Looking Ahead: Eyes Show the First Signs of Aging

The eyes may be the windows to your soul (or window to the brain as we previously mentioned) but a recent study found they reveal much more. When asked to guess the age and fatigue level of people in photographs, researchers found observers were looking at the eye region almost half the time. Since the eyelids are home to our body’s thinnest skin, it is no surprise they are prone to swelling, increased signs of aging and sun damage. Add the ongoing financial anguish to existing everyday pressures and you may need more than some cucumber slices to ease the exhaustion.

While it’s not news that everyone wants to look young and have a healthy glow, the array of options available today can be daunting. Just look visit your local drug store or makeup counter. Treatments to reduce signs of aging include products such as Olay Age Defying Revitalizing Eye Gel made with Pro Vitamin B5, witch hazel and cucumber extract to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles; i. cee u. Firming Anti-Aging Eye Gel filled with active ingredients to moisturize, soothe and strengthen the delicate tissue around the eyes; and Origins “No Puffery™” Cooling Mask with hoelen mushroom extract to calm skin, reduce redness and brighten dark circles.
For longer lasting or permanent alternatives, patients may consider the following options:

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) is a surgical procedure that can rejuvenate sagging and reduce tiredness by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient’s field of vision. In some cases, this procedure may be covered by insurance, particularly when a patient’s vision is affected. Quick and easy, a typical blepharoplasty procedure takes as little as 45 minutes, and most patients can return to their normal activities almost immediately.

Browlift can renew drooping or wrinkled foreheads for a more youthful appearance. Using minimally invasive methods, the muscles above the eyes are altered to smooth lines and raise the eyebrows. The procedure is often combined with other operations such as blepharoplasty and facelifts to improve the look of the eyes.

Fraxel® is an FDA approved laser that targets thousands of tiny treatment areas on the skin, leaving the surrounding areas untouched. This “fractional” approach is the key to the treatment’s success. Immediately after treatment, the skin goes to work healing those targeted areas, producing new collagen under the skin. With this procedure, patients may experience some minimal redness and a temporary chance in skin texture, but they can return to work immediately. Many patients report visible results within the first few days.

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Tags: Anti-Aging, blepharoplasty, browlift, Collagen, cosmetic treatment, Dr. David Schlessinger, Facelift, Fraxel, laser resurfacing, laser treatment, sun damage, wrinkle fillers

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