Scientists have proven that when looking at a person, an animal, or even their images, we, first of all, involuntarily look into their eyes. When looking at a person, we quickly run our eyes over his lips, nose, hair, but invariably return again and fix our gaze on his eyes. Eyes express the whole gamut of human feelings. Everything matters - the lumen of the pupils, the shape of the eyes, the position of the eyelids and eyebrows, the presence of wrinkles - "rays" around the eyes, the absence of red streaks on the "whites" of the eyes, the brightness of the color of the "iris". In addition, the area around the eyes is a kind of marker of a person's age.
From the point of view of a specialist, the problems in this area can be divided into:
- decreased skin elasticity
- wrinkles around the eyes
- puffiness and dark circles under the eyes
- "nasolacrimal groove", this is one of the most "unsympathetic" manifestations - a groove running from the inner corner of the eye obliquely along the cheek, appears as a result of age-related displacement and sagging of the skin down,
- hernias of the upper and lower eyelids
Who is to blame and what to do
Almost all problems of the eye area begin with a decrease in the elastic properties of the skin. The skin begins to "slide", the boundary between the orbit and the cheek shifts downward, the eye begins to look older due to the fact that soft tissues no longer cover the lower edge of the orbit, it is covered only by a stretched eyelid.
Important! It is necessary to "capture" the process at the very beginning in order to prevent the skin from moving down so much when it can only be tightened with surgery. It is imperative to carry out preventive courses that strengthen the muscles of the face and increase the elasticity of the skin around the eyes. As a rule, experienced cosmetologists do not develop a "straight" course, but use combinations of techniques, and the choice of technique is often based on the current condition of the patient's skin. If you are over 25 years old, be sure to visit a beautician, a program of individual aging prevention will be developed for you, taking into account the hereditary characteristics of the face. Someone is threatened by hernias, someone has dark brown circles around the eyes, someone is the so-called "premolar bags". An experienced cosmetologist will immediately see your "weak points" and advise what to look for. The common misconception "the later you turn to a beautician, the better" is fundamentally wrong and because of it a huge number of people miss the opportunity to prevent aging of the face and eyes.
Problem and Solution
Some of these deficiencies (for example, hernia of the upper and lower eyelids) can only be dealt with by surgeons. But most of the remaining problems may well be solved by a beautician.
Wrinkles around the eyes are removed with Botox or Dysport injections. In people prone to edema, their use must be preceded by a course of hardware cosmetology (microcurrents), as well as mesotherapy aimed at improving blood and lymph circulation.
Comprehensive programs using hardware cosmetology, chemical peels, mesotherapy and biorevitalization help to increase skin elasticity, remove unwanted pigmentation, swelling and fine superficial wrinkles. Mesotherapy differs from biorevitalization in the preparations used: in biorevitalization it is hyaluronic acid with a larger molecule, which allows it to stay in the skin longer and have a more pronounced rejuvenating effect. An excellent effect for rejuvenating the skin of the eyes is provided by a program of alternating biorevitalization and peeling procedures. It is better to use preparations designed specifically for the area around the eyes, which increases the effectiveness of the procedures and makes them as physiological as possible.
A full course consists of alternating four peeling procedures and four biorevitalization procedures (hyaluronic acid preparation) with an interval between them of one week.
The composition of the peeling includes a combination of acids that have a pronounced depigmenting and rejuvenating effect. They are used in small concentrations, which reduces the risk of irritation, but by summing up the effect of the two acids, the desired effect is achieved. In the production of peeling, the technology of a "gradually released" active substance is used. After the procedure, peeling is usually small, insignificant. It starts approximately on the 2nd day and ends by 4-5 days after the first procedure, after repeated procedures it is faster.
Biorevitalization is prescribed at intervals of one week after the peeling. The ideal choice for this is the use of a hyaluronic acid preparation, which is designed to treat delicate areas with a minimum risk of swelling. The drug is administered in large "drops", which significantly reduces skin trauma.
Oxygen-ozone therapy will help smokers and people who are practically never outdoors. It refreshes the face and improves the elasticity of the skin, the eyes become shiny and clear.
Patients with "bags" under the eyes are shown microcurrent therapy, which allows you to strengthen the skin and remove congestion. The result is noticeable after 2-3 procedures, but for a lasting result, it is advisable to visit 10-15 procedures 2-3 times a week.
Gels based on hyaluronic acid will help to fill the deep nasolacrimal groove, visually "hide" the hernia. This procedure is one of the most effective, as it is carried out quickly, almost painlessly, and filling the nasolacrimal groove literally "rejuvenates" the face for several years before our eyes.
Where to begin?
A proper eye area rejuvenation program should begin with the restoration of skin quality (mesotherapy and peels), and end with the introduction of Botox and hyaluronic gels. In the absence of edema of the eye area, a "debut" is possible with the introduction of Botox. When preparing for plastic surgery, it is also desirable to conduct therapeutic preparation using cosmetic techniques. This will significantly improve the course of the postoperative period and significantly reduce the likelihood of complications. It is also important to choose the right products for home use and their regular use.
In conclusion, we note that we should not forget about the most effective methods of rejuvenating the area around the eyes: good sleep, fresh air, and the absence of bad habits.