Published by Aesthetics Worthing · 1 October 2026
Why “under-eye wrinkles” can mean several different things
Lines around the eyes can become more noticeable when you smile, when the skin becomes thinner or drier, or when a hollow creates a shadow below the eye. More than one factor can be present at the same time.
That is why Aesthetics Worthing has a dedicated under-eye concerns guide. It starts with what you are seeing rather than assuming one injectable treatment is the answer.
Four things that can change the under-eye area
Movement lines
Lines at the outer eye can become more visible when you smile or squint. These are different from a fixed hollow beneath the eye.
Skin quality
Thin, dry or crepey-looking skin can make fine lines more obvious even when facial movement is relaxed.
Hollowing and shadow
A true tear trough can create a groove or shadow between the lower eyelid and upper cheek. Darkness is not always caused by pigment.
Puffiness or another cause
Under-eye fullness, swelling or other causes can change the way light falls across the area and may make an injectable treatment unsuitable.
If movement is the concern
People often search for Botox® when they notice lines around the eyes. Botox® is a brand name for botulinum toxin, which is a prescription-only medicine. Suitability and any treatment option must therefore follow an appropriate consultation and assessment. Read the anti-wrinkle treatments in Worthing page for the clinic's consultation-led information.
If skin quality is the concern
If thin or crepey-looking skin is a bigger part of the concern, the conversation may be about skin quality rather than adding volume. Sunekos in Worthing is one of the skin-quality options discussed at the clinic after assessment.
If hollowing is the concern
A true hollow is a different issue from movement lines. Tear trough filler in Worthing is assessed cautiously because the under-eye is a delicate area and not everyone is suitable.
Why a photo or search term is not enough
A search such as “under-eye wrinkle treatment” describes the appearance, not the cause. In consultation, the practitioner can look at the area at rest and in movement, discuss your medical history and decide whether treatment is appropriate at all.
The outcome may be a discussion about movement lines, skin quality, volume, or no injectable treatment. Keeping those possibilities separate is more useful than trying to make one treatment fit every under-eye concern.
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Start with what you have noticed
You do not need to decide which treatment you need before you book. Browse the treatment results gallery, check the current price list or contact Aesthetics Worthing to discuss your concern.