Eye Rejuvenation - my journey

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Eye Rejuvenation - what works

Why are combination treatments best for rejuvenating the eye area?
In some cases eye rejuvenation is straight forward- 0.5ml of filler in the cheeks if you have subtle volume loss. Possibly Botox to the crows- if you are in the early to late 30s. As one ages, changes occur. You will loose more mid facial fat, and your orbital rim recesses – hence hollowness will be more pronounced. Additionally the skin will be more lax/ loose and permanent wrinkles will occur. This is when combination therapies, including surgical blephroplasty, laser eyelid surgery and fillers come in to play. Each aspect of treatment is designed to improve skin texture, tone and volume. This gives a natural but beautiful look to the eyes and surrounding areas.

Can dark circles be treated with laser or filler?
Treatments will depend on the cause of dark circles. Dark circles due to skin laxity can be treated with fillers, or with multiple sessions of Q Switch lasers. CO2 and Erbium Fractional lasers can also tighten skin. Some case of dark circles are genetic, and these cases are the hardest to treat. Other causes of dark circles include allergies and eczema, and the treatment for this is medical, namely allergy testing and anti-inflammatory ointments.


Why do I think eye rejuvenation is high on the priority for facial rejuvenation.

What is the first thing you notice when first meeting someone? Their eyes. That says it all. In my opinion the eye area is one of the most important aspects of facial rejuvenation, combined with improved skin texture and skin tone, this provides the framework for facial harmony. I find the eye area extremely challenging, but if performed correctly, the changes can be either subtle and natural, or dramatic, as with eyelid surgery/ blepharoplasty and laser. Every patient is different, some present with eye bags due to loss volume -common in the late 30s and early 40s, some with strong eye muscles that present as bags. Easily treated with Botox. Some patients have droopy upper eye lids, some with loose skin under the eyes. Some patients present with the whole lot. I can not emphasise the necessity for facial harmony, namely blending the eye area with the rest of the face. In my opinion, Botox to the crows feet only play a very, very small role in eye rejuvenation.

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Dr Davin Lim
Brisbane, Australia