The problem of a drooping eyelid is one of the more common causes of complexes, especially for women, although the problem affects both ladies and gentlemen. A drooping eyelid can occur in young people, although it is more common in people of mature age. When it comes to a drooping eyelid, the causes can vary, but regardless, it is worth fighting this symptom, which looks quite unsightly.
Drooping eyelid causes
In the vast majority, a drooping eyelid is associated with the body’s inevitable yet completely natural aging process. As the amount of collagen produced by the cells in the connective tissue decreases, the skin loses its firmness and elasticity, becomes loose, and begins to droop as a result. This phenomenon can be accelerated by genetic factors, inadequate diet, frequent overtiredness and sleep deprivation, or dry skin and the use of inappropriate skin care that stresses the eyelids. In some cases, a drooping eyelid can be a symptom of nerve damage or other conditions, in which case, however, the problem appears quite suddenly and may affect only one eye.
Drooping eyelid exercises
Women looking for a solution to drooping eyelids can start using exercises and massages. As with loss of skin firmness in other areas of the body, pressure and massage can stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen, so the condition of the eyelids can improve at least a little. Exercises also aim to stimulate facial muscles, on which the overall appearance of the face also depends. In the case of a drooping eyelid, exercises also help get the muscles used to the position in which the drooping eyelid is least visible.
Makeup for drooping eyelids
The power of makeup is invaluable. With the right cosmetics, as well as the use of a few simple techniques, certain defects can be effectively covered up. Such include a drooping eyelid. One important point is to apply lighter tones on the moving eyelid, while the darker ones should be above the crease line. This will optically “open” the eye, make it look larger, and the drooping eyelid will not be emphasized, on the contrary – thanks to dark colors over the crease, this defect will be effectively hidden.
Upper eyelid correction
Both exercise and makeup are only half-measures to combat the problem of a drooping eyelid. The only effective solution to this problem is to use the power behind aesthetic medicine. Certainly, any rejuvenating treatment that works on the principle of laser or injection under the skin of appropriate substances will bring results. However, by far the most effective solution for a drooping eyelid is plastic surgery to get rid of excess skin, which will effectively and visibly lift the eyelid.
Upper eyelid correction is a procedure performed by a surgeon, so it requires adequate preparation on the part of the patient. For everything to go well, the patient should cut down on cigarette smoking 4 weeks before the scheduled operation, and give up blood-thinning drugs 2 weeks beforehand. As with any surgery, basic blood tests are also necessary to ensure safety during the procedure. After the operation and wound healing, the effect is fully satisfactory, and the eyelid is lifted, so the eye is optically enlarged and the whole face looks much more radiant and youthful.