How to fix drooping eyelids

The skin does not get younger with age. It significantly reduces the level of production of useful substances, including those that are responsible for elasticity and elasticity. First of all, signs of aging begin to appear on the face, or rather on the eyelids. In addition to a large number of folk recipes, surgery is considered effective. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty successfully fights swelling, makes it possible to change the shape of the eyelid and eyes. This is one of the most simple and non-traumatic plastic surgery.

Why do the eyelids droop

The first cause of sagging eyelids is age-related changes. The reason is the lack of elastane and collagen. If we talk about the skin around the eyes, it is initially very thin. Therefore, these places show signs of aging in the first place. The second reason is genetics. There is a hereditary predisposition to this form of the century. Finally, ptosis occurs in people who have lost weight dramatically, drink too much fluid, or have kidney problems.

There are several ways to correct and fix the problem. A swollen eyelid adds years, makes it older. Therefore, first of all, you need to think about your health, make changes in the drinking balance, review your diet. Often the cause of this phenomenon is the use of alcohol. At night, it is better to drink a glass of water, not tea or coffee.

How to fix the overhang of age

There are several methods of correction of ptosis. But all of them will not have an effect without additional work with the body. It is necessary to move more, engage in their diet, try to get rid of bad habits. Non-surgical methods include:

1. Folk remedies. If the cause of the overhang of the upper eyelid is swelling, you can try to make compresses from decoctions of chamomile, parsley root or birch leaves. Good fights swelling and the juice of potatoes.
2. Cosmetic. Sometimes our body needs help in developing and replenishing components such as collagen. Use for the skin around the eyes special on natural (! on the basis of a cream with a lifting effect. In some cases, the right makeup helps.
3. Massage and facial exercises. On the Internet you can find a large number of tips and varieties of gymnastics for the face. You can do exercises with both hands and facial muscles. Their strengthening does not allow the skin to stretch, and the face looks more toned.

Modern plastic surgery of the face is developing quite rapidly. There are several types of blepharoplasty:

• with surgery;
• with a laser.

The latter does not solve all the problems of ptosis. Laser plastic surgery makes it possible to remove unnecessary fluid, while the accumulated fat or muscle must be corrected with the help of a plastic surgeon. Indications for the operation can be many:

• the skin around the eyes has lost its elasticity;
• there is fatty edema;
• bags under the eyes;
• the corners of his eyes are down;
• the upper eyelid is significantly overhanging.

Please note that there are a number of contraindications for this simple operation:

• problems in endocrinology;
• eye diseases, glaucoma or cataracts;
• problems with blood clotting.

The most popular type of blepharoplasty is upper eyelid correction. It does not require hospitalization and usually takes place under local anesthesia. But at the request of the patient can make a General anesthesia. Before the operation, a consultation of the surgeon and a number of examinations, in particular, the delivery of tests, are necessarily carried out. A week before the operation, you must stop taking drugs and alcohol. This is especially true for hormonal drugs.

The essence of the operation is that the surgeon makes an incision in the crease of the eyelid. Excess adipose tissue is removed and, if necessary, excess skin is removed. The procedure lasts about an hour. On the incision is superimposed microshow, which is removed after 4-5 days. Since the incision is located in a natural fold, the scar is usually not noticeable. The process of rehabilitation and full recovery lasts one and a half months. Immediately after the operation, there may be edema, hematoma or slight tearfulness. Normally, everything takes 2-3 weeks. Otherwise, you need to contact the clinic for advice.

If you decide to do plastic surgery, pay attention to the choice of the clinic and the surgeon directly. Ask for reviews that can be easily found on the web. This is very important, because the crucial role is played not by the price, but by the professionalism of the doctor.