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    Default Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    I've noticed a couple fine lines underneath my eyes over the last several months. They're not crow's feet, they're the diagonal lines that the model in the picture I've attached has. Mine aren't as severe as hers are (you can't really see them in a picture), I'm just attaching the pic for reference. I only notice mine when I wear heavy concealer now, but I hate thinking that this is the beginning of the end when I'm only 23!

    I'm sure my lifestyle is partly to blame. I used to tan a few times a week for maybe a total of 2 years, had sunburns as a kid, drank a lot in college (moderately now), and I've smoked an average of 0-3 cigarettes a day for 7 years. I really didn't know how bad everything sounded until I typed it out! My skin in very thin and pale which I imagine is a contributing factor as well. What do you guys recommend I do? My mom says that there's an over the counter eye cream that has a weak form of Retin A. I have to admit I've even wondered about preventative botox too! Any advice?

    ETA: How old were you ladies when you first noticed signs of aging if you have any?

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    Botox and Retin A. (and patience)
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Botox and Retin A. (and patience)
    Sorry to interfere but I'd like to know: do they inject botox under the eyes? Thank u

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    Yes they do.
    Quote Originally Posted by AznExtasy View Post
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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    There's also a procedure called a lower blepharoplasty (sp?) but that's more for
    eyebags.

    How are you sleeping on your pillow case? If your face is mashed into a pillow for 8+ hours
    a night, that's also something that may be contributing. Consider trying to train yourself to
    sleep on your back, or to have silk pillowcases to limit the friction when you move (which also helps natty hair from sleep-induced-snarls.)

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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    I've heard that massaging the area can prevent (and maybe repair) wrinkles by increasing blood flow to the area.

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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Botox and Retin A. (and patience)
    J.D. Have you had Botox under the eyes personally ?

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    Yes ma'am. Directly under my pupil as well as on the outer orbital rim area.
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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Yes ma'am. Directly under my pupil as well as on the outer orbital rim area.
    Thanks for being so specific I'm a give those instructions to my guy next visit xoxo

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    Some docs won't do it directly under the pupil, you have to have a good "snap back", meaning when you pull your lower eye lid away from your eye and let go, it snaps back quickly. If you don't have this (usually just older people) you can get a droopy basset hound eye. I liked getting it under the pupil though, because it stops that inner pull really close to the inside. I have that really strong, like I get wrinkles around the inner bottom (exactly what the OP posted) part of my eyes from squinting too much, making that face, not so much around the outside from smiling.
    Quote Originally Posted by AznExtasy View Post
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    I wanted to add, I've done Botox for "crows feet" around the outside orbital rim, near my temple just once.... I HATED the results! I have issues like the OP, those diagonal lines in that same area, NOT crows feet on the outside at all! When that plastic surgeon told me I needed it in the crows feet area and I did it (I should've known better than to cheat on my normal lady who I love and trust!) I noticed that when I smiled, my eyes looked really frozen, and my cheeks didn't pull upwards the same. I smile A LOT with my eyes though, and this made me look weird! NEVER AGAIN! Only a tiny bit, I think she uses just two units, directly under the pupil, this really opens your eyes and makes you look younger, less squinty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lol1337a View Post
    I've smoked an average of 0-3 cigarettes a day for 7 years.
    I used to smoke about half a pack a day in my mid-twenties (yes I'm a bit older now). About 3 months after quitting I noticed a big improvement in my skin elasticity.

    Smoking depletes the body of Vit-C & other important nutrients. If you can't quit smoking (it's hard, I know) then up your Vit-C a bit, and take a daily multi. Eat nutrient rich food, avoid diet sodas & fake sweeteners (aspartame especially!) & don't cut all fat from your diet. Also go easy on your skin as far as over-scrubbing, using astringent cleansers and so on. The simpler & gentler your routine the better off you'll be in years to come.

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    Yes they do.
    Thank u, I'll tell my doc about it...

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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    I am getting these too, and I am almost 23. I think it is because of the motions I use to apply my eyeliner for work. Been getting worried about it.

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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    I have them... had botox for them.. works.. but what worked better? No alcohol, sugar, caffeine, wheat, dairy... I sound like a broken record on this one but it improved it 2x that of botox. Im a realist though and my diet is not always pure (like now during exams) so Ill be getting some botox again in a few weeks.

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    Botox: I don't want to scare you but it may be worth considering...

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/ar...njections.html

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    ^muscles cant turn into fat... journalists are dumb. Muscle cells in your face = striated muscle cells, fat cells = adipose tissue. Muscle cant turn into fat and fat cant turn into muscle. Muscle wastage makes sense though... if it cant move its gonna atrophy. Not sure that this is the end of the world in your face though??

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    Quote Originally Posted by J.D. View Post
    (I should've known better than to cheat on my normal lady who I love and trust!) .
    I know that feeling. My guy retires soon and I have no idea what I'm going to do.
    I have tried so many people from the famous Dr Sebagh (all hype!) to Rita Rakus for my lips and botox (lips lasted no time at all, and the Botox made me look like Dr Spock.)

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    Botox does wonders for the eyes. I've only found two derms who will inject that specific area. Drinking lots of water helps keep your eyes clear and free of bags. I'm 39 and still haven't developed bags. I used to have problems w/ dark circles, but made changes in my diet. I now use 1/3 the concealer I use to.

    But yes, botox is a great help.
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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    Am I the only one that thinks worrying about a couple of tiny lines at the age of 23 is insane??

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    Default Re: Fine lines under eyes at 23!?

    It just kind of sucks to see signs of aging way before I expected to. It's not the end of the world, but I want to do what I can to prevent them from becoming more noticeable.

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    Cut yourself some slack Use sunglasses, wear sunscreen, drink lots of water, eat healthy... and save the injectables for at least ten years from now.

    Just my .02

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    Quote Originally Posted by Corey View Post
    Botox does wonders for the eyes. I've only found two derms who will inject that specific area. Drinking lots of water helps keep your eyes clear and free of bags. I'm 39 and still haven't developed bags. I used to have problems w/ dark circles, but made changes in my diet. I now use 1/3 the concealer I use to.

    But yes, botox is a great help.
    whoa whoa whoa.... u are 39?! I seem to vaguely remember seeing your pics before (But maybe Im crazy on this) and you looked 27.

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    I started injectables at age 19, I'm 26 now. I have ZERO resting wrinkles, NONE! Not a single fine line, not a single crows foot, no lines anywhere on my face. The only time I have anything, is when I laugh, I do have some crinkling around my eyes, but actually I like it. It doesn't leave actual wrinkles when my face is at rest. I see people from school ten years ago, with deep lines in the foreheads and around their eyes. They should've started Botox early like me! It IS preventative.... and as far as muscle wastage, I've asked my injector about this, she said when the Botox wears off, your muscle snaps right back to how it was before, similar to if you break your arm, and wear a cast for a while, it doesn't take very long for your atrophied muscles to revert back. I intentionally will from time to time let mine completely wear off for a few weeks before I break down and shoot it up again....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jessie_tinydancer View Post
    whoa whoa whoa.... u are 39?! I seem to vaguely remember seeing your pics before (But maybe Im crazy on this) and you looked 27.
    Awww That's really sweet, thank you. But yeah, as of last month.
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