Droopy eyelids, puffy eyes and sagging skin right under the eyes are all signs of premature aging, and the effects of aging can only become more pronounced as the years go by. Droopy eyelids can be particularly damaging to self-esteem, because a person can appear tired or bored – even when their mood suggests otherwise. Correcting droopy eyelids or other signs of aging with cosmetic surgery offers men and women of all ages a chance to regain a youthful appearance and achieve a ‘bright-eyed’ look. 

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that nearly 241,000 Americans pursued eyelid surgery in 2007,and the procedure continues to be in the top five surgical cosmetic procedures performed for both men and women. (Source: surgery.org)

The surgery – commonly referred to as blepharoplasty -  involves lifting the skin and securing the tissues in place for a tight and taut appearance in the upper facial area. If you need a quick lift without undergoing extensive facial plastic surgery, you might consider these options for correcting droopy eyelids:

Micro Liposuction – micro liposuction is a targeted approach for removing fat from small areas of the face and body. The procedure can complement other anti aging treatments such as injectable fillers or  a mini facelift, and can be used to remove excess fatty deposits around the upper and lower eye areas.

Blepharoplasty – this is the typical ‘eyelid lift’ procedure that involves repositioning the muscles and facial tissues to create a more youthful appearance. Blepharoplasty treatments are also valuable for reducing eye sagginess, reducing bulges and smoothing out the upper facial area for  more even and balanced appearance. This procedure involves several incisions in order to remove excess skin, reposition muscles and remove excess fat.

Thermage for the Face – Thermage skin tightening treatments are becoming a popular anti aging procedure for many men and women looking for a non-invasive option for facial rejuvenation. Thermage works by tightening the skin around the eyes and upper eyelids, reducing the ‘crepe’ look that is common with age. An ‘Eyes by Thermage’ procedure is offered at several cosmetic and plastic surgery centers across the country, and promises to tighten the contours of the eye, reduce under-eye bags, soften fine lines and make the skin become more resilient. 

Medical Facials – Medical facials can help increase collagen production in the upper facial area, making sagging skin much less noticeable and reducing the impact of the aging process. While a medical facial won’t correct fine lines and sagging skin completely, it can help improve the texture and tone of the skin so that the skin becomes stronger and healthier. Medical facials are not administered directly onto the delicate eye area, but may help ‘lift’ up tissues around the eyes, forehead and upper cheeks to create a  ‘tighter’ appearance.

Undergoing extensive facial plastic surgery is no longer the only option for anti aging procedures, and today’s innovative procedures can be performed in a few hours to deliver dramatic results.

From the conventional blepharoplasty procedure to Thermage skin tightening treatments, you have several options for reducing sagging skin and improving the texture and tone of the upper facial area. Learn more about blepharoplasty and other anti aging treatments in our information guide, or consult with an anti aging specialist in your area for treatment options.