Is There Anyway of Reducing Eyelid Folds Without Surgery?

Although blepharoplasty surgery is the only treatment that is long lasting there are a few things you can do that are of temporary help. Make sure you have an exam to make sure that you do not have weak eye muscles, ptosis, as your cause by an exam by a board certified specialist. Lower lids: Ceramide creams for the lower lids which in minutes as they dry the clear membrane tightens the lower lid skin minimizing bags and wrinkles. This lasts from 4-8 hrs and can be reapplied as needed. Radiofrequency, laser and peels tighten the skin with minimal downtime. Fillers for fat transfer #lipoinjection, to the lower lid to fill in the cheek-lid depression that casts shadows also helps many. For the upper lids, Botox in the crows feet area just below the brow will gently lift the lateral brow and lift a bit of the hooding on the side of your eye. This lasts about 3-4 months. Make sure you go to an expert injector associated with a Plastic Surgeon, Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dermatologist, or Ophthalmologist skilled in injections.#NonSurgicalLidAlternatives#NonSurgicalEyelidFoldOptions

The vast majority of patients with redundant eyelid skin require blepharoplasty surgery to correct the problem. Rarely when minimal amounts of excess skin are present, non-surgical alternatives may be helpful. These procedures actually tighten the skin by causing contraction of dermal collagen. Procedures in this category include TCA chemical peels and a variety of laser procedures. These procedures provide minimal degrees of skin tightening and also remove fine eyelid wrinkles.In any particular case, it's virtually impossible to make a recommendation without pictures or a physical examination. It's, therefore, important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Depending on the location of your eyelid folds, nonsurgical options you can consider include Botox/Dysport, fillers and laser resurfacing.

There are several lasers which can tighten loose eyelid skin. All have their pros and cons. I like using an erbium laser because of its effectiveness and safety. The pure CO2 laser is much stronger and has impressive results, but the risk of complication is higher as well. See an oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate your eyelids and to determine appropriate treatment. 

Excess skin that is causing the eyelid folds can only be safely and effectively removed with surgery.