Will retinol help sagging skin?
Sadly, the answer is no. Retinol and Vit A cousin creams (Retin A, Renova, tretinoin, etc.) are still the gold standard for repair of the sun damaged skin and will...
Could a laser like the Fraxel damage an eye?
Unless a laser beam actually hits an eye, it can’t damage it. Eye hemorrhages (scleral – the white part) are common occurrences. At our office, if we are working with a...
Fillers and eye area problems!
Dear readers, I’ve had several more questions on the eye area and filler problems which is notoriously difficult to get right even for experienced injectors. So a couple of thoughts...
Volbella for the lips in the UK and Europe – what about the eye area?
You must be in the UK or Europe because this product isn’t available in the US yet. It’s in the Juvederm “family” of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. The marketing states it...
White bumps under the eyes – caused by Juvederm??
You bring up a good point but first it’s good idea to see a good dermatologist who will be able to diagnose these correctly and tell you what your options are. What...
Is there one filler better than another for filling hollows near the eyes?
Hi Amy, yes and that’s because even among the hyaluronic acid fillers, which are a little like comparing apples to apples, there are some differences. But first, fillers like Radiesse,...
A problem with Radiesse around the eyes. A warning!
I’m so sad that you’ve had to go through this. You probably know this already but, in my opinion, Radiesse has very, very limited specific uses and it shouldn’t be...
Could the Retin A I’ve been using on my eyelids cause a problem and eye…
Dear ST readers, friends and all, please, please remember that there is just is no way I can possibly answer all your questions, even though I’d like to. We get...
If I’m 30, how do I best prevent wrinkles around my eyes?
Learn more about the best skin care products for the eye area. On the prevention issues for eyelid skin also consider, especially if you are an outdoor person, that sunscreen...
I’m having a problem with my skin after steroid (Medrol) treatment? Will this persist?
Generally, the skin will recover completely after a short course (like you had) of the potent antiinflammatories in the steroid group …….like prednisone and methylprednisolone (the Medrol). They inhibit temporarily...
