Beauty

[Hillcountrygal]

So many products address fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes, but my problem is droopy/saggy upper eye area. Do any of you beauty gals know of a product that addresses this type of problem? Thanx for your advice!

[mb141312]

I'd like to bump this question to the list again.  I find I'm having this problem now and I'd really like to hear any suggestions other than surgery.

[SilleeMee]

There are a few non-surgical options which can be done at the professional level. To name a few there are laser treatments and depending on how severe the drooping then that may determine which type of laser treatment is right for you. Another method of treating sagging eyelid skin is to have radiofrequency done. Then there is also microneedling. Those are just a few and there maybe others. Technology changes often.

Your best bet is to consult with a derm or cosmetic surgeon and have them evaluate your eyelids. That's really the only way you're going to find what will be the best thing to do w/o surgery.

Several years ago I had my lids laser-treated via 'YAG' resurfacing. That made them tighten and lifted. 

Don't expect for eyelid tightening to be cheap. It's all expensive and there is downtime also.

[granddi]

www.mayoclinic.org › tests-proceduresBlepharoplasty - Mayo Clinic

Jun 24, 2022 · Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) is a type of surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. With age, eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. 

1. www.medicare.org › articles › does-medicare-coverDoes Medicare Cover Blepharoplasty?

   Because blepharoplasty is generally an outpatient procedure, it may be covered by Original Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), or Medicare Advantage (Part C). If the eyelid surgery is for cosmetic purposes, Medicare recipients do not have coverage.

[SilleeMee]

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@granddi wrote:

www.mayoclinic.org › tests-proceduresBlepharoplasty - Mayo Clinic

Jun 24, 2022 · Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) is a type of surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. With age, eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. 

1. www.medicare.org › articles › does-medicare-coverDoes Medicare Cover Blepharoplasty?

   Because blepharoplasty is generally an outpatient procedure, it may be covered by Original Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), or Medicare Advantage (Part C). If the eyelid surgery is for cosmetic purposes, Medicare recipients do not have coverage.

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That's a surgical procedure. Looking for non-surgical alternatives.

[Snowpuppy]

Perricone Firming Eye Lift and if you need a more firm lift Perricone Growth Factor Firming & Lifting Eye Serum.

Both have cumulative effects so if you stop using your issues will return.

I buy directly from his website. Awesome sales and cash back on Rakuten. His shipping is painfully slow, takes 10 days to 2 weeks.

[ellaphant]

There is no topical that will correct sagging/drooping eyelids. You can try everything. That's why I had my lids lifted.

[SportyShorty07]

@ellaphant   I have a question about the procedure to get lids lifted if you don't mind me asking:  Does it change the entire shape of the eyes or does it honor the beauty of the existing eyes/shape and lifts them slightly? I love my cat-like slightly hooded angular almond-shaped blue green eyes, but I wonder if I potentially get this procedure- would there be a small risk that I could turn out like Renee Zellweger where her eyes completely changed shape and made her almost unrecognizable? I'm glad that you found a procedure that worked for you and that you have gorgeous and great results from it

[ellaphant]

I met with 2 cosmetic surgeons - both recommended by my eye doctor- and discussed that exact issue, wanting no change in the look of my eyes and more. I also looked at the before and after
pictures of not only eye lid surgery but also face and neck lifts. Their work was impressive.
I'm extremely pleased with my results. Two close friends of mine said they could not see any difference - except I could now wear makeup again and didn't look sleepy. You can have a free consult with many cosmetic surgeons.

[SilleeMee]

I paid $100 for a consultation which was eventually applied to the total cost of the procedures I had done. As far as I know consultations are not usually free. At least that's what my experience has been here.