There are a number of causes that form fine lines and wrinkles. Two main causes are the loss of elasticity and collagen in the skin and the loss of underlying supportive tissue like fat, muscle, and bone.
Here are various treatments to reduce fine lines and dark eye circles:
a. Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles. Botox can reduce the lines between your eyes and diminish those smile lines near your eyes. Botox will take five to seven days to take effect and usually lasts three to four months.
b. Dermal filler containing hyaluronic acid is a good option to replace lost volume around the eyes. Hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in the skin, fills the depression under the eyes and hydrates the skin, reducing the appearance of dark eye circles and fine lines. Fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are US FDA-approved. Each treatment can typically last for about a year.
You can find more information about dermal fillers in my article here
c. Laser treatments can provide longer-term results, but you will need patience and a series of three to five treatments. As we age, collagen production slows down significantly which makes our face appears thinner and more gaunt. Lasers are able to penetrate deep into the skin to treat damaged skin and boost collagen production. One of the most effective lasers is the PicoSure laser.
PicoSure is a picosecond laser treatment approved by the US FDA, which is effective in reducing pigmentation and tightening skin. It reduces fine lines and pigmentation by delivering an ultra-short pulse of energy to the skin in picoseconds (trillionths of a second), shattering the pigment into tiny dust-like particles, which are then absorbed by the lymphatic system and eliminated naturally. PicoSure also has a unique focus lens, which is effective in tightening the skin through stimulation of collagen. It works by creating LIOB or laser-induced optical breakdown though photomechanical disruption. Skin resurfacing lasers like Fraxel Dual laser and ultrasound-based devices like Ultherapy, can also help by renewing and revitalising tired skin.
Hope the above helps!
Cheers,
Dr. Terence Tan
