ou feel fine, but you look exhausted.
You slept all night, but your partner says, “You look tired!”
If these situations sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many mature women complain of looking tired all the time, even when they feel rested. The truth is, common skin changes associated with aging can contribute to this tired look. While getting enough sleep is important for skin health, sleep alone won’t reverse the changes that are making you look like you pulled an all-nighter.
The following are some of the most common causes of that chronically tired look – and how you can treat them non-surgically.
Loss of Skin Volume
As you age, it is entirely normal for your skin to lose volume. This is largely due to a decrease in the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin, although a loss of subdermal fat can contribute, too. A general loss of volume can make the skin under your eyes look thin and crepe-like.
For tired eyes, Orlando women may opt for under-eye filler injections. These injectables add lost volume back to the skin, resulting in a tighter, more toned look. There are many types of fillers available, but those formulated with hyaluronic acid tend to work best in the under-eye area.
An experienced med spa practitioner, like those at Balance MedSpa, can recommend the dermal filler that best fits your needs. Some of our favorites include:
- Radiesse®: Formulated with calcium hydroxylapatite crystals, Radiesse® encourages your skin to form more collagen, resulting in long-lasting improvements in skin tone.
- Juvederm®: This family of hyaluronic acid-based fillers includes several that work well around the eyes.
- Sculptra®: If a loss of volume around your temples is contributing to your tired look, Sculptra® injections may help.
Today’s dermal fillers have results that can continue as long as one year in some cases. When injected by an experienced professional, they yield natural-looking results with no required downtime. Schedule your injections on your lunch break, and you’ll look more awake by the afternoon!
Under-Eye Shadowing
Dark shadows under the eyes can also make you look chronically tired. Under-eye darkness is also the result of thinning skin, and it can be made worse by sun damage or other environmental damage.
While fillers can help address under-eye shadowing by adding volume, you may also want to make some changes to your regular skin maintenance routine. If you’re not already using an under-eye cream, add one to your daily skincare plan. A monthly facial can also make a huge difference.
The HydraFacial is a particularly great choice for women with tired eyes. It is performed with a proprietary tool that deeply cleanses the skin, hydrates, and adds a special solution of peptides and antioxidants for lasting protection. The best part is that your practitioner can add customized enhancements to address specific concerns, like under-eye shadowing or fine lines.
Expression Lines
“Expression lines” is a general term that refers to fine lines and wrinkles that appear when you’re making a certain expression. Or, one might say they linger even after you stop making an expression. An example is “frown lines,” the wrinkles that form across your eyebrows when you frown or ponder over something. “Crow’s feet,” which are wrinkles along the outside corners of the eyes, are also expression lines. Expression lines around the eyes or forehead can absolutely make you look more tired!
Luckily, there are several non-invasive ways to address them:
- Botox®: Botox® for frown lines can really wake up your expression by smoothing out your forehead. The results can last for months.
- Facials: Especially with an add-on like Growth Factor Booster Serum, the HydraFacial can work wonders for expression lines.
- LED Therapy: By stimulating collagen production, LED therapy can help ease the appearance of dynamic wrinkles and ease signs of tiredness.
You might have heard that it’s best to delay treatment of expression lines for as long as possible, but that’s a myth. In reality, the sooner you begin treating expression lines, the more effective the maintenance treatment will be. This is especially true of Botox® for frown lines. A few injections early on can help “retrain” your facial muscles, which will help prevent the lines from worsening as you age. You’ll not only look more awake today, but also years down the road!
When you feel well-rested, you deserve to look well-rested, too. Don’t let under-eye shadows, sagging, and expression lines get the best of you. Contact Balance MedSpa to learn more about the best non-invasive treatments and maintenance steps to restore a more rested and youthful look.