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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 symptoms of the ageing process. Under eye occur when the skin around the eyes and loses which can be accelerated by frequent sun exposure, smoking, repeated facial and genetic traits.

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

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

Symptoms

How to get rid of under eye wrinkles?

Anti-ageing injectables

Injectable treatments are quick and popular procedures that reduce the invasiveness of surgery. During an under eye treatment, you can expect your practitioner to a small amount of (such as hyaluronic acid) into the skin to improve the of the eye area, promote firmness and a more youthful structure.

Injectables

BOTOX® is another affordable, accessible procedure – and like all our injectable treatments – it is FDA approved and within the highest clinical by qualified practitioners, in safe and environments.

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

Dermal fillers

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

This treatment has mostly plumping, volume 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 technology for seamless, .

Tear trough fillers

This is a rejuvenating, that has powers in under eye hollowness, dark and wrinkles. It works to the effects of ageing by collagen production to leave you with a glow around your eye area.

Sculptra™

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

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

Profhilo®

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

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

Microneedling

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

How many 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 may be required on the depth and of your undereye wrinkles. This will be confirmed during your .

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

Injectables such as Botox are from £210. Dermal Fillers and Tear Trough 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 preventative is the most important step in delaying and reducing the signs of ageing. Some ways to take preventative action is to omit detrimental factors such as and excessive and to a vigilant, anti-ageing skin routine.

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

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

HydraFacial

HydraFacial is a deeply and facial treatment that restores a radiant complexion. It active ingredients to the skin and works as an and treatment. It is the least invasive treatment for reducing static lines without .

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

Skin peels

peels, which refers to the clinical grade of natural solutions used, are and facial treatments that collagen production.

They work to help dull and tired skin, improve 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 youthful.

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

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