Alternatives to Eyelid Surgery
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Some people with droopy or puffy eyelids simply are not candidates for blepharoplasty. Patients with certain medical conditions or extremely dry eyes may be advised not to choose surgery. Others may be fearful of surgical procedures, and some may not have the funds. Whatever the reason, a variety of people seek
alternatives to eyelid surgery. If you’re one of them, there are a few lifestyle changes you can try to improve the appearance of your eyes:
- Get enough sleep. People vary in the amounts of nighttime rest they need, but speaking generally, 7-8 hours is the right amount for most adults. Sleep deprivation can show up around the eyes as well as in your ability to operate at your peak.
- Watch your nutrition. Eating healthy food, drinking plenty of water and avoiding excess salt can help your skin look its best and minimize the look of puffy eyes especially around the lower lids.
- Invest in a good skin care routine. Pharmaceutical grade creams and lotions can penetrate layers of skin much more effectively than over the counter products, helping to lighten dark circles and banish dead skin cells.
Non-surgical treatments for eyelids may also be options for you:
- The appearance of your upper lids may improve with strategically placed injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport® to raise the brows. Fillers can also be placed near the brows to add plumpness to the stretch of skin between the upper lids and eyebrows. It can be surprising how much a little extra volume in this area can restore a youthful look.
- Lower lids can benefit from fillers as well. Restylane® or Juvederm® can be carefully added to fill tear troughs, or a plastic surgeon can harvest and transfer your own fat to fill hollows and soften other lines between the lower lid and cheek. You might also elect a light chemical peel to smooth fine wrinkles.
In order to make sound decisions about the right approach for you, arrange a consultation with at least one board certified plastic surgeon with plenty of experience treating eyes. Look for an expert with many tools and techniques to offer. When you find the right plastic surgeon partner, know that it’s likely he or she may still generally favor eyelid surgery as the most effective strategy for eye rejuvenation. This doesn’t mean they want to push you toward surgery! It means they know that blepharoplasty is safe, the effects are long-lasting, it involves a fairly easy recovery and it is lower in cost than most other procedures. They will have worked with many patients who are delighted with the results from eyelid surgery—in a way, it’s natural for plastic surgeons to want to deliver the best possible outcome for each and every patient. At the same time, surgeons know that surgery is not in the cards for every man and woman concerned about aging eyelids. A plastic surgeon who enjoys performing eye procedures will have many blepharoplasty alternatives to tell you about.
