FIX SKIN THINNING !!

The Downsides of Botox for Under-Eyes [00:00]

• Botox can lead to atrophy of the obicularis oculi muscle, reducing volume and creating hollowness under the eyes.
• This muscle atrophy can result in thinner skin and a "creepy" appearance due to lack of underlying support.
• Botox can cause dry eye by preventing the muscle from closing the eye adequately, exposing it to air.
• It may also induce a "blank stare" or "deer in the headlights" look by relaxing the muscles that help close the eye.
• These effects can be long-lasting, persisting for several months.

Why do I say this is better than Botox?

Free Solution: Inflammation Education [04:37]

• Inflammation is detrimental to skin collagen and elastin, leading to thinner, redder, and more wrinkled skin, particularly under the eyes.
• Excessive use of actives like retinols, glycolics, and peels can cause inflammation, which patients might mistake for fat loss.
• Backing off from harsh actives and using ultra-moisture products to temper them is a crucial first step.
• The eye blinks approximately 1000 times per hour, necessitating elasticity, which inflammation compromises.

It's inflammation education.

Under $10 Solution: Almond Oil [07:16]

• Almond oil is highlighted as a primary under-$10 solution for under-eye concerns.
• It possesses significant anti-inflammatory properties that reduce puffiness and discoloration.
• The oil helps diminish fine lines by plumping the skin.
• Notably, almond oil contains natural, gentle retinol (Vitamin A), which encourages collagen and elastin production, thickening and tightening the skin to combat crepiness.
• Its rich fatty acid content deeply moisturizes and nourishes the skin, smoothing fine lines and reducing dryness.
• It's recommended to use cold-pressed, organic, scent-free almond oil.

It has retinol in it. It contains natural, gentle retinol, vitamin A, not just any vitamin A, but a gentle one that encourages collagen and elastin production, which in turn does what? That thickens the skin tightens the skin and voila, creepiness is solved.

Alternative Under-$10 Oil: Grapeseed Oil [09:30]

• Grapeseed oil is another recommended oil, particularly for addressing dark circles.
• It contains flavonoids, which are potent antioxidants, and Vitamin E.
• These components, along with a synergistic effect, help specifically with dark circles.
• Grapeseed oil also contains linoleic acid, which aids in hydration.
• While it may not plump as effectively as almond oil, it's good for hydration and can be alternated with almond oil.

And that's another one you want to consider.

Cream-Based Solutions [10:15]

• For those who prefer creams, look for formulations that moisturize and plump.
• Key ingredients to seek include THD ascorbate (a stable and potent form of Vitamin C) and other plumpers.
• Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis.
• These creams can help with the dysregulation of superficial and deep fat pads under the eye.

You want creams that moisturize and plump think volume, feline volume, feline with THD, a sorbate vitamin C.

What NOT to Put Under Your Eyes [11:01]

• Certain substances are explicitly advised against for the under-eye area:
  • Sculptra
  • PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid) / Bellafill
  • Silicone
  • Radiesse
• Fillers should generally be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

Now I need to tell you before we go on, what is. Never to put beneath your eyes.

Advanced Treatments: PRF and Red Light Therapy [11:20]

• PRF (Platelet Rich Fibrin) is presented as a superior, albeit more expensive, treatment than oils.
• It involves a blood draw and, once fat pads are plumped, can help maintain results for years with proper skincare.
• PRF is natural and contains growth factors, exosomes, stem cells, and secretomes that act as skin boosters, outperforming synthetic options.
• Red light therapy is described as safe, gentle, and cost-effective over time, especially with a mask that applies directly to the skin.
• It stimulates mitochondria and fibroblasts, promoting collagen and elastin production.
• Red light masks should ideally include both red and near-infrared wavelengths, which are not found to worsen melasma.

So PRF and red light are two things that you're going to want to consider beyond your skincare or your almond oil.

Final Considerations for Red Light Therapy [13:21]

• Ensure red light masks or sources include both near-infrared and red light.
• The concern that near-infrared might worsen melasma is not widely supported by clinical experience or studies.
• Users should watch specific videos on using red light correctly for melasma and brown spots.

Many people erroneously believe that your near infrared is going to make your melasma brown spots worse.