the eyes will proactively prevent future deepening of creases. A gentle brow lift can also raise the brow for a righter, more rested appearance.
SkinVive Juvéderm
SkinVive by Juvéderm (also known as Juvéderm Volite) employs a unique hyaluronic acid (HA) formula to restore the skin’s natural moisture level, leaving it plump, bright hydrated. While other HA gels focus more specifically on volume restoration, SkinVive meaningfully hydrates through injectable microdroplet HA. The result of SkinVive is subtle but deeply felt, and typically lasts for 6-9 months.
The best under eye skincare and eye creams
Under eye skincare is specifically designed with potency and ingredients for sensitive, delicate skin. Skincare (eye creams) can help with concerns like crepiness, dark circles, wrinkles, and hydration. Some of our best eye creams include:
ZO® Growth Factor Eye Serum
Powered by clinically proven, plant-derived ZO® Growth Factor technology, Growth Factor Eye Serum is designed to help improve the appearance of expression lines, creasing and hollowness while plumping and encouraging healthy skin for a visibly revived look. The cooling applicator soothes the skin and re-invigorates the look of tired eyes.
SkinCeuticals® A.G.E. Advanced Eye
An anti-aging eye cream that reduces the appearance of crow’s feet, puffiness, and dark circles after just one application.
A.G.E. Advanced Eye is a next-generation eye cream with a potent formulation to fight the appearance of dark circles, crow’s feet lines, and puffiness, associated with advanced glycation end-products (A.G.E.s), a major factor of the natural aging process.
Lumière Firm Riche Extra Moisturizing Illuminating Eye Cream
This advanced anti-aging formulation with human-derived growth factors and proprietary peptides reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, puffiness and under-eye darkness in as soon as 14 days.
We make transformative skincare simple and specialize each skincare regimen to your skin’s unique sensitivities and needs. The best part? Our consultations are complimentary.
Restore your undereye area with treatments for a more awake look.
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