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What Can I Do About my Tired Looking Eyes? Long-lasting Solution

I am an 22 year old female. Looking at my pictures i can see a tired person. I want to get more details why i have a tired appearance. I wonder what i can do about it. I heard about botox injections but they only last for a few months. I'm looking for a solution that lasts for years or longer.

15 Doctor Answers | Asked by nudzzz in Netherlands
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Long lasting solution for tired eyes

It appears in the picture that your upper eyelid skin is touching the upper eyelashes and an upper blepharoplasty may be required to give a more youthful appearance to the upper eyelids.  This incision is performed through the upper eyelid crease with removal of excess skin and fat to freshen the upper eyelids.  
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Brow ptosis

It seems like your brow position is low set  (left worse than right) and resulting in your tired appearance.   I do agree that heavy-set brows tend to run in families and they do worsen with age.  It's difficult to tell but I don't expect you to have too much redundant eyelid skin at age 22 but a proper examination will be necessary to rule that out.  Given the heavy-set nature of your brows, I'm not sure if a chemical brow lift (ie Botox brow lift) would... more
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Treatment of tired eyes

Based on your photos, your brow position appears to be a big low.  This is creating a heavy look to your upper eyelid.  Since you are only 22, it's unlikely that you actually have excessive upper eyelid skin, but this is difficult to determine from just a photo. Botox injections can reshape and improve your brow position-however this may only last four months. Brow lift and/or upper blepharoplasty surgery may give a more long lasting result. Please consult with a... more

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Dear Nudzzz in Netherlands Thank you for your question.  There are several options for making the eyes apear less tired- as the appearance can be from the upper or lower eyelids or both. Changing the eyebrow position can help- but may give a 'stylized' appearance....Botox can achieve this and will give you an idea of how a brow lift can look.  Lower eyelid hollows also make the eyes tired appearing - and this can be treated with filling- either with fat or Restylane... more
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Heavy brows may néed a Brow Lift

You are still at a very young age to be having surgery however sometimes genetics plays a larger role then age itself. An endoscopic forehead lift or brow lift would probably be the best long term approach for improvement. While searching for a skilled surgeon you may try and find one who has a digital imaging computer to show you your proposed results. I understand your concerns and no one likes to "look tired" at any age but please take your time with your consulting phase and really find... more
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Heavy brows can be treated with a browlift or Botox

Your brows seem mildly heavy. You have two good options - nonsurgical treatment with Botox for a "chemical browlift" effect, or a surgical browlift. You will do well to consult an experienced facial plastic surgeon to discuss which is right in your case- age, by itself, is unimportant here.
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Tired eyes.

A forehead lift may be needed as  a long term solution, but you need to see an experienced plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
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Eyebrows

It looks like yoru eyebrows are a bit low in the photo, although that could be positional based upon the angle of the picture.  You should seek out a consult first to be evaluated.
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What Can I Do About my Tired Looking Eyes? Long-lasting Solution

Hi nudzzz. The picture shows that you have significant heaviness over your eyelids.  This is most likely due to your eyebrows drooping.  Seek a surgeon that has experience in eyebrow and eyelid surgery.
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Tired eyes, a longer solution

Your brow does look slightly heavy though you are only 22. Overall your lids are youthful and Botox to relax the side of the brow is a very safe and good option. Dysport may last longer if you object to a treatment every four months. Lid surgery may be more 'permanent' though not give a natural and youthful look for most. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
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