I've been noticing fine lines lately, so I'm looking into skin treatments.

Lately, as I look in the mirror, I’ve started noticing fine lines that I didn't really care about before, and it’s bothering me. In particular, the areas around my eyes and nasolabial folds look a bit drier than before, and the wrinkles seem to stand out more when I smile or make facial expressions. I try to think of it as a natural change that comes with aging, but now that I can actually see them, it keeps bothering me.

I don't usually do much special skincare; I just do a basic cleanse and use basic skincare products. However, recently, perhaps because my skin has become dry, I feel like makeup gets stuck in my fine lines when I apply it, and my skin seems to look more tired by the afternoon, so I am thinking about getting a procedure.

I have heard a lot about Botox, but I am not sure if it helps reduce expression lines, or if a different procedure might be more suitable for the fine lines I am concerned about. Rather than eliminating wrinkles completely, I want to maintain a natural look while appearing slightly less tired. I am wondering if I should mention this during the consultation.

Also, since the skin around the eyes is thin, I feel that the procedure needs to be performed with more caution than on other areas. I would like to know the extent of pain, bruising, and swelling during the actual procedure. Since I work, I think I will need to adjust my schedule if the recovery period is long.

For those who have similarly received treatments for fine wrinkles, I am curious to know which procedure you chose and how long it took to notice changes. I would also appreciate it if you could let me know if there are any essential questions to ask during the initial consultation.