“The eyes are the mirror of the soul,” says an ancient saying. Through our gaze, we communicate our emotions, our inner state, and interact with others and the world around us. That’s why it’s crucial, at any age, to take care of the periocular area to prevent and counteract the effects of aging on such a delicate and fragile area.
The so-called crow’s feet, or dynamic wrinkles that appear at the sides of the eyes due to the underlying movement of the orbicularis oculi muscle, can be treated with botulinum toxin, which relaxes the muscle contraction. Often, this treatment is combined with a few additional injection points in the forehead, glabella, and eyebrow to further open the gaze with a global lifting effect.
If the issue is dark circles and accentuated tear troughs (nasojugal grooves), which give the eyes a tired and fatigued appearance, then a dynamic filler with low hygroscopicity can be used. This combines hyaluronic acid with a dermo-structuring complex capable of revitalizing the skin’s trophism in this specific anatomical region. It is implanted using a very fine microcannula and an electronic injector to minimize vascular risks.
Hyaluronic acid fillers can also be used to lift and shape the tail of the eyebrow, providing a non-surgical lifting effect to recreate the “seagull wing” shape in women, a symbol of youth and beauty.
Puffy eyelids and malar bags can benefit from a medical laser therapy that, using an endofiber thinner than a hair, can create a contraction of collagen fibers and remodel the adipose tissue without the need for surgical access, resulting in a skin-tightening effect.
There are also specific peels for the periocular area that help reduce wrinkles by stimulating fibroblasts and densifying the skin, without causing strong exfoliation or significant redness. A special tissue sublimation technique finally allows, in cases of moderate dermatochalasis (small excess skin on the eyelids), a non-surgical blepharoplasty, with a very short downtime (healing and recovery time).
However, it is essential to improve one’s lifestyle as well: using an appropriate daily skincare routine, specific urban photoprotection (throughout the year, even in the city), and enhanced summer protection (during the warmer months), maintaining proper sleep hours, and never forgetting to wear sunglasses—preferably large and glamorous ones that provide 360-degree protection to the delicate periocular area.
The recommendation is to use a specific eye contour product and enhanced photoprotection to counteract photoaging and oxidative stress, preserving a youthful and fresh gaze over time.

Liftable Fluid 360° Lifting
A corrective treatment specifically for the eye contour area. Its formula stimulates the biomechanical properties of the skin with the aim of smoothing wrinkles throughout the periocular area, especially on the mobile eyelid. Continuous use promotes a relaxed, smooth, rested, and lifted gaze. Integrated micromolecular technology based on Melatopep, Filmexel®, and IBPN technology®.

 

HA-Plast Cream Filler Booster Uniforming
An ultra-corrective treatment, specifically for the eye contour area, with a dermo-plumping effect. Its formula stimulates endogenous hyaluronic acid production, providing support, structure, and plasticity to the periocular skin. It also corrects the color of the eyelids, resulting in a brighter, rested, and smoother gaze. Integrated micromolecular technology based on: NAG, CFQ acid, chrysin, anti-gravity tetrapeptide complex, phytoceramide, tocotrienols, and hydroxyproline.

Cromaclar UV/ IR-A
A fluid emulsion, specifically for daily treatment of the skin. Its formula combines a synergistic combination of 7 organic sunscreen filters with 2 active ingredients capable of providing excellent protection against UVA and UVB rays, preventing alterations in melanogenesis, and oxidative stress induced by infrared A (IR-A) rays.


Dr. Maria Vittoria Giatti
Specialist in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery