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Signs of aging around the eyes can take many forms, including droopy upper lids, under-eye bags, crow’s-feet and a sunken, hollow appearance. Whether you choose to lift tissues back to where they belong, fill the area under the eyes or stop wrinkles at the source with Botox, there are many ways to restore a rested appearance.

Injectables and Botox

For those of you whose eye concerns don’t warrant surgery, treatment with injectable fillers and/or Botox can offer a quick fix for a variety of eye-area worries. Injectables are a very effective way to improve the appearance of both wrinkles and depressions around the eyes.

INJECTABLE FILLERS: It is possible to diminish dark circles and under-eye hollows with a series of injections that smooth the contour from your lower lid down to the cheek. The ideal patient should have good skin elasticity, since this treatment does not address excess skin like surgery does. Juvéderm and Restylane are what Sona MedSpa uses, and have been used to fill in deeper crow’s feet and even elevating the brow by creating an arch that lends a subtle lift. Treatments take about 15 minutes to perform and the results last from six months to more than two years, depending on the injectable used.

BOTOX: “No surgery can replace what Botox can do and it’s ideal for so many patients for different reasons,” says Sanjay Grover, MD. Muscle action plays a big role in aging around the eyes, as contractions lead to initial dynamic wrinkles followed by more permanent lines. Botox injections are great for stopping crow’s- feet and the vertical frown lines between the brows. The treatment takes just a few minutes and the average results last from two to four months. Botox can also be used as an “injectable browlift,” to slightly elevate the brow and eliminate horizontal lines across the forehead to help the upper face look younger and more relaxed. If the issue is excess or lax skin around the upper and lower eyelids, surgical