How to soften lines under the eyes

Fine lines under the eyes may reflect repeated smiling and squinting, dryness, thinner skin, reduced elasticity or environmental exposure. Crow's Feet are expression lines at the outer corners, while lines directly beneath the eyes may also relate to skin folding and facial movement.

Sun-Damaged Skin can make creasing and uneven texture more visible. Rubbing the eyes, smoke exposure and poorly tolerated products may add irritation, so the cause and exact location should be checked before a procedure.

Use broad-spectrum sunscreen around the eye area as directed, sunglasses outdoors and a bland moisturiser that does not sting. Avoid pulling or rubbing the skin and introduce active products cautiously.

A clinician may discuss Botox for selected movement-related lines or Microneedling for some texture concerns. The eye region has important vessels and structures, so only an experienced medical professional should assess whether a procedure is appropriate.

Arrange an examination if lines occur with persistent swelling, itching, scaling, discharge, pain or a change in vision. After treatment, urgent care is needed for vision changes, severe pain, marked swelling, pale or dusky skin or breathing difficulty.

Are these expression lines, dryness, irritation or another eye-area problem? Which treatment is safest for the exact location, what recovery should I expect, and how will you protect the eye?