Posts tagged “crow’s feet”

Would dermal fillers be able help my lines and wrinkles?

July 30th, 2013
Q.
I have reached sixty. My skin is far from perfect as I suffered from acne as a teenager. My weight has always been an issue and a yoyo, therefore my skin is a little saggy in places. I was a smoker for forty of those years and have the tell tale mouth and lip lines, some of which are quite deep….all are very unattractive. I have had a lot of happiness in those years, hence my laughter lines and crows feet, but, also more than my fair share of grief and sorrow which have contributed greatly to the deep crying lines between my eyebrows. My question is, have I missed the boat to improve my looks with minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, ie: botox, fillers, lip augmentation etc and would the cost be prohibitive as I would need so much work?
A.
Hello
Thank you for your question. All of the minimally invasive treatments you describe can still be carried out and will give a refreshed look. There are also different solutions to improve the skin, its volume and the lines you have. The best idea would be a consultation and we can review your main concerns, what you are trying to achieve and give you an idea of costs.
Kind regards
Adam
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What treatment would be best for my facial lines?

March 7th, 2013
Q.
Hi Dr Forrester,
I wondered if you could give me some advice?I have some lines above my eyebrows and also around my eyes. I was thinking about having some sort of fillers as I am 38 and want to keep on top of any lines or wrinkles. What fillers would you recommend to fill out these lines? Or do you think Botox might be better?I would like a natural look as I work as a teacher and wouldn’t want to scare the children! I look forward to hearing from you.
A.
Hi there,

Lines in those areas are usually ‘dynamic’ lines. That means that they get deeper during facial movement and smooth out when the muscles are relaxed. In this situation Botox is usually the best option. When subtly done Botox will still look natural and your pupils won’t notice.
It may be that fillers could be an option but I could only really give an opinion face-to-face.

Best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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Would dermal fillers work on my scars?

November 5th, 2012
Q.
Hello,
I would like some advice about a few problem areas that I have on my face. I have two pitted scars on my forehead from when I was a child and had chicken pox. They have faded slightly but are a greyish/blue colour and I am very conscious of them. Do you think dermal fillers would work on them? I don’t expect the colour would change but just the pitted look. I also have crows feet or laughter lines as I like to call them!They are quite obvious and as the rest of my face is pretty smooth I think they look even more pronounced. Do you think I should have fillers or perhaps Botox? I am 40. Thank you.
A.
Many thanks – two good questions.
Dermal fillers certainly have a role in the treatment of pitted scars. However, scars are often tethered to deeper layers which means that fillers may not lift them as much as hoped. Dermaroller can be of some help but I much prefer INTRAcel which is much more effective.

In my opinion Botox is the no.1 treatment for crows feet and almost always works well. The lines are caused by the creasing action of the underlying muscles; filers can appear to work but usually the muscles will start to crease the filler. Gently weakening the muscles with botox is the answer.

I hope this helps, best wishes,

Dr Peter Forrester
Cosmetic Doctor
Esher, Surrey

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