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Under eye wrinkles

Causes and treatment

Causes of under eye wrinkles

Fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes are the signs of aged skin and are inevitable of the ageing process. Under eye wrinkles occur when the skin around the eyes thinner and loses which can be by frequent sun exposure, smoking, repeated facial movements and genetic traits.

There are two types of under eye wrinkles called and static lines. Dynamic lines are wrinkles caused by muscle and static lines are the lines that are present when the are not contracted.

The primary cause of under eye wrinkles is levels of collagen found in the dermis layer of skin which is lost throughout the years. Collagen is fundamental in the facial structure and for the skin youthful, where a diminished can cause the skin around the eyes to depress, creating lines and that become more visible over time.

Symptoms

How to get rid of under eye wrinkles?

Anti-ageing injectables

are quick and popular procedures that reduce wrinkles without the of surgery. During an under eye wrinkle treatment, you can expect your practitioner to administer a small amount of natural (such as hyaluronic acid) into the skin to the appearance of the eye area, and deliver a more youthful structure.

Injectables

BOTOX® is affordable, accessible cosmetic – and like all our injectable treatments – it is FDA and administered within the highest practices by practitioners, in safe and environments.

BOTOX® helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, smile lines and dynamic, more folds. It works to relax muscles around the eye area and a younger, fresher look.

Dermal fillers

Dermal can help to restore volume, lift, and the under eye area. There are many types of dermal fillers which may be more in treating different skin concerns.

This has mostly plumping, volume restoring properties and can work in treating any gaunt, under eyes, refreshing the eye area and softening fine lines. All dermal filler treatments use which has patented for seamless, natural results.

Tear trough fillers

This is a rejuvenating, collagen boosting treatment that has powers in under eye hollowness, dark circles and . It works to reverse the effects of ageing by stimulating to leave you with a renewed glow around your eye area.

Sculptra™

Sculptra™ is another anti-aging that works to lost collagen and prevent future of skin elasticity around the under eyes.

Poly-L-Lactic acid is the in Sculptra™ and it is an absorbable and filler to help correct any depleted, depressed skin. It can help brighten the whole face area.

Profhilo®

A anti-ageing treatment that helps to replenish acid into the skin. Profhilo® works to defy the ageing process and replace any hyaluronic acid lost the years.

It works to treat the whole face, naturally creating a ‘lift’ across your whole . It helps to smoothen mouth lines and folds in the cheeks and mouth, your side and tighten skin around the neck also.

Microneedling

This is also known as a collagen induction which punctures fine, tiny holes in the skin to encourage skin cell renewal and the body’s natural healing response.

When this response is activated, and elastin (two proteins that are in warding off wrinkles) are to create an immediate brighter, younger look. This treatment is also effective in reducing scarring, any and UV ray . This would be a good option to treat in one treatment.

Frequently asked questions

Are all the safe?
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Absolutely. As the UK’s leading skin clinic, safe treatments that are administered by professionals is what we guarantee. All our are conducted by and nurses who follow exceptionally high . Our equipment and are state of the art, vigorously tested and use FDA-approved. We endorse the use of high quality, industry-leading products in every available.

Are the painful?
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The pain level will vary on treatment and individual pain . As all the treatments above are in the clinic and are less than surgery, minimal pain is to be expected. However, client comfort is a priority and we can always apply cooling gels and numbing agents to reduce any pain experienced.

How long will it take to see results?
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With most treatments, HydraFacials, microneedling and skin peels, results can be seen immediately, where the eye appears and with a significant in wrinkles. To see the full effect of a treatment, it may take around seven days.

Which is right for me?
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This would depend on your skin and preferences. The best way to discover which treatment is right for you would be to have a consultation with one of our . They will go through, in detail, the most path for you to meet your skin goals.

How many treatments will I need?
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This will also depend on the treatment path you choose. For most injectables, results can be seen after the first session, yet multiple treatments may be required depending on the depth and of your wrinkles. This will be confirmed during your consultation.

How much does under eye wrinkle cost?
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on the kind of you want, the prices can vary. 

such as Botox are from £210. Dermal and Tear Trough treatment from £390. Microneedling starts from £155. A three session HydraFacial course can be £257 and Skin Peels start at £80. Profhilo® from £350.

Prevention

Taking is the most important step in delaying and the visible signs of ageing. Some ways to take preventative action is to omit detrimental factors such as smoking and excessive drinking and committing to a vigilant, skin routine.

Skin care products, such as eye creams and serums containing retinoids, SPF, hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E, and acids, may help to delay the early signs of and lines under your eye. Although a diligent skin care routine provides long term, consistent protection, results may not be instantaneous. Home remedies can too, only go so far to prevent fine lines.

By combining a strong skin regime with one of our preventative treatments as regularly as you can, you’ll have the right tools for combating the signs of ageing early on. Some of our preventative treatments are:

HydraFacial

HydraFacial is a deeply and detoxifying facial treatment that instantly restores a radiant . It active botanical to the skin and works as an anti-ageing and protecting treatment. It is the least invasive for reducing unwanted static lines without injectables.

For treating the area, the two most would be sk:n signature treatment (for boosting collagen) and dermabuilder treatment (includes an serum).

Skin peels

Chemical peels, which refers to the clinical grade of natural used, are exfoliating and renewing facial that stimulate collagen production.

They work to help dull and tired skin, skin tone and reduce the appearance of fine lines and static . After one peel, you can see immediate results with your complexion becoming brighter, softer and .

At sk:n we offer a range of to reduce both types of wrinkles that have restorative, and all encourage a more youthful . Click to see best procedures for under eye wrinkles.

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