One of the first signs of aging that most people notice is under the eyes. This is also known as the tear troughs. The skin in this region is quite delicate. And so is the soft tissue beneath it. Signs of atrophy become subtly apparent in these areas. This includes:
(1) volume loss in the tear troughs, causing them to look darker and deeper
(2) slight heaviness in this tissue, causing a bulging appearance
(3) creases and small wrinkles
Daily Mail wrote an article , describing the use of fillers below the eyes as a “Revolutionary New Treatment” that can banish bags under the eyes in just ten minutes. Other sources on the web have referred to these types of procedures as the Thirties Eyelift, since these manifestations of aging often appear during the early thirties.
An exclusive focus on targeting wrinkles is now considered part of an older paradigm for rejuvenating the face. Nowadays, cosmetic procedure specialists are subscribing to a new perspective. Instead of focusing on getting rid of wrinkles, the idea is to replenish lost tissue volume.
How Radiesse Can Rejuvenate The Under Eye Area
Many doctors have their own philosophy about what filler to use under the eyes. Radiesse is a unique injectable that Dr. Umar has used quite successfully on his patients here at Fine Touch Dermatology. Beyond just adding volume, it also has the ability to improve the structural contours of specific regions on the face.
Here is how Radiesse works. The injectable is made of calcium hydroxyapatite particles. These are suspended in a gel, creating a whitish substance, as opposed to a clear colloid. When light passes through, it will not produce a bluish hue, which can occur with hyaluronic acid fillers.
Radiesse requires deep injections, not superficial ones. Lidocaine is applied as a local anesthetic so that pain and discomfort do not become an issue for patients.
And because it can be manually manipulated, Radiesse can be helpful for improving the appearance of minor sagging beneath the eyes.
Calcium hydroxyapatite provides building block materials that are used by the skin to create new collagen fibers. As the calcium and gel become absorbed and metabolized by the body, they are gradually replaced by collagen fibers in most patients.
Los Angeles Patients Who Was Able to Rejuvenate Her Tear Troughs With Radiesse
This patient was able to rejuvenate the tear troughs beneath their eyes. Dr. Umar used Radiesse to help reduce the darkness and wrinkles in these regions.
Los Angeles patient before and after Radiesse for the tear troughs*
To read more about this patient’s procedure, click here.
Why A Healthy Lifestyle Is Important For Maintaining A Youthful Looking Appearance
Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen believe that your actual age and your body’s age can actually be completely different. Dr. Roizen co-created a test to determine these discrepancies. Some people are younger than their chronological age and some are older.
Therefore, being age thirty and up does not mean you are inevitably sentenced to having dark under eye circles, bags and creases. A lifelong commitment to an anti-oxidant rich diet, drinking plenty of water, getting enough rest and exercise on a consistent basis can help prolong the youthfulness of the tissues in your face and throughout your body.