How to Treat Eye Wrinkles Without Surgery

The skin around your eyes is very thin and delicate, so it’s no wonder it’s also one of the first areas of your face to show signs of illness, tiredness, and, of course, aging. Lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin around your eyes can make you look years older and more worn out.

While plastic surgery is one possible solution for sagging skin around your eyes, not everyone wants the risks associated with surgery — or the prolonged recovery time. That’s when nonsurgical Plexr® can help. 

Rodrigo Belalcazar MD, PLLC, at Advanced Eye Center in Hialeah, Florida, is a skilled provider of Plexr treatments, helping women and men enjoy smoother skin and a more youthful, energized appearance. Here’s how Plexr works and how it can help smooth the delicate area around your eyes.

Why wrinkles happen

Wrinkles are a common side effect of aging, but how and why do they happen? Most age-related wrinkles happen as a result of two contributing factors: years of sun exposure and a natural decline in collagen production.

Collagen is a protein contained in lots of tissues, including your skin. Clustered together, collagen fibers form strong networks that support your skin and keep it firm and resilient. As you age, you produce less collagen, leading to sagging skin, lines, and wrinkles.

Years of sun damage contribute to photoaging, estimated to account for as much as 90% of the visible signs of aging. Too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure weakens collagen fibers and compromises your skin’s barrier, leading to changes in your skin tone and texture, as well as wrinkles and sagging skin.

How Plexr works to smooth wrinkles

Also called plasma skin rejuvenation, Plexr uses a special type of energy called plasma energy to create tiny areas of controlled damage in your skin. These tiny wounds stimulate collagen development deep within your skin. As collagen production ramps up, new networks form, helping tighten your skin and smooth out lines and wrinkles. 

At the same time, the heat created by the Plexr device shrinks and tightens your skin, providing an immediate result that helps you look and feel younger. Plexr is so precise and effective that it’s also used to treat sagging, drooping eyelids that could otherwise impair your vision.

Plexr is also customizable, allowing Dr. Belalcazar to tailor your treatment for your goals and anatomy. And, since it’s nonsurgical, Plexr doesn’t require anesthesia or sutures.

Plexr treatment and recovery

Plexr treatment begins with a local anesthetic to numb your treatment area so you stay comfortable and relaxed. Next, Dr. Belalcazar applies plasma energy using Plexr’s dedicated handheld device, creating tiny microwounds throughout the area for optimal results. Most treatments take 30-60 minutes.

After treatment, you can expect some mild redness and swelling treatable with the gentle application of cool compresses and over-the-counter medication to reduce inflammation and discomfort. Dr. Belalcazar may prescribe a special cream to soothe discomfort and promote healing, as well.

As your healing progresses, tiny scabs form on the treated area. Scabbing is an essential part of the healing process, so it’s important not to rub your eyes or pick at the scabs as your skin heals. Once the scabs fall off, you’ll be left with smoother, firmer skin and a more rejuvenated appearance.

Learn more about state-of-the-art Plexr

Your eye area has a major impact on your overall appearance and self-confidence. To learn more about Plexr treatment and how it can help you smooth out unwanted lines and wrinkles, call 305-707-6011 or book an appointment online with Dr. Belalcazar and our team at Advanced Eye Center today.