Eyes betray not only a person's mood, but also age. And the first signs of aging appear in the near-orbital region. The dermis here is thin, the subcutaneous fat layer is insignificant, and the number of sebaceous glands is minimal. Active facial expressions, bad habits, improper care and stress contribute to the formation of wrinkles. Fortunately, the beauty industry has developed several ways to deal with this problem. One of the most effective is the use of Botox around the eyes.
Rejuvenation of the near-orbital region
The first signs of aging begin to appear at the age of 25-27. For some, this process may begin even earlier. There are also lucky women who have no wrinkles even at 35 years old. But in any case, the delicate skin around the eyes takes the first blow.
Specialists identify such problems in the near-orbital region:
- The appearance of "crow's feet". Squinting, laughing and other facial movements provoke the manifestation of this problem. The situation is getting worse asgrowing up and exposure to UV radiation, smoking and other adverse factors.
- Decreased skin elasticity.
- The appearance of pigmentation.
- Accumulation of skin on the upper eyelid.
- Lowering the corners of the eyes.
- Manifestation of the nasolacrimal trough.
- Fatty hernias.
- Dark circles under the eyes.
- Lower eyelid droop.
All of these problems are usually interconnected. One provokes the manifestation of the other. Most often, the process begins with a decrease in skin elasticity, then congestion begins to develop in the vessels of the periorbital region. The dermis, which has lost its elasticity, begins to “slide”. Gradually, the border between the cheek and the eye socket shifts. The skin is stretched more and more. Because of this, the eyes look older, since their lower edge is covered only by a stretched eyelid. A situation that has gone this far can only be corrected with surgery.
If you have time to stop the process at the very beginning, good skin condition can be maintained for many years. Therefore, non-surgical rejuvenation should be started as early as possible. The arsenal of such methods is quite wide. One of the most effective procedures is Botox for wrinkles around the eyes. This method will allow you to get rid of existing creases and prevent the development of new ones.
The action of botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin preparations are in great demand among clients of beauty salons. Advertising claims that this is a quick and safe way to rejuvenate with a minimum of side effects. The popularity of Botox for wrinkles around the eyes is so high that more than 10 million injections are made annually in the USA alone. But is this poison really that safe?
In the 19th century, doctors first described the symptoms of botulism. Paralysis, which led to death due to respiratory arrest, was the main feature of this pathology. In most cases, poisoning occurred after eating sausages, which were present with a bacterium that produces botulinum toxin.
About 50 years ago, an ophthalmologist from the United States named Alan Scott decided to use the paralyzing properties of the toxin for good purposes. Based on it, he prepared a medicine for patients with blepharospasm. The effectiveness of the drug was so high that other doctors followed Scott's example. Purified poison was used to treat hemispasm and strabismus.
When using botulinum toxin for treatment, doctors noticed an interesting side effect. At the injection site, wrinkles were completely smoothed out. Shortly thereafter, ladies who did not suffer from strabismus or blepharospasm, but who wanted to rejuvenate, began to make appointments. Only in 2002, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of Botox for the skin around the eyes and on the forehead in order to eliminate expression lines.
Botulinum toxin is a protein that blocks the impulse transmitted from the nerve ending to the muscle. The dose of poison that is used for the rejuvenation procedure is hundreds of times less than the lethal one. Therefore, injections are safe for the client's life. All for whatbotulinum toxin is capable of paralyzing muscles. But only those closest to the injection site.
Quickly relax and lengthen the circular muscle can be injected with Botox around the eyes. Photos taken after the procedure confirm that the skin straightens out, the depth of the creases is significantly reduced, and mimic wrinkles almost completely disappear. With the help of injections, you can make the look more youthful and open by lifting the outer edges of the eyebrows. This is achieved through the correct choice of points of injection of the drug.
Procedure and recommendations
The procedure can be performed only after careful preparation. The patient must undergo a medical examination that will eliminate the risk of side effects. The procedure should be performed exclusively by a specialist with a higher medical education. It is dangerous to trust your face and he alth to amateur cosmetologists who perform procedures at home.
The doctor should tell the patient about all the precautions associated with Botox injections around the eyes. Before and after the procedure, it is necessary to stop taking antibiotics and anticoagulants. Within a few days after the administration of the drug, it is recommended to exclude physical activity, alcohol, s alty and spicy foods. And also refuse to visit the sauna and solarium.
Botox around the eyes is an outpatient procedure. In time, it will not take more than 30 minutes. At the beginning of the procedure, the doctor cleans the skin of makeup and treats it with an antiseptic solution. After that, he applies an anesthetic cream.
The skin is applied with a special pencillabel. Usually it is located a centimeter from the corners of the eye. Then the beautician asks the patient to close her eyes tightly. In the event that the wrinkles diverge above the intended line, a second mark is made.
For injection, a syringe is used, the length of the needle of which does not exceed 1.25 cm. This helps to ensure a painless procedure. Botulinum toxin is injected at a shallow depth. Usually enough 4 - 6 injections with a dose of 16 IU on each side. Then the skin is re-treated with an antiseptic.
The effect of Botox around the eyes does not appear immediately. The first few hours the face remains the same. The effect of the drug is manifested within a few days, the effect increases gradually. In the event that during the procedure the needle damaged the blood vessels, small bruises may remain. But they pass rather quickly.
It is not recommended to bend over and take a horizontal position within four hours after the procedure. The treated area should not be touched. Do not apply cream on it for a day. In addition, during the period of action of the drug, manual facial massage and myostimulation procedures should be abandoned.
Contraindications and side effects
The effect of Botox around the eyes lasts an average of four to six months. Subsequent injections of the drug provide a longer duration of its action. It is not recommended to perform the procedure more than twice a year. This can cause the formation of antibodies in the body and complete immunity to the action of botulinum toxin.
The procedure is contraindicated infollowing cases:
- During pregnancy and lactation.
- With pathologies of the endocrine system.
- In case of blood disease.
- For myasthenia gravis.
- For chronic lung diseases.
- If there is a tendency to atypical scarring.
- In case of individual intolerance to the drug.
A procedure carried out by a professional in compliance with all antiseptic rules will help to significantly reduce the risk of side effects. However, it is impossible to guarantee the absence of complications by 100%. The most common side effects are:
- Soreness at injection site.
- Hemorrhages.
- Allergic reactions.
- Headache.
- Puffiness of tissues.
- Skin numbness.
- Lower eyelid.
Exposure duration
The duration of action of Botox around the eyes depends on the age of the patient and the individual characteristics of his body. From 30 to 40 years, the skin still retains a high level of elasticity. The drug administered during this period will act as long as possible, at least six months. At the age of 50 - 60 years, there is a significant weakening of muscle tone. The effect of the use of botulinum toxin will be less pronounced.
After the termination of the drug, muscle fibers are restored and the skin returns to its original state. Subsequent injections allow you to increase the duration of the drug up to 10 - 12 months. This effect can be achieved only after 3-4session.
In very rare cases, there may be a complete lack of results after injections. This means that the patient is in the 5% of individuals with individual botulinum toxin insensitivity. It often occurs in people who have had tetanus.
New unique Xeomin drug
Several years ago, the German pharmaceutical company Merz created an innovative drug that is an alternative to botulinum toxin. It was named "Xeomin". Its main advantage is that it is completely purified from complexing proteins. It is these substances that cause the reaction of the human immune system, leading to the production of antibodies and the development of an allergic reaction. Unlike competing drugs (Botox and Dysport), it contains a pure neurotoxin.
Xeomin injections provide a longer effect after the procedure. In addition, the drug has other benefits:
- Painless.
- The duration of the procedure does not exceed 15 minutes.
- Prolonged effect.
- No recovery period.
- Quick efficiency.
- No side effects or complications.
- Remove the root cause of wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid for wrinkle reduction
To eliminate crow's feet, not only Botox around the eyes is used. Hyaluronic acid injections give a good effect. It is a natural substance that is present in the connective, nervous and epithelial tissues of humans. It is also the main componentsynovial fluid.
Injected under the skin hyaluronic acid does not block muscles. It fills the cavities, pushing out the wrinkle from the inside. The relief is leveled, the skin is moisturized, its elasticity increases, and age spots brighten and completely disappear.
In addition, with the help of hyaluronic acid, it is possible to eliminate the nasolacrimal sulcus. This allows you to visually rejuvenate the face for five or more years. The duration of the procedure is about half an hour, and the effect of it lasts for a year.
Botox effect creams
Not every woman is ready to decide on a rejuvenating procedure with an injection of botulinum toxin because of the fear of side effects. But muscle relaxant creams are guaranteed not to harm he alth. Their use is painless and safe. But to achieve a visible result, you need at least 1.5 months of regular use of the cream. Botox around the eyes in injections works almost immediately.
In fact, Botox effect creams do not contain the toxin. This substance is not able to maintain its activity after prolonged contact with oxygen. Therefore, hexapeptide-3 was created and patented in 2003, which acts on the skin like Botox, but does not have a toxic effect on it. Later, other similar substances were developed, for example, octamioxyl and matrixyl. It is these substances that are the basis of cosmetics that allow you to achieve the effect of Botox around the eyes. At home, such products are recommended to be used in courses, twice a day, inwithin three months. After that, a break is needed.
Such cosmetics are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. And also for those who are prone to edema. The following products are the most effective:
- Miorelaxant Cream with Botox Effect Crease Release, Dr. Brandt.
- Wrinkle Filler Anti-Wrinkle Line Filler, Swiss Line.
- Les Correctrices Smoothing Eye Contour Cream, Payot.
- Liftage Creme de Jour Anti-Age Lysedia.
- Miorelaxant cream with collagen and petites Hydro-Cellular Eye Cream Swisso Logical.
You can start using such cosmetics from the age of 30. The positive effect of the course with the use of Botocream is on average six months. Wrinkles and microrelief of the skin are smoothed, the production of collagen fibers is activated, and elasticity is increased.
Home Botox around the eyes can be combined with beauty injections. This will fix the effect and significantly prolong its action. This means that the next procedure can be performed a few months later.
Homemade masks with Botox effect
In the pursuit of youth, many women are willing to take risks. Someone regularly resorts to the help of injection techniques and enjoys the result. Someone is categorically against beauty injections. But there are those who, having tried botulinum toxin injections, were disappointed. Such women try to finda safe and natural way to keep skin youthful for as long as possible. Natural Botox masks for wrinkles around the eyes, prepared at home, can help with this.
Many products such as potato and corn starch, gelatin, olive oil, yolk, cream and others can moisturize the skin, strengthen its tone and smooth out wrinkles. Of course, you should not expect the same effect from the use of one mask as from an injection of botulinum toxin. But regular performance of the procedure will allow you to tighten the skin and significantly smooth out wrinkles. This will provide a noticeable visual rejuvenation.
The most effective homemade Botox masks around the eyes are starch-based or gelatin-based formulations. The skin in the periorbital zone is very thin, so the mixture must be applied carefully, without stretching the dermis. To prepare a starch mask, you will need to prepare:
- 10 g starch or 30 g grated raw potatoes;
- 50 ml parsley decoction;
- 25g olive oil.
All ingredients are mixed. A piece of the stamp, folded in half, is soaked with the mixture. The cloth with the mask is applied to the eyes and left for 30 minutes. The residue is then washed away.
To prepare a Botox mask with gelatin, you will need the following ingredients:
- 25ml heavy cream;
- a teaspoon of gelatin;
- 15ml almond or olive oil;
- tablespoon of honey.
Cream is mixed with gelatin and left to swell. Then usingwater bath mass is heated and stirred until smooth. After it cools down, the selected oil and honey are added. The mixture is applied to the skin under the eyes and left for 20 minutes. Then wash off.
Reviews
Women who have undergone the procedure leave different reviews about Botox around the eyes. Photos before and after confirm that there is an effect from injections, but it is not always the same as the clients of the salons expected. In most cases, the procedure, provided that it was performed by an experienced doctor, is successful. The risk of side effects is minimal. After the restoration and the onset of the drug, the woman enjoys the result. Her skin smoothes, wrinkles miraculously disappear, her face looks much younger.
Unfortunately, not all clients are delighted with botulinum toxin injections. This happens when the execution of a procedure is entrusted to a novice or a person without the necessary education. And also in the event that the patient did not adhere to all the recommendations that the cosmetologist gives. In addition, in very rare cases, it is possible to develop an individual allergic reaction, which is almost impossible to predict. To minimize all these risks, you need to trust your appearance and he alth to a qualified dermatologist-cosmetologist.
