Ask the Dermatologist: ‘I’m 43, my eyes are tired and crepey, what’s the best treatments and eye cream for me to use?’

MEET THE EXPERT

Professor Caitriona Ryan, consultant dermatologist, co-founder of The Institute of Dermatologists and an Associate Clinical Professor at University College Dublin.

This is without a doubt one of the most common cosmetic concerns of my patients! Eyes are centre-stage of the face and so many women complain about their eyes making them look aged and tired – the great thing is that when we improve this, our patients often say they look less tired but also FEEL less tired when they see themselves in a mirror!

This tired look is caused by a combination of crepey lax undereye skin, dark circles, undereye hollows, “crow’s feet” (wrinkles beside the eyes), and sagging brows. There is no single magic treatment that can address all of these problems but typically, a simple skincare regimen, basic lifestyle modifications, anti-wrinkle injections and targeted skin rejuvenation and tightening techniques – depending on the main problem – can greatly improve the periocular aesthetic.