People who are concerned about the appearance of aging usually look a their crows' feet first. That's the place where we're most likely to start seeing wrinkles as we age. And since people are always looking at our faces when they speak with us, the eyes are a place where others might notice signs of aging as well. So, what are you to do if you want to get rid of those eye wrinkles?
A recent online article provides a general overview of the eyelid surgery that is available to patients and compares it with the option of using wrinkle creams to improve the appearance of the face. Although the articles appears to be advertising support of wrinkle creams (which aren't necessarily the best option) it does give a good overview of the different eyelid surgeries that a plastic surgeon can provide.
There are two basic eyelid surgeries that are mentioned in the report and which are commonly done to lift the eyes and improve their appearance. The first is surgery on the lower eyelid which is done primarily to rid the appearance of bags under the eyes which are caused by aging. The other is surgery done on the upper eyelid to reduce "droopiness" of the eyes. You can learn more about both of these here.
The article also mentions that a full brow lift can improve the overall appearance of the eyes. What it neglects to mention is one of the most common plastic surgery choices for people who are concerned about aging in the face and around the eyes: the face lift. One of the most well-known of plastic surgery options, the face lift remains a preferred choice for many people with this problem.
So what do you do if you're not quite ready for plastic surgery but don't buy the article's proposition that anti-wrinkle creams can provide the relief that you're seeking? In between these two options lies the possibility of using minimally-invasive procedures such as dermal filler injections to improve the appearance of the face.
Question of the Day: Creams, injections of surgery - which sounds best to you?
