How To Tighten Eyelids
The eyes really can be a window to our age, or at the very least the effects of the ageing process. From lines and wrinkles to droopy eyelids and dark circles, the delicate skin around the eyes shows everything.
If you are struggling with sagging skin around the eyelids and wondering how to tighten eyelids, we have you covered. But before we dive into sagging eyelids treatment, we first need to discuss why you might have droopy eyelids in the first place. And no, not everyone has them for the same reasons.
Doctors Tatiana + Rishi give you the lowdown on what causes drooping eyelids and how you can fix droopy eyelids without surgery.
If you prefer to talk to our doctors in person, you can get in touch with us by booking an appointment below.
What are droopy eyelids?
The term droopy eyelid can mean different things to different people. This can range from having a brow that droops or hangs lower or the eyelids hanging lower to excess skin in the eyelid area.
Drooping or droopy eyelids is a common skin condition both men and women can experience. In the medical field, it is known as ptosis. It is when the skin on the upper eyelid starts to sag or droop. This can affect just one of your eyes or both.
The skin around the eyes is the most thin and delicate area of skin we have on our face. Some people can have sagging eyelids from birth, while others may develop them as a natural part of ageing. Either way, drooping eyelids can have an impact on the way you look, but also on your vision.
What causes sagging eyelids?
Now you know more about what droopy eyelids are, let’s go deeper into the different reasons why they form. This will help you determine which treatment will work best for you to help tighten eyelid skin.
Ageing
This is probably the most common cause of a drooping eyelid or eyelids. This is because as we get older, we lose elasticity in our skin, especially around the eyelids. As a result, it becomes more thin and fragile, which causes it to sag or droop.
Weakened eyelid muscles
The eyelid muscles are responsible for helping to lift and open your eyelids. Over time, your eyelid muscles can become much weaker and lead to the eyelid drooping.
Nerve damage
Similar to weakened eyelid muscles, if you develop nerve damage to the nerves that control your eyelids and their movement, this can cause your eyelid to droop and sag.
Genetics or congenital ptosis
If you have a family member or relative who suffers from droopy eyelids, the chances you will struggle with this might be higher. Also, if you are born with weaker eyelid muscles, you are more likely to develop drooping eyelids.
Eye injuries
An injury or trauma to the head or face can result in you developing sagging eyelids.
Neurological disorders
There are a few conditions such as myasthenia gravis that can impact the muscles and nerves that control your eyelids.
Can droopy eyelid exercises help?
Do eyelid exercises help firm a droopy eyelid? The answer to this is no, mostly because there are no exercises to fix droopy eyelids.
When you are awake, your eyelids are in constant exercise. In fact, you blink around 30,000 times a day. So, when you look at it this way, you are constantly exercising your eyelids without even thinking you are.
Even though there are no exercises to combat drooping eyelids, there are things you can do to prevent droopy eyelids. This includes avoiding or reducing anything that can cause inflammation to them, such as:
- Reducing sun exposure
- Not rubbing your eyes
- Treating allergies
- Using chamomile tea bags to improve the skin around your eyes
The best non-surgical treatments for tightening loose eyelid skin
If the reason you have droopy eyelids is because of the structure around your eyes, you may want to consider eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty. The surgery helps to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids.
However, for most people, non-surgical treatment options can significantly improve the look of droopy eyelids. What’s more, these options do not come with the downtime that surgery does.
Here are the best non-surgical treatment options for droopy eyelids:
PLEXR Plasma Pen
What it is: PLEXR uses plasma energy to create tiny micro-channels in the skin. By doing this, it triggers the skin’s wound-healing response and results in elastin and collagen production. These are natural proteins that help give our skin its bounce and firmness.
How it helps: The plasma pen allows targeted treatment of sagging eyelids. The production of new collagen helps to tighten and firm the appearance of drooping eyelids over time. Unlike surgery, it also provides more natural-looking results.
Morpheus8
What it is: Morpheus8 is a radiofrequency (RF) microneedling treatment. It uses tiny needles to puncture the skin, which triggers the body’s natural healing process. The tiny needles also deliver RF energy to the deeper layers of the skin. This helps to promote collagen production.
How it helps: by stimulating the deeper layers of skin and fat, this treatment helps to tighten eyelid skin. It can also improve skin elasticity and reduce the crepey look and texture of eyelid skin.
SecretRF
What it is: SecretRF works by combining traditional microneedling with radiofrequency (RF) energy. This treatment works on both the surface levels of your skin and in the deeper layers. A course of treatment triggers the production of new collagen in the skin.
How it helps: It helps to tighten and lift eyelid skin, while also improving the texture of your skin. The RF energy also supports firming the skin to make it look more youthful and radiant.
Secret Duo
Why not pair RF microneedling with erbium glass laser for even better results? Secret Duo works by adding laser energy which is absorbed by the water in the outer layer of the skin. This controlled energy helps to target and reduce damaged skin cells, promote collagen production and reveal healthier-looking skin.
SecretPro
What it is: the SecretPro is an approach pioneered by Doctors Tatiana + Rishi. It uses both fractional C02 laser resurfacing with RF microneedling. Together, they target the surface of the skin and the deeper layers of skin. It is a great treatment for lots of skin concerns including droopy eyelids.
How it helps: the C02 laser resurfaces the skin to remove damaged skin cells and tissue. This helps to tighten the surface layers of the skin. The RF microneedling works on the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen production. This not only tightens sagging skin but also plumps the skin to reduce lines and wrinkles.
Which droopy eyelid treatment is right for me?
As you can see, at Doctors Tatiana + Rishi, we provide a number of treatment options to help tighten sagging eyelids. Not all treatments work for everyone, which is why we advise coming to see us in person.
At your initial consultation, you will meet with one of our doctors, so that they can assess your skin condition and look at your eyelid skin. They will also look at your medical history and lifestyle. This will help them determine why you have excess skin or droopy eyelids and which treatment will help reduce their appearance.
There is no obligation to go ahead with treatment, but your consultation allows you to get all the information you need to make the best decision.
