How to remove hanging eyelid
Miscellaneous / / May 04, 2022
We analyze folk methods, means of cosmetology and plastic surgery.
Why can the eyelid hang?
A condition in which the upper eyelid begins to droop called1. Eyelid problems / National Health Service
2. J. Bacharach, W. W. Lee, A. R. Harrison. A review of acquired blepharoptosis: prevalence, diagnosis, and current treatment options / Eye ptosis or blepharoptosis. The latter term is used if the edge of the eyelid itself remains in place, and only the skin and soft tissues underneath tend to go down.
Both states can arisePtosis (Drooping Eyelid) / Cleveland Clinic for many reasons:
1. Features of the structure of the face. Some people have droopy eyelids from birth. It could be relatedJ. Bacharach, W. W. Lee, A. R. Harrison. A review of acquired blepharoptosis: prevalence, diagnosis, and current treatment options / Eye with weak attachment to the skin of the muscle that lifts them.
Maslyantsyna Elena Vladimirovna
Cosmetologist, dermatologist, nutritionist, anti-age expert, chief physician of the ReLine clinic
Some even at a young age have a slight excess of skin and a slight overhang of the eyelid. In youth, it looks very beautiful, gives the look of mystery and sexuality, but, unfortunately, such eyelids age quickly and require blepharoplasty at a fairly young age.
2. Damage to eyelid structures. Namely, aponeurosis - connective tissue, as well as muscles or nerve endings. This can happen, for example, after eye surgery, as well as due to various diseases. For example, Horner's syndromeHorner syndrome / Medline Plus.
3.Weakness of the levator eyelid muscle. The reason may be diseasePtosis-drooping of the eyelid / MedlinePluscausing muscle atrophy.
4. Taking certain medications. Corticosteroids, acetaminophren (paracetamol), aspirin, and hormonal agents may callC. N.S. Soparkar. Eyelid Edema / Seminars in plastic surgery water retention, angioedema or hives.
5. Diseases not related to the eyes. Edema of the eyelids may to accompanyEyelid Swelling / MSD Manual problems with the heart, kidneys, liver, violations of the outflow of lymph and the thyroid gland.
6. Allergy or infection. If the swelling of the eyelids is accompanied by tearing, itching and redness, this may be allergyEyelid Swelling / MSD Manual. For example, in response to new cosmetics and skin care products, laundry detergents for towels or bed linen. If, in addition to the tumor, there is redness, local fever and pain - most likely, guiltyEyelid Swelling / MSD Manual infection, such as blepharitis.
7. Age. Over time, the skin begins to sink down under the influence of gravity.
Maslyantsyna Elena Vladimirovna
Edema, chronic fluid retention, anatomical features, age-related changes - all this contributes to the overhang of the eyelid.
If you admit the presence of problems with internal organs, allergies or infections, and also experience problems with vision, you should undergo an examination by an ophthalmologist or go to a therapist.
If the eyelids droop due to structural features or due to age-related changes, you can try to fix it.
Is it possible to remove the impending eyelid with folk remedies?
The action of most folk remedies is associated with the elimination of edema. Here are the main ones:
- Sage decoction. In the leaves of this medicinal plant containedR. Dawid‑Pac. Medicinal plants used in treatment of inflammatory skin diseases / Postepy Dermatol Alergol ursolic and rosmarinic acids, which have an anti-inflammatory effect.
- cabbage leaves. They also mayA. Munns. Cabbage leaves / BMJ relieve local inflammation.
- Ice cubes. Skin cooling for 10-20 minutes narrowsG. Greenstein. Therapeutic efficacy of cold therapy after intraoral surgical procedures: a literature review / Journal of periodontology small vessels, helps reduce swelling.
- Compresses with chamomile flowers. This medicinal plant can helpR. Dawid‑Pac. Medicinal plants used in treatment of inflammatory skin diseases / Postepy Dermatol Alergol when irritated.
At the same time, there are no studies confirming their positive effect on the condition of the eyelids. Moreover, if the overhang of the eyelids is not caused by a local inflammatory process, all these remedies will be absolutely useless.
Is it possible to remove the overhanging eyelid with the help of exercises?
It is believed that exercises for the face can strengthen the muscles and thus lift the overhanging eyelids, but in reality this is ineffective.
how notedHow To Fix Droopy Eyelids, Circles and Sags / Cleveland Clinic in an article on the Cleveland Clinic by Dr. Julian Perry, the eyes blink about 30,000 times a day, and the muscles of the eyelids clearly have enough work to stay in shape.
Moreover, touching the eyelids during self-massage or exercise can only make things worse.
Scientists discoveredJ. Bacharach, W. W. Lee, A. R. Harrison. A review of acquired blepharoptosis: prevalence, diagnosis, and current treatment options / Eye link between ptosis and contact lens use and concluded that the more a person touches the eyelids, the greater the risk that the muscles will weaken and, over time, the eyelids will begin to sag.
Can drooping eyelids be removed with teips?
Kinesiology Tape Manufacturers claim1. Face taping / Kinesiology Sports Tape
2. curetape. Beauty - Kinesiology Tape for Beauty & Face Tapingthat sticking strips on the face can accelerate the outflow of lymph and remove fluid, eliminating swelling of the eyelids, as well as improve muscle tone and stimulate the regeneration of connective tissue.
There are several studies that support the benefits of taping to relieve swelling, however, scientific work concerns lymphostasis1. H. Tsai, H. Hung, J. Yang. Could Kinesio tape replace the bandage in decongestive lymphatic therapy for breast‑cancer‑related lymphedema? A pilot study / Supportive care in cancer
2. S. A Tantawy, W. K. Abdelbasset, G. Nambi. Comparative Study Between the Effects of Kinesio Taping and Pressure Garment on Secondary Upper Extremity Lymphedema and Quality of Life Following Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial / Integrative cancer therapies with breast cancer periodsJ. Hormann, W. Vach, M. Jacob. Kinesiotaping for postoperative oedema - what is the evidence? A systematic review / BMC sports science, medicine and rehabilitation after surgery and lymphatic drainageD. Białoszewski, W. Woźniak, S. Zarek. Clinical efficacy of kinesiology taping in reducing edema of the lower limbs in patients treated with the ilizarov method—preliminary report / Ortopedia, traumatologia, rehabilitacja on the hood in the Ilizarov apparatus.
Thus, there is no convincing evidence that colored stripes can do anything with an impending eyelid.
Is it possible to remove the hanging eyelid by cosmetology methods?
A slight overhang of the eyelid can be corrected with the help of cosmetic procedures, without resorting to surgical intervention.
Anastasia Prokopenko
Dermatologist, cosmetologist. Doctor of preventive and integrative medicine
In the correction of impending eyelids, an individual approach is important. One magic procedure does not exist, most often it is a complex of two or more techniques. If the cosmetologist has chosen the procedures well, the result will last for one year on average.
Botox injections
Although botulinum toxin injections relax muscles and do not affect ligaments in any way, when used correctly, they can helpHow To Fix Droopy Eyelids, Circles and Sags / Cleveland Clinic.
By loosening the muscles that pull the eyebrows down, you can raise them, which will also affect the appearance of the eyelids. Elena Maslyanitsyna says that botox will be a good solution for a slight overhang of the eyelid, but for severe problems, injections in the forehead can have the opposite effect.
The cost of injections depends on the clinic and is about 5 thousand rubles. The effect of the procedure lasts from 2 to 6 months.
Ultrasonic SMAS lifting
This is a hardware technique in which ultrasound affectD. Shome, S. Vadera, M. S. Ram. Use of Micro‑focused Ultrasound for Skin Tightening of Mid and Lower Face / Plastic and reconstructive surgery. global open on the deep layers of the skin, muscles and aponeurosis.
Anastasia Prokopenko says that this is the only procedure that helps fight several causes of ptosis.
SMAS lifting stimulates the production of collagen, a protein that determines the density of the skin and connective tissues, by fibroblast cells. And, unlike other hardware procedures, it strengthens not only the deep layers of the skin, but also the muscles and ligaments.
Anastasia Prokopenko
After SMAS lifting, there is no redness, wounds and peeling, but swelling may persist for 3-5 days. The result is visible immediately and grows within three months due to the stimulation of neocollagenesis - the production of your own collagen.
Elena Maslyantsyna says that for a permanent effect, the procedure will need to be repeated every 6-12 months. The cost of SMAS‑lifting starts from 10 thousand rubles.
RF lifting
Another hardware procedure in which high-frequency current affectsR. A. Weiss. Noninvasive radio frequency for skin tightening and body contouring / Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery deep layers of the skin, stimulating the production of collagen.
There are two types of such intervention: non-invasive, with exposure to high frequencies without damage skin, and microneedle, in which needles of small length are inserted into the site of exposure and already through them current is applied.
Anastasia Prokopenko says that aboutBull RF lifting is cheaper than needle lifting, and there is no swelling and redness after it. At the same time, it is less effective, especially for impending eyelids.
Prokopenko Anastasia Sergeevna
At least 6-8 non-invasive procedures may be required, while in the case of needle surgery, 1-3 sessions will be enough for a good effect.
The cost of RF-lifting is about 3-6 thousand per procedure, needle-lifting is 10-15 thousand. After exposure to microneedles, it may take about 3-5 days before swelling subsides and redness subsides.
laser resurfacing
This procedure consists in exposure to a laser beam, which heats the skin pointwise to high temperatures and promotes its renewal. As with other methods that stimulate fibroblasts to produce collagen, laser resurfacing has a recovery period.
Anastasia Prokopenko says that after such an intervention, swelling and redness can persist for three days, after which the skin of the eyelids can peel off for about a week.
The cost of one procedure varies between 10-11 thousand rubles, depending on the clinic and apparatus.
Mesotherapy techniques
Mesotherapy is a rejuvenation technique that includesM. El-Domyati, T. S. El Ammawi, O. Moawad. Efficacy of mesotherapy in facial rejuvenation: a histological and immunohistochemical evaluation / International journal of dermatology injections of vitamins, plant extracts or amino acids to improve skin condition.
Elena Maslyantsyna says that a good effect can be achieved using drugs for the synthesis of collagen of the first type, such as Skin Restructure, Nithia or Collost.
As a rule, it is advised to undergo a complex of four procedures with an interval of two weeks. The cost of one injection is about 10 thousand rubles.
How to remove the overhanging eyelid with blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that can change the appearance of the eyelids outside depending on the reasons, whether it be structural features, age-related changes or damage to their structures.
Denis Ginzburg
Doctor - plastic surgeon, anti-age expert
During blepharoplasty, the surgeon may use different layers. Skin, orbital fat, ligaments and muscles can be corrected.
In some cases, the surgeon may not remove the fat, but move it to another position to create the desired shape of the eyelids.
Who should not have blepharoplasty
List of contraindications for surgery includesEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) / Cleveland Clinic:
- eye diseases such as glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, retinal detachment;
- disorders in the thyroid gland;
- problems with blood clotting;
- pregnancy;
- cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure and other circulation problems;
- diabetes.
Denis Ginzburg says that before the operation, you should undergo laboratory diagnostics, do an ECG and get a consultation from a therapist - this will help make sure that you have no contraindications.
How is the operation
It is done under general anesthesia and lasts from 30 minutes to 2 hours. You can then stay at the clinic overnight to rule out any possible problems.
If you wish to go home, you can do so 2-3 hours after the operation. In this case, you should make sure that someone helps you get there, as well as arrange rest away from work for at least a couple of days.
How is recovery going?
In the first days after the operation, be accompaniedEyelid Surgery Blepharoplasty / American Society of Plastic Surgeons swelling of the eyelids, irritation, bruising, dryness and discomfort in the eyes.
Your doctor will recommend medications, cold compresses, and ointments to help you cope with the discomfort.
Denis Ginzburg
Doctor - plastic surgeon, anti-age expert
Rehabilitation takes approximately 14 days. Do not ignore the examinations of your surgeon, and then everything will go smoothly.
Can there be complications
As with any surgical procedure, blepharoplasty It hasEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) / Cleveland Clinic some risks:
- bleeding;
- infections;
- dry eye syndrome;
- abnormal location of the eyelids or folds;
- inability to completely close the eyes;
- vision problems.
All this is quite rare, especially if you follow the rules of rehabilitation.
Will it be possible to keep the new shape of the eyelids for life
Although the results of blepharoplasty last a long time, they will not stop aging. The new shape of the eyelids persistEyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) / Cleveland Clinic from 5–7 years to the end of life. However, everything can gradually return to the previous state.
Denis Ginzburg
The laws of physics, unfortunately, cannot be repealed. Gravity does its job, and blepharoplasty will have to be repeated in 15 years.
How to prevent the overhang of the eyelid?
Sooner or later, age will take its toll and the eyelids will begin to droop. This process cannot be prevented, but it can be delayed with proper care. Beauticians have listed what needs to be done to keep the beautiful shape of the eyelids longer.
Use cosmetics with lymphatic drainage effect
Cosmetics do not penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, and therefore they are practically useless for existing problems with overhanging eyelids. However, as a preventive measure, this method is quite suitable.
Elena Maslyanitsyna advises usingeye cream with a moisturizing lymphatic drainage effect and apply it correctly - do not close to the ciliary edge, and along the bone edge of the area around the eyes.
Healthy food
This is not about special diets and “detox programs”, but about a healthy wholesome diet without excess sweets.
Anastasia Prokopenko
Synthesis collagen depends on the presence of many trace elements and vitamins, so a balanced diet is the key to healthy skin. In addition, an excess of fast carbohydrates can provoke the destruction of collagen, so sugar, sweets and flour products should be consumed in moderation.
Try to eat enough protein, vegetables and fruits, reduce the amount of fast carbohydrates and salt. Anastasia also advises to take tests for vitamin and microelement deficiencies at least once a year, in order to choose the right nutrition and supplements in case of problems.
Use sun protection
UV rays accelerate the destruction of collagen fibers and provoke photoaging. So if you're out in the sun a lot, invest in sunglasses or a baseball cap to protect the delicate skin of your eyelids.
Make an appointment with a beautician
It is worth doing this when the first signs of overhanging eyelids appear. The sooner you start preventive procedures, the slower the aging process will proceed.
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