Droopy Eyelids - Alternatives to Eyelift Surgery?

I know an eyelift would work for my sagging eye lids....but what about non surgical ways to improve eye lids?

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Droopy Eyelids do have alternatives that are nonsurgical...

Yes an eye lift also know as a upper-blepharoplasty would be the right way to reduce the droopy eyelids, however if you are not ready to go under the knife there are alternatives. With the use of neurotoxin's such as Xeomin and Botox these products can lift the brow which sometimes creates a heavy lid appearance. Some patients think they may need their eyelids done but in fact have a heavy brow and with the use of neurotoxin's or an Endoscopic Brow Lift the brow is... more

A quick alternative to Eyelift Surgery for upper eye lid hooding: The Ten Minute Eyelift

Hooding of the upper lids is a fairly common problem with aging. Shrinkage and the downward displacement of the supporting fat pads under the eyebrows, coupled with an overall loss in both the amounts and quality of collagen and elastic fibers are contributing factors. While blepharoplasty remains the gold standard for treating this problem, many people wish to avoid the expense, risks and downtime of traditional eyelift surgery. For these people, the Ten Minute Eyelift, a minimally... more

Treatment options for sagging lids

Sagging eyelids are usually associated with advancing age, but the truth is, many different underlying conditions may affect the appearance of the eyes. As Dr. Gaborieau has mentioned, getting plenty of sleep, adequate hydration, and avoidance of salt may help some of the common causes of sagging eyelids. Other important ones are allergies, and chronic edema or swelling that is non-allergic in nature. In the case of the upper eyelids, BOTOX injections placed correctly can result in a... more

The best non-surgical way to reduce the appearance of...

The best non-surgical way to reduce the appearance of sagging eyelids is to avoid salty food, drink loads of water and get lots of sleep. This is especially useful to reduce the sagging of the lower lids. Botox can raise the upper eyelids. Any other form of rejuvenation would require surgery.

Alternatives to Surgical Blepharoplasty

Any responsible decision about alternatives to Blepharoplasty require a consultation and evaluation with a well experienced and qualified Board Certified surgeon. Alternative considerations might include: Adequate sleep good nutrition skin care BOTOX Injectable fillers chemical peel laser resurfacing If you have truly droopy upper eyelids, surgical Blepharoplasty and/or brow lift are probably best considerations.

Nonsurgical approaches to droopy eyelids

Droopy eyelids can be improved non surgically with the use of neuromodulators like botox or Dysport which can raise your eyebrows lifting some of the droopy lids as well. Results typically last from 3 to 6 months. Other alternatives include fillers like restylane or juvederm strategically placed to elevate the corners of the brows pulling the lids with them. Finally, you can do an endoscopic browlift that helps to raise the brows which can create some mild elevation of the lid skin as well.... more

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Multiple Alternatives to Eyelid Surgery - Blepharoplasty

There are multiple alternatives to blepharoplasty: Botox Brow Lift Exilis or Thermage Radiofrequency Mixto Laser Skin Resurfacing Restylane, Artefill or Juvederm to lift the Brow Fat transfer to Brow A complete evaluation is necessary prior to deciding which procedure or mix of techniques may work best for each client. If the eyebrow is pressing down upon the eyelid, the eyes can be opened by using Botox to lift the brow.... more

Nonsurgical eyelid lift

There are some nonsurgical ways to improve sagging eyelids, but surgery is the most effective. I use Fraxel Laser Resurfacing and Ultherapy to lift and tighten the excess skin over the upper eyelids. Botox can also be used to lift the brows which can temporarily improve excess upper eyelid skin. see video

Non Surgical Eye Lifts, Brow Lifts Can be Helpful

There are a number of very useful non-surgical approaches to improving a drooping forehead, brow or eyelid. Of course the mainstays of skincare will always apply. Stay hydrated, avoid sun exposure, and use high quality skin products. Assuming this has been tackled, I find that neuromodulators such as BOTOX and DYSPORT can really make significant improvements in contour of the brow-lid complex. Truly these areas are interrelated and do respond nicely to carefully placed... more

Nonsurgical eyelifts

When significantly more eyelid skin is there than needs to be (sagginess), surgery is the best option to remove this. For patients who do not want surgery, it is possible to resurface the eyelid skin with a laser. This will produce some tightening. Ironically, it tends to produce much more swelling than a blepharoplasty would. Botox to the corners of the eye allows the eyebrow to rise somewhat, giving the eyes a more rested appearance. This effect of the Botox tends to wear off fairly... more

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Brian Biesman, MD 10 Mar 2013

I would advise caution in pursuing any "quick and easy" surgical treatment of the eyelids. Significant upper eyelid hooding can be easily treated in a controlled and precise fashion using traditional surgical techniques. Anything that sounds too good to be true usually has limitations and drawbacks which need to be discussed and explored.

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vvelez 6 Aug 2012

Below is the procedure-

I developed what I dubbed the Ten Minute Eyelift for treating significant upper eyelid hooding. The technique is quite simple. With the patient seated upright, I first mark off the entire length of the lower third of the “underbelly” of the hooded portion of the lids on each side. Next, I numb these areas with a small amount of local anesthetic. Finally, I pass a cautery probe, which imparts an intense amount of heat energy, along the marked stretch of each lid.

Almost immediately, the skin contracts vigorously in response to the probe, drawing the hooded portion of the lid backwards over the surface of the underlying normal lid. As it does so, the underlying eyelid is exposed and restored. Each wound is then covered with only a small amount of antibiotic ointment and left to heal spontaneously.

The entire technique takes about five minutes per side. Healing is usually complete in seven to ten days. Slight bruising and mild swelling are common afterward and may take about a week before becoming less noticeable. Cold compresses can be used in the first 48 hours to minimize the bruising and swelling. This may be supplemented by the oral use of bromelain for three days. Bromelain, an enzyme, is a pineapple derivative that has demonstrated usefulness in preventing bruises and speeding their resolution. Pain medications are seldom necessary, but for some people who experience mild discomfort, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is ordinarily adequate. Most people can return to work the following day.