Wrinkles at the corners of the eyes｜Doctors explain causes, treatment, and home care.

'Foundation builds up in the crease at the corner of the eye.'
The wrinkles at the corners of my eyes tend to make me look old and tired."
How can I improve the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes?"

Do you have these questions or concerns about wrinkles in the corner of your eyes?

Hello. I am a doctor of cosmetic dermatology and Smart Skin Clinic.
In this article, we will discuss in detail the types of "wrinkles in the corner of the eyes," their causes, treatments, and self-care from an expert's perspective.

If you want to know immediately only about treatments and self-care for wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, you can jump directly to the appropriate section from the Table of Contents.

Types of wrinkles in the corner of the eyes

The term "wrinkles in the corner of the eyes" can actually be divided into the following categories

The appropriate treatment depends on each wrinkleTherefore, it is important to correctly recognize which wrinkles you have. The following is a list.

type	fine wrinkles	fine lines and wrinkles	Deep wrinkles	fine wrinkles
feature	Finely crape-shaped, shallow	be expressed with facial expressions	It's understandable and deep, even without expression.	It appears with the sagging of the skin.
Main Causes	Drying	Expression habit	Aging Ultraviolet rays	Aging Skin laxity Weakness of the orbicularis oculi muscle
self-care	Moisturizer Review of skin care	Relaxing muscle tension	UV protection	Scalp Massage
treatment	Ion Implantation Topical tretinoin sneeze injection Sneco Spafolma Injection Jal Pro Classic Injection Pull Real Silk Injection PRP injection	Botulinum toxin injection	Gowrie injection Jubeluk Volume (Lesnina) Injection PRP injection	Profibro Injection

Wrinkles at the corners of the eyes can be divided into four main types: fine wrinkles, epidermal wrinkles, deep wrinkles, and sagging wrinkles.

Wrinkles that appear near the skin's surface are relatively small, but the deeper and larger the wrinkles become as they move toward the skin's interior. If left untreated, fine lines and wrinkles can become deeper, so early care is important. As deep lines and wrinkles progress, structural changes in the skin, bones, and muscles cause sagging lines and wrinkles.

The term "wrinkles in the corner of the eyes" may mean one thing, but the appropriate care and treatment for each condition will vary. In addition, multiple wrinkles may overlap each other.

The corners of the eyes are structured to wrinkle easily.

The corners of the eyes are prone to the following wrinkling characteristics

The corner of the eye is a very delicate structure. Therefore, wrinkles appear at the corners of the eyes even at a young age.

Data also show that wrinkles at the corners of the eyes in men form more than 10 years earlier than in women due to skin physiological and lifestyle characteristics*.

What causes wrinkles at the corners of the eyes?

So why do wrinkles form at the corners of the eyes?
The following factors, rather than a single factor, are combined to cause wrinkles at the corners of the eyes

dryness

Dryness tends to cause wrinkles to appear at the corners of the eyes.

The skin around the eyes is structurally prone to dryness. Skin with a good balance of moisture and oil has a plump and flawless texture, but when it dries, the surface of the skin becomes uneven and fine lines and wrinkles appear. Skin lacking moisture and oil is more vulnerable to external damage as well as dryness, and wrinkles may extend deeper into the skin.

adding to one's years

As we age, wrinkles of all kinds become more noticeable.

In women, the secretion of female hormones begins to decrease in their late 30s and declines rapidly around age 50. Female hormones stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid, collagen, elastin, and other cells in the skin that are the source of firmness and elasticity. As hormone secretion decreases, the internal structure of the skin degenerates and becomes uneven, resulting in wrinkles.

In addition, as the skin ages, the skin's turnover cycle slows down, resulting in a rough texture and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

compulsive facial expression

Expression habits lead to expression wrinkles. Wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, also called "laugh lines," are particularly affected by the expression of laughter.

The corner of the eye is an area where the skin tends to stretch and contract with blinking and facial expressions. If the same movement is repeated over and over again, the skin will return to normal as long as it retains its elasticity, but if it loses its elasticity, it tends to leave marks.

Also, if the muscles remain tense for long periods of time, blood flow will be compromised and skin condition will suffer.

UV Damage

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation causes the formation of deep wrinkles.

Photoaging accounts for 80% of agingIt is said that UVA of the ultraviolet rays reaches the dermis layer, which is located deep within the skin. Collagen and elastin in the dermis layer are damaged and degenerated, leading to deep wrinkles. UVA rays fall throughout the year and penetrate even window glass.

In addition, ultraviolet rays can also damage the eyes. The amount of reactive oxygen species increases, causing autonomic nervous system disturbance, which may also affect skin regeneration.

Irritation and friction to the corner of the eyes

The skin around the eyes is very thin, so repeated irritation and friction can easily cause wrinkles.
For example, do you have any of the following habits?

Friction caused by daily repetitive makeup and skin care contributes to the formation of wrinkles. In addition, the act of unconsciously scratching the eye area due to allergies or other itching can also damage the skin.

Eye fatigue

Eye fatigue leads to wrinkles at the corners of the eyes due to poor circulation.

Prolonged use of computers and smartphones strains the ciliary and orbicularis oculus muscles, causing poor blood circulation around the eyes. Poor blood circulation makes it difficult for nutrients and oxygen to reach the skin around the eyes, leading to wrinkles.

Lifestyle Disruption

Daily lifestyle habits are also related to wrinkles at the corners of the eyes. For example, the following habits may be considered

Unbalanced diet

An unbalanced diet can lead to nutritional deficiencies, resulting in rough skin and wrinkles.

Nutrients have different roles, such as "building skin," "producing collagen," and "helping enzymes work. Protein is known as an important skin-building nutrient, but it is not enough to just consume the main nutrient. Micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals that support the function of the main nutrients are also essential. The key to taking in a variety of nutrients is to consume the right amount at the right time in a well-balanced manner, without being biased toward any particular food or nutrient.

Eating habits such as skipping breakfast, eating late, snacking too much, and eating too much sugar and fat need to be improved.

lack of sleep

Lack of sleep interferes with skin renewal, disrupts the autonomic nervous system, and leads to all kinds of wrinkles.

During sleep, collagen synthesis and growth hormone secretion are active, and this is the time when cells damaged during the day are repaired and regenerated. Lack of sleep interferes with these activities and disrupts skin turnover. In addition, poor blood circulation makes it difficult for nutrients to reach the cells around the eyes. In addition to fine lines and deep wrinkles, the autonomic nervous system may be disturbed, leading to sagging wrinkles from muscle weakness.

Poor circulation due to cold, stress, smoking

Cold, stress, and smoking, all of which worsen blood flow and lead to wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.

When the body temperature drops, the body constricts blood vessels to prevent heat loss. Stress disturbs the autonomic nervous system, causing blood vessels to constrict. Nicotine in cigarettes causes blood vessels to constrict and blood to become sluggish.

If blood circulation is compromised, necessary nutrients will not reach the cells, eventually leading to fine lines and wrinkles due to dryness and deep wrinkles due to lack of firmness and elasticity.

Self-care for wrinkles at the corners of the eyes

It can be difficult to dramatically improve wrinkles at the corners of the eyes with self-care alone. However, there are things you can do yourself to prevent further deterioration. (If you are interested in treatment, please read the section on cosmetic medicine.) Here are some self-care tips to prevent wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.

How to Prevent Wrinkles from Tired Eyes

Here are some ways to rest your eyes to prevent wrinkles caused by tired eyes.

Although orbicularis oculi muscle massage is effective for sagging wrinkles, overdoing it or doing it incorrectly can actually worsen expression lines.
You may want to do a "scalp massage" instead. The temporalis muscle also affects blood flow around the eyes. Rub the temporalis muscle, which is an extension of the outer corner of the eye and above the ear, with the belly of the finger or the base of the thumb, slowly lifting it up. The strength should be sufficient, about that of a shampoo at a beauty salon.

Warming the eye area also relieves muscle tension and stimulates blood flow. Hot eye masks are a great way to warm up the eye area. Below are some simple ways to do this.

Eye makeup removal procedure to avoid friction

To avoid wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, carefully remove eye makeup using the following procedure.

Key points for skin care to avoid dryness and friction

Wrinkles in the corner of the eyes can also be caused slowly by daily incorrect care.
Let's review whether we are taking the right care.

To avoid rubbing or pulling hard on the corners of the eyes, use fingers that are less forceful, such as ring and pinky fingers, when applying skin care and cosmetics. Always apply milky lotion or cream, as lotion alone will cause the moisture that has been applied to the skin to escape.

The area around the eyes is also prone to showing signs of aging. Depending on the age of the skin, use products for the eye area.

Effective cosmetic ingredients for improving wrinkles in the corner of the eyes

For fine lines and wrinkles caused by dryness, skincare items containing moisturizing ingredients such as ceramide and hyaluronic acid are recommended.

For deep wrinkles, there are medicated cosmetics containing ingredients that have been approved by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for wrinkle improvement. Ingredients approved for wrinkle improvement include "Retinol," "Niacinamide," "Neil One®," and "Rice Power® Extract N0.11.

UV protection is year-round! Thoroughly protect yourself even indoors

To prevent the accumulation of UV damage, observe the following points to prevent the accumulation of UV damage.

Review of Lifestyle

The key points to review in terms of lifestyle are as follows

Treatment of wrinkles at the corner of the eyes [Cosmetic Medicine].

I want to improve the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes faster than with self-care."
I want to pinpoint and treat just the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes."

and who are in need of treatment at a cosmetic clinic.

Below is a list of typical treatments for wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.

(data) item	Ion implantation	Topical tretinoin	SUNEKOS injection	Snecospaforma injection	JalPro Classic Injection	Plurial Silk Injection	botulinum toxin injection	Jubeluk Volume (Lesnina) Injection	PRP injection	gourization injection	profilo injection
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Treatment Description	Introduce beauty ingredients into the skin	Apply vitamin A derivative to the affected area	Injection of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid and amino acid-based formulations	SUNECOS Evolution, injecting a formulation formulated in a patented ratio	Injection of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid and amino acid-based formulations	Injection of a formulation based on polynucleotides derived from salmon	Injection of botulinum toxin product into the muscle	Injection of a formulation containing non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid and polylactic acid	Injection of FGF (growth factor) added to own platelets	PCL (polycaprolactone) liquefied formulation injected	Injection of a formulation containing high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid
Effect	moisturizer	Promotes turnover and improves elasticity	Moisturizing and collagen production promotion	Moisturizing, turnover promotion, collagen generation promotion	Moisturizing, turnover promotion, collagen generation promotion	Moisturizing, collagen production promotion, antioxidant action, anti-inflammatory action	Inhibits muscle movement	Promotes collagen production and improves firmness and luster	Promotes collagen generation, moisturizing, and turnover	Promotes collagen production	Moisturizing, improved firmness and elasticity, natural volume increase
Time of onset of effect	immediate	several weeks later	several days later	several days later	Days, peak in weeks.	A few days after surgery	1 to 2 weeks later	2 to 3 weeks later	gradually	Gradually after a few days	Days to weeks later, peak in a month.
Duration of effect	A few days to a week	Sustained effect with continuous use	6 to 9 months	6 to 9 months	6 to 9 months	6-12 months	3-6 months	1-2 years	More than 5 years	6 months to 1 year	6 months to 1 year
Down time	almost none	Mild redness/peeling	24 hours / Pain, redness, swelling, internal bleeding	24 hours / Pain, redness, swelling, internal bleeding	24 hours / Pain, redness, swelling, itching, internal bleeding	A few days / pain, redness, swelling	Mild swelling and redness for 1-2 days	24 hours / Pain, redness, swelling, internal bleeding	A few days / redness, swelling, and	24 hours / Redness, bumps, internal bleeding	24 hours / Puffiness, redness, swelling, internal bleeding

Ion implantation

This technology uses the power of electricity to penetrate beauty ingredients deeper into the skin than when applied by hand.
This treatment has no downtime, is fast-acting, and can be easily combined with other treatments. Effectiveness varies depending on the agent introduced.

Topical tretinoin

Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative, a drug that works on skin metabolism to improve wrinkles. It promotes cell turnover and collagen production.

Side effects such as redness, peeling, and dryness, called A-reactions, may occur in the early stages of use. Use appropriately under the direction of a physician.

SUNEKOS injection

SNECOS is a formulation composed mainly of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid and six amino acids.

It moisturizes dry skin and promotes collagen production to increase firmness and elasticity. It is particularly effective in improving dark circles and fine lines around the eyes and is suitable for those seeking a natural-looking finish.

Snecospaforma injection

Specialized in improving wrinkles around the eyes.Evolution of SUNECOSThis is an injectable formulation of It is more effective and durable than conventional SUNECOS.

JalPro Classic Injection

JalPro is an injectable formulation composed primarily of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid and amino acids that promotes skin repair and regeneration.

There are three types of JalPro Classic, JalPro HMW, and JalPro Super Hydro, and JalPro Classic is recommended for wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.

Plurial Silk Injection

Pluralsilk is an injectable based on polynucleotides (PN) derived from salmon.

It improves skin elasticity and firmness by enhancing the skin's ability to repair itself and promoting collagen production, resulting in a natural rejuvenating effect. It is particularly suitable for the delicate areas around the eyes and mouth.

botulinum toxin injection

Using a very fine needle, a small amount of botulinum toxin (Botox) is injected into the muscles that cause wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.

Botulinum toxin injections reduce expression lines and wrinkles by temporarily inhibiting muscle movement, smoothing the skin and making wrinkles less noticeable.

Jubeluk Volume (Renishna) Injection

JUVELUX Volume (RENISNA) is an injectable drug that combines non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid with polylactic acid (PDLLA).

Compared to JUVELUX, its particles are larger and work deeper into the skin to increase its volume. It promotes the production of collagen and elastin, and is effective for deep wrinkles.

PRP Therapy

PRP therapy is a regenerative medicine that uses a preparation of PRP with FGF (growth factor) PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma and is made by concentrating and activating the platelets in the patient's own blood.

It is recommended for those who are not comfortable with injecting foreign substances, as it promotes natural self- tissue regeneration and is effective in improving wrinkles, sagging, skin indentations, and dark circles.

Of particular note are the long-term effects.

GOURI Injection

Gowrie injections are liquefied injectable preparations containing PCL (polycaprolactone) that are effective for lifting and improving sagging skin. PCL is used as a medical thread and is absorbed by the body to promote collagen and elastin production.

It is highly effective especially for wrinkles, sagging, and lifting around the eyes, and 3 to 4 treatments are recommended with an interval of about 1 month.

profilo injection

Profibro injections contain high concentrations of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

It is expected to be effective for overall skin rejuvenation, for dry wrinkles due to its high moisturizing effect, and for deep wrinkles and sagging wrinkles due to its actions such as supporting tissue repair and regulating cell proliferation and differentiation.

What you can do to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment

To maximize the effectiveness of the treatment, the following points should be taken into consideration before treatment.

It is also important to continue self-care and lifestyle changes after treatment to prevent new wrinkles in the corners of the eyes.

Makeup techniques to reduce the appearance of wrinkles at the corners of the eyes

If you want to remove wrinkles from the corners of your eyes immediately and cannot get immediate treatment at a clinic, makeup can be used to make them less noticeable.

If you try to hide the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes with foundation or concealer, they will instead accumulate in the wrinkles and become more noticeable. Apply foundation thinly and blend it with a sponge.

Instead, apply a highlighter and aim for a visual effect that makes the wrinkles fly away with light.

It is also important to keep the skin sufficiently moisturized before applying makeup to prevent dryness.

What can I start doing to improve the wrinkles at the corners of my eyes?

For immediate results, it is cosmetic treatment; for prevention and maintenance, it is skin care and lifestyle modification.

What causes wrinkles in the corner of the eyes even at a young age?

The skin around the eyes is thin and produces little sebum, making the area prone to dryness. This causes wrinkles in the corner of the eyes even at a young age.

How can makeup be used to make the wrinkles at the corners of the eyes less noticeable?

After moisturizing, foundation should be thin and highlighter should be applied to the outer corners of the eyes. In addition, lip makeup should be the main focus.

For problems with wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, visit Smart Skin Clinic.

Have your questions and concerns about wrinkles in the corner of your eyes been answered?

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Reference

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