Eyes are regarded as the mirror to our soul, but little did we know that eyes also mirror the signs of aging. The skin around the eyes is certainly the most sensitive and delicate one. Hence, even after restricting to a proper eye care regime, the lines and folds around our eyes is a very common occurrence. These unwanted lines and creases lead to aging eyes.
At Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre in Melbourne, we have been cataloguing the issues and experiences of our patients and from the descriptive study of those reports, we have discovered that the signs of aging start developing around the eye areas at first. Under eye bags, dark circles, frown lines, crow’s feet, and as such signs of aging eyes appear on our face as we reach the early 30s. In Australia, around 63% of women have expressed, in a survey, that under eye bags have become one of their utmost beauty concerns nowadays.
Like two dazzling orbs, eyes accentuate our beauty with its glass-like glint and unguarded expression. But, dark circles, lines and wrinkles destroy the charm of our eyes and make us look old, tired and unattractive. So, let us take a closer look at the eye areas and learn what unpleasant changes occur surrounding our eye regions and the range of treatments that help us to escape the aging eyes.
Why do our faces change with age?
At a young age, our face produces sufficient structural proteins such as collagen and elastin to keep our face soft and supple. But, as we all know, with age, the cell regeneration process of our body slows down, resulting in slow formation of collagen and elastin.
Also, our erratic lifestyle, smoking, aging, etc. causes collagen protein to break down in our body over the due course of time. Ultimately, the slow rate of collagen formation and its fast breakdown result in high collagen loss in our face, thus reducing skin elasticity. Due to this, when we frown or smile or procure any expression, our facial muscles contract, but a lack of elasticity restrains them from relaxing back to their former position. Thus, the imprint of the facial expressions etches deeper in the skin in form of static wrinkles, frown lines, and folds.
Along with collagen, the subcutaneous layer of fat padding over the facial skeleton is responsible for the plump look of our face. But, with time, this fat padding also perishes, thus creating hollow areas surrounding the eyes, cheeks, etc. The much-disliked dark circles or under-eye bags, which are the signals of aging eyes, are also caused by the occurrence of fat and collagen loss in our face.
What are the facial changes that contribute to aging eyes?
• Forehead Lines:
When we raise our brows, the forehead muscles contract. Continuous contraction of these muscles etches straight horizontal lines in the forehead, which gives a very old and unappealing look.
• Frown Lines:
Frown lines make us appear angry most of the time, even when we are not, thus spoiling the charm of the face.
• Crow’s Feet:
Crow’s feet appear in the sensitive skin around the outer corners of the eyes. They are caused by facial muscle movement during smiling and squinting and become permanent over time.
• Bunny Lines:
Bunny lines are created at the bridge of the nose after repeated muscle contraction but with time, they might become permanent.
• Drooping Brows:
Over time, due to volume loss in the face and gravitational pull, the eyebrows of our face droop. This gives a very old and unattractive appearance.
• Tear Troughs:
The collagen loss from under-eye areas leaves that region hollow and dark, lending it a very tired and exhausted look.
• Skin Pigmentation:
Skin pigmentation might appear on any segment of the skin. It might be anything from freckles, age spots, rosacea, broken capillaries, and uneven skin tone.
• Emaciated Temple:
Volume loss in temples presents a bony look to the sides of the forehead by revealing the very prominent skull from beneath the skin.
What are the available treatments to beat these signs of aging eyes?
Dermal Treatments:
Numerous Australians prefer dermal treatments, which restore the loveliness look of our faces by filling out the hollow regions under our eyes. Dermal enhancements help to improve the facial appearance and rejuvenate and hydrate the skin, thus depleting the tear troughs, dark circles, undereye bags, and other signs of aging quite efficiently.
Anti-wrinkle Treatments:
The wrinkle-reducing treatments are applied to relax specific facial muscles, which are responsible for causing wrinkles and folds. These are very skilfully applied in the forehead and upper eyelid regions to reduce the appearance of crow’s feet, tear troughs, forehead lines, frown lines, etc.
Lasers:
In the modern field of dermatology and cosmetology, Laser therapy has become a safe (with a well-understood risk profile) and very competent source to replenish the skin and abolish the unwanted existence of wrinkles, lines, and pigmentation from the skin. Fraxel Laser and Revlite Laser are two of the best choices to treat the eye area without discomfort or irritation, as they are non-invasive. The laser therapy also stimulates cell growth and helps skin tighten, thus improving overall skin quality.
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy:
In this process, the body’s healing properties treat fine lines, folds, and other aging indications. A little sample of the patient’s blood is extracted at first, then the platelets are separated from the fluid and applied into the concerned area. This anti-aging treatment naturally cures the stubborn dark circles as well as undereye and upper eyelid lines and wrinkles. This platelet-rich plasma therapy is suitable for delicate skin areas as it tightens the skin, lifts the wrinkles, and also nurtures the skin from deep inside with the least chances of side effects or pain.
Eyes not only make us look beautiful but also help us see the beautiful world, so it is always wise to protect them properly. At Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre, we suggest always keeping the surrounding eye areas hydrated and nourished. Also, don’t forget to wear broad-spectrum sunscreen and sunglasses while strutting out for the day.
If you have any further questions, contact our team of experts at (03) 9300 1244 or visit us at www.nitai.com.au.
