Causes: A network of wrinkles in the corners of the eyes appears as a result of facial expression: we squint, peer at computer monitor, frown, laugh, cry, and express the sea of other emotions. Sooner or later "goose paws" become visible to everyone.
Wrinkles are more often formed on thin and dry skin, as well as in fans of uncontrolled sunburn (photo-aging effect).
Sometimes their appearance may be due to a lack of natural collagen or hyaluronic acid.
Ways of solution: If you do not worry about anything other than wrinkles in the corners of the eyes (the upper and lower eyelids are ok), then the problem can be solved without the help of surgeons.
Since wrinkles in this area are the result of mimicry, good performance can be achieved by lowering the activity of periorbital muscles with the help of Botox injections (botulinum toxin). The essence of his action is to forcibly weaken the activity of the eye muscles. It sounds awesome, but in fact the drug simply blocks the nerve endings in the muscles, as a result the latter relax, and the skin around the eyes ceases to experience a constant strain on the stretch.
The effect of Botox lasts from 4 to 9 months, after which the folds gradually return to the state in which they were before the procedure. Addiction to the action of the drug does not occur, and the maintenance of the result of the injection can be repeated.
To date, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation has authorized the use of several preparations of botulinum toxin, the most popular among them - the American "Botox" and the French "Dysport". "Contrary to the prevailing opinion in the press, injections of botulinum toxin do not cause poisoning of the body," says Igor Bely, the leading surgeon at OTTIMO clinic. "The toxin concentration used is so small that it simply does not have enough power to spread beyond the injection site.
Fear can cause another aspect: if the injection site is incorrectly placed or if its dosage is excessive, the mask face effect sometimes occurs. Fortunately, this is a reversible process, but nobody wants to look like a robot, even a couple of months.
Botulinum toxin must be chopped up by a qualified and licensed specialist, based on the principle of point introduction and taking into account facial expressions of a particular patient's face, skin type and much more. The right dosage and a neat professional approach guarantee your safety. "
Another way to get rid of wrinkles in the corners of the eye is an injection of cosmetic fillers . Since the skin in this area is very thin and sensitive, it is best to use absorbable preparations based on chemically modified hyaluronic acid. To obtain filler gel requires high-molecular, well-purified hyaluronic acid (HA).
After the introduction into the skin, the gel not only "pushes" the wrinkles from the inside, leveling the overall relief, but also accumulates a large amount of water in this area, which leads to intensive moistening of the skin. In addition, GK preparations stimulate the synthesis of their own collagen, elastin and glucosaminoglycans.
Hyaluronic fillers have a long effect of action - up to 12 months, and then completely dissolve. And in the process of decay, they attract additional areas of liquid to the treated area and actively moisturize the skin.
However, if apart from the "crow's feet" you are also concerned about "bags" under the eyes, then the fillers will have to be abandoned. Hyaluronic acid can aggravate edema due to the property of accumulating water.
Belyi Igor Anatolievich, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor,
Leading plastic surgeon of the clinic of aesthetic surgery "OTTIMO"
Moscow, Petrovsky per., 5, building 2, tel .: (495) 623-23-48, 621-64-07, www.ottimo.ru