What is the best treatment for under eye wrinkles?
I have under eye wrinkles and (a little crow's feet). I was wondering if you could offer a few solutions (varying by price and how long it will last) to get rid of these wrinkles.
Optimal Treatment For Eyelid Wrinkles - It depends on what you have. If you have fine wrinkles, you can use a TCA Peel. If they are deeper wrinkles, you can use Erbium Ablative Laser. This should be done in the hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with expertise in Oculoplastic surgery.
Most expert experienced artistic plastic surgeons have a variety of procedures, both non-surgical and surgical, at their disposal to produce excellent cosmetic results in the appropriately selected patient: Botox or Dysport, temporary hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane, long-lasting micro-fat grafts, blepharoplasties, or combinations of procedures. Each has benefits and drawbacks and depends on desired outcome and individual anatomy.
Following the advice of anyone who would presume to tell you what to do without seeing photos and without taking a full medical history, examining you, feeling and assessing your tissue tone, discussing your desired outcome and fully informing you about the pros and cons of each option would not be in your best interest. Find a plastic surgeon that you are comfortable with and one that you trust and listen to his or her advice. The surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.
Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California
An examination is the best way to give you the best answer for your specific findings. Options consist of Botox, fillers, peels, lasers, surgery. Costs vary based on your location. I would recommend you see an aesthetic surgeon who performs this regularly for a consultation and go from there.