“People always tell me I look tired even though I don’t feel tired.” This is one of the most common statements that people make when they come to see me to seek advice on cosmetic medical procedures, says Dr Kylie Regli of Cosmetique Solutions.
As we get older , the changes which occur around our eyes can give a very tired looking and aged appearance. Dr Regli explains that, reduction of skin elasticity , repetitive actions of muscles in the upper face , bone structural changes and shrinkage of facial fat deposits all contribute to the changes in the upper face as we age.
Wrinkles develop around the eyes and in the frown and forehead regions, the eyebrows descend resulting in a hooded appearance, temples become hollow , the cheeks become flatter and a tear trough develops under the eyes. A baggy or puffy appearance under the eyes due to fat pad protrusion can also occur in some individuals.
The eyes are seen as the window to the soul because they can give clues as to what another person is thinking. When it comes to cosmetic medicine, the eye region is the window that shows your age, says Dr Kylie. If we use this analogy, it is actually the framework and the “wrinkled drapes” around the window that I treat non-surgically. Cosmetic muscle relaxant injections are used to treat the wrinkled skin and give a slight lift to the eyebrow region. Various Dermal Fillers are used to refurbish the surrounding areas of fatty tissue loss, like the temples and flattened cheeks. As tear troughs become deeper over time they lead to the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and can accentuate the appearance of “bags under the eyes”. Small quantities of Dermal Fillers can also be used in this tear trough area provided the individual does not have too much skin laxity, says Dr Regli.
If you are interested in finding out more about non-surgical rejuvenation of the eye region to create a more youthful and less tired appearance , please phone Cosmetique Solutions on 55 755 644.
