Why Eye-Area Wrinkles Form Early and How to Manage Them

First published: 2020-10-26 / Last reviewed: 2026-05-28

This is a guide to Botox compiled by Dr. Choi Byeong-geun of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk (3 minutes walk from Konkuk Univ. Station Exit 1).

A crescent-shaped smile can create a likable impression, but repeating the same expression can easily lead to fine wrinkles around the eyes. The eye area is known to be one of the fastest aging parts of the face. Today, we will explain why wrinkles appear so quickly around the eyes and how to manage them.

The skin around the eyes is much thinner than other areas, the stratum corneum is also thin, and there are almost no sebaceous glands.

• With less moisture and oil, wrinkles can easily form even without expression.
• Frequent movement of facial muscles leads to an accumulation of fine wrinkles.
• It is relatively vulnerable to external stimuli.

There is more than one approach to consider when you are concerned about wrinkles around the eyes. The approach varies depending on your skin condition.

• Injectable treatments that induce collagen regeneration are used to improve damaged skin barriers and help with elasticity.
• Ultrasound lifting, performed with tips suitable for the eye area, is utilized to improve sagging skin.
• Botox is known as a method to manage wrinkles before they deepen by controlling the movement of facial muscles.

Botox is a relatively common method, but it is important to carefully check basic aspects such as whether the product is safe and if the appropriate dosage is used to achieve satisfactory results. The suitable approach varies depending on your facial expression patterns and wrinkle depth, so a consultation with Dr. Choi Byeong-geun is necessary to determine the best course of action. If you are curious about eye area care, please inquire via chat.

When removing eye makeup, it is better to use an eye-specific cleanser to reduce physical irritation.

• Apply eye moisturizer thinly with your ring finger to avoid applying too much pressure.
• It is advisable to refrain from rubbing your eyes.
• Also, consistently apply sunscreen.

Wrinkles around the eyes tend to progress quickly due to the characteristics of the area, but with daily care and an approach tailored to you, you can maintain a natural appearance. If you are concerned about eye area care, please feel free to inquire via chat consultation.

Authored by: Dr. Choi Byeong-geun (Chief Director of SHINE U Clinic Konkuk / Member of the Korean Academy of Laser Dermatology and Hair, the Korean Academy of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Laser Medicine, the Korean Academy of Filler, etc.) Last reviewed: 2026-05-28

This article provides general information about procedures and does not replace diagnosis or treatment. The suitability and results of procedures may vary depending on the individual.