Sagging eyelids are one of the main signs of aging. Apart from making one look older, droopy eyelids can interfere with one’s facial aesthetics. They can make a person appear either angry or exhausted all the time. While we already know about the surgical treatment for a droopy eyelid (involving a Blepharoplasty), there are also non-surgical ways to tighten the upper eyelids naturally. Stay tuned as we break down all the methods to get an eyelid lift without surgery:
😴 How Sagging Eyelids Affect Your Facial Aesthetics
While aging and the subsequent decrease in skin laxity are obvious causes of eyelid sagging, there are a few more reasons why eyelids begin to droop. Here they are:
- Conditions such as diabetes can cause the eyelids to droop as they damage the nerves that support the muscles.
- For some, it can be genetics, as certain people don’t have strong eyelid muscles from birth.
- Major diseases, such as a stroke or cancer, can also cause the eyelids to sag.
- A lack of sleep can also be a cause due to the fatigue of the levator muscle.
- Habits such as smoking can break down the skin’s collagen, diminishing its elasticity and causing eyelid sagging.
📍 Eyelid drooping can negatively impact the appearance and especially the expressions of a person. It can also limit one’s field of vision as well as disturb the positioning of the eyebrows and make the eyelids look uneven.
👁️✨ Eyelid Lift Without Surgery: Is It Possible?
A non-surgical eyelid lift can do wonders for anyone with moderate eyelid sagging. A non-invasive blepharoplasty method involving the use of threads to tighten and lift the eyes can improve one’s appearance.
Those with the issue of sagging lids who do not wish to undergo surgery can definitely benefit from an eyelid lift without surgery. Younger patients with mild drooping can also go for this option. Ultimately, a non-surgical eyelid lift can offer subtle improvement to the droopy eyelids.
What to Expect from Non-Invasive Treatments
Each method of a non-invasive eyelid lift has a particular duration for effectiveness. The results are progressive but temporary. Botox can last up to 6 months, while dermal fillers can last up to a year or more. Most non-surgical eyelid lifts do not involve any incisions and therefore are scar-free.
👀 Top Non-Surgical Eyelid Lift Options
Want to know how to fix saggy eyelids without surgery? Here are a few of the methods:
Plexr Plasma Pen Treatment
Plexr Plasma Pen Treatment is a modern and non-invasive method to tighten and firm up the eyelid skin. It is often used as a replacement for the highly invasive blepharoplasty surgery. It is a great solution for those who want to avoid surgery but also want a secure way of getting the excess skin on the eyelids eliminated.
This technique involves a device similar to a pen that uses plasma technology to treat the superficial layers of the skin. It injures the skin to trigger the skin’s collagen production for tightening and rejuvenation. Patients will only get a little bit of swelling after the procedure and some scabbing that will fall off in about 1 to 2 weeks.
Ultherapy (Ultrasound Therapy)
Ultrasound technology is used as part of this treatment to target a specific area and speed up the collagen production for better skin elasticity. Resultingly, the Ultherapy technique helps with gradually lifting the eyelids, reducing their hoodedness. This method is perfect to give the eyelids a natural-looking lift, and the effects can last anywhere between 6 to 12 months.
Thermage (Radiofrequency Lift)
Thermage is another non-invasive eyelid lift surgery that uses radiofrequency technology to heat up the skin’s layer for amplified collagen production. This then firms up the eyelid skin, making the loose skin much tighter and eliminating lines. This is a fairly fast procedure and is entirely scar-free. It can last up to 6 months.
Botox for Eyelid Elevation
Another technique is to use Botox (botulinum toxin) to elevate the eyelids. This technique is great for mild sagging. The Botox is injected in targeted muscles around the brow area to relax them and make the eyes look a lot more open and lifted. This method is also temporary, and the effects last for about a few months.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid fillers can bring more youthfulness to the eyes by enhancing upper lid volume and plumpness.
👁️ At-Home Options and Natural Remedies
Using eye creams and serums to keep the eyelids moisturized and provide subtle plumpness and lift to the skin is an easy option. Eye creams and serums with peptides and caffeine can help with puffiness and wrinkles. Ingredients like retinol also help with skin firming.
Lifestyle Habits That Protect Eyelid Skin
- Hydration is essential to keeping the skin smooth, moisturized, and wrinkle-free.
- Sun protection is key to ensuring the eyelid skin is safe from sun damage.
- A nutrient-rich diet is effective in keeping the skin nourished and ensuring the eyelid skin remains firm.
- Avoid excessive rubbing of the eyelids, as it can damage skin elasticity.
🔍 When Surgery Becomes the Better Option
If there is significant drooping in the eyelid, only a surgical Blepharoplasty can help treat this condition. For sagging in the upper eyelid, the surgeon makes an incision right where the eyelid folds. Then, the surgeon removes the extra skin and muscle from there. Furthermore, the surgeon also treats the lower lid by cutting right under the lower lashline and entirely eliminates or manipulates the fat, skin, and muscle to make the under-eyes smoother.
Surgical Blepharoplasty is ideal when other non-invasive treatments are ineffective.
✨ Dr. Mehmet Yildiran – Turkey’s Best Eyelid Expert!
Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is one of the leading doctors at the Estherian Clinic. This is one of the best eyelid surgery clinics in Turkey. As an eyelid expert, Dr. Mehmet Yildiran is the perfect choice for those looking for a highly experienced and skilled surgeon who can create tailored treatment plans for diverse patients.
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