Aesthetic problems and signs of ageing

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Aesthetic Problems and Signs of Ageing

Common Issues

Aesthetic concerns often focus on the middle and upper face, especially around the delicate eye area. Consulting a specialist ophthalmologist ensures youthful results while protecting eye health. Common concerns include:

  • Bags under the eyes
  • Dark circles
  • Wrinkles in periocular and upper midface areas
  • Excess eyelid fat
  • Tired eyes and droopy eyelids
  • Loss of facial volume
  • Sunken cheeks
  • Reduced facial contours and structure
  • Diminished skin quality

Causes

Factors contributing to these issues include:

  • Ageing
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Trauma
  • Facial expressions (e.g., smiling, frowning)
  • Poor skin care (e.g., sun damage, dehydration, poor diet)
  • Medical conditions (ocular/systemic disorders affecting facial morphology)
  • Paralysis

Prevention

While genetic and ageing-related changes are unavoidable, degenerative processes can be slowed with these measures:

  • Sun Protection: Use sunglasses, sunscreen, and control UV exposure.
  • Hydration: Drink plenty of water daily.
  • Diet: Maintain a balanced diet.
  • Sleep: Ensure sufficient rest.
  • Exercise: Stay physically active.
  • Avoid harmful habits: Minimize smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Consult specialists: See a dermatologist for skin concerns.

Symptoms and Timing of Treatment

Patients don’t need to wait for advanced signs like dark circles, wrinkles, or droopy eyelids to take action. Treatments can be preventive (before 40) or corrective. Natural and subtle results are prioritized, and treatment depends on individual skin type and maturity. Proper diagnosis is crucial, especially for cases like hereditary or pigmentation-related dark circles.

Treatments

Surgical Options

Performed as outpatient procedures with minimal recovery time by experts in plastic surgery and ophthalmology:

  • Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): For eyelid fat and sagging.
  • Transconjunctival Midface Lift: For restoring midface volume.
  • Canthoplasty: For reshaping and tightening the eyelids.

Non-Surgical Options

Quick, painless procedures with no downtime:

  • Injectables: Relax facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles like frown lines and crow’s feet. Effects last 5-6 months.
  • Fillers: Restore lost volume and smooth wrinkles, stimulating collagen for longer-lasting effects.
  • Skin Boosters: Deep hydration via micro-injections to improve elasticity, smoothness, and brightness.
  • Ultherapy: Ultrasound-based skin tightening for lifting eyebrows, reducing eye bags, and fighting flaccidity. Effects last ~1 year.

Additional treatments:

  • Collagen therapy, Mesotherapy, Chemical Peels, and Resurfacing: Regenerate and renew skin layers to improve texture, color, and quality.
  • Carboxytherapy: Enhances oxygenation to lighten hereditary dark circles and improve the appearance of tired eyes.

These tailored approaches ensure effective, natural-looking results for patients seeking rejuvenation.