Article by Dermatologist - Venereologist Dr. Effie P. Markou in Madame Figaro
FOR SURE you've noticed it in your mirror as the years go by: The delicate skin around the eyes dehydrates and sags, while the entire look gradually takes on deeper expression lines, larger dark circles, and a generalized droopiness due to fat loss in the area. Fortunately, there is a way to reverse the rate of aging of the look by regaining permanent skin tightening and permanent disappearance of dark circles.
ULTRASOUNDS AND FILLERS
The most modern method of total renewal of the look is done with HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) ultrasound technology, without pain and scars, for an immediate result, which gradually improves 8-12 weeks after application. The ideal choice is the certified machines with live visualization of anatomical structures, such as Hironic Doublo and Ulthera. Especially for dark circles and noticeable improvement of tired eyelids, the ideal treatment is the filling of the tear duct with certified fillers for the eye area, such as Redensity I & II Teoxane, Vivacy Stylage S and Hydromax Stylage. With an atraumatic microcannula, the implant is inserted painlessly into the "cut" of the eye, where there is fat loss and sunkenness, with the final result lasting up to a year.
THE CHEMICAL "EYELIPLASTY"
To improve the texture of the skin in the eye area, the most effective option is chemical peels. The new TCA and phenol nanotechnology peels are considered the most dynamic, non-surgical treatments with results from the first session. However, the king of eye treatments is botulinum toxin, the world's No. 1 anti-aging treatment for intense periorbital muscle contractions: It straightens the gaze, offers prevention and improves skin texture, with a duration of up to six months. It is recommended to be done as soon as the first movement wrinkles appear, as after the age of 40 or 50 it does not perform as spectacularly.