Drooping eyelids are a common problem that affects many people. Due to natural ageing, genetic predisposition and various environmental factors, the skin of the upper eyelid can lose its elasticity and extend beyond the lash line. The result is a tired or aged appearance. An eyelid lift can be an effective solution, but non-surgical treatment options are often sought in particular. Below we reveal which home remedies can help against drooping eyelids. You can also find out about suitable treatment options.
What are drooping eyelids and how do they develop?
Drooping eyelids are caused by a lack of tension in the upper eyelid. This can make the eyes appear smaller and the gaze tired. The drooping eyelid can partially hang over the eyelid crease, rest on the lash line or, in extreme cases, partially protrude into the field of vision.
Drooping eyelids can occur as a result of the natural ageing process. The skin loses elasticity and the connective tissue becomes weaker. Due to the decrease in collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin, the tissue becomes increasingly slack.
External factors such as sunlight, eye irritation or smoking can also be potential risk factors. And finally, genetic predisposition also plays a role in some cases.
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What to do about drooping eyelids?
There are several ways and methods to combat drooping eyelids. However, the intensity of the effect depends on the severity – if they are already very pronounced, often only an eyelid lift can help.
- The right make-up technique
You can visually enlarge your eyes with the right make-up technique. Focus on the mobile eyelid. Use light eyeshadow for this and apply a dark shade on top. In general, you can make your eyes appear larger by applying a highlighter directly under the eyebrow. - Eye care: Which eye cream for drooping eyelids?
The skin around the eyes is particularly thin and sensitive. Intensive moisturizing care is important to avoid wrinkles caused by dryness. You can achieve a firming effect with certain active ingredients. When choosing an eye cream or eye serum, opt for products with hyaluronic acid and collagen.
Gentle injections of hyaluronic acid can help with deeper dark circles that do not improve with care alone. It plumps up the tissue in the tear trough area and thus reduces the visible shadows – for a more alert look. - Healthy lifestyle
In order to support the health of the skin, a healthy lifestyle should generally be observed. This includes a healthy diet, sufficient fluid intake and exercise. Also make sure you get enough sleep and minimize stress.
Can drooping eyelids be prevented?
To a certain extent, it is also possible to prevent drooping eyelids through a healthy lifestyle. Adequate sun protection also plays a particularly important role in this context. On the one hand, wearing sunglasses is recommended, on the other hand, applying eye care with a sun protection factor can be useful. However, this cannot prevent drooping eyelids, which are genetic.
Which home remedies help with drooping eyelids?
Drooping eyelids can also be treated with a few home remedies. These can, for example, have a decongestant effect or moisturize the skin.
- Cucumber and potato slices
Place cool cucumber or potato slices on your closed eyes for 10 minutes. They are effective moisturizers and can also reduce puffiness when cooled. - Tea compresses
The tannins contained in black tea have a firming effect. You can soak a cotton pad in cooled tea and place it on the eyelids in the same way as the cucumber slices. - Egg white mask
A homemade egg white mask can have a firming and toning effect. To do this, beat an egg and apply the egg white to the eyelids using a brush or fingertips. After 15 minutes, you can rinse it off carefully with warm water. - Aloe vera gel
- Aloe vera gel can also help with drooping eyelids thanks to its moisturizing effect. The gel should be left on for 20 minutes and then rinsed off with water.
- Facial exercises and massages
The tissue around the eyes can be relieved with facial exercises and massages. For example, you can raise your eyebrows and then half close your eyes. Hold this position for a few seconds and repeat the exercise a few times. For a massage, gently stroke from the root of the nose upwards along the eyebrow to the temple. Repeat this movement several times.
How do you get rid of drooping eyelids? – Effective treatment options with and without surgery
If home remedies and eye care do not help, there are some alternative treatment options for drooping eyelids.
- Eyelid lift
The upper eyelid lift is one of the surgical treatments. In blepharoplasty, excess skin is removed to tighten the upper eyelid. - Plasma pen
Drooping eyelids can also be treated using a plasma jet. Excess skin can be removed with pinpoint accuracy using the plasma pen. - Microneedling
In some cases, skin tightening around the eyes can also be achieved using microneedling. Especially in combination with radiofrequency with Morpheus 8, an improvement in drooping eyelids can be achieved depending on the extent of the problem.
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FAQ
How do I get rid of drooping eyelids?
How do I get rid of drooping eyelids?
Some home remedies and the right eye care can help against drooping eyelids. Eyelid lifting is one of the surgical options.
Can drooping eyelids disappear again?
Can drooping eyelids disappear again?
Drooping eyelids are usually a permanent condition caused by the natural ageing process or a genetic predisposition. They therefore do not disappear by themselves.
What really helps against drooping eyelids?
What really helps against drooping eyelids?
Eye care and home remedies can often only provide limited and temporary help. If you want to get rid of drooping eyelids permanently, an eyelid lift may be an effective treatment.
Is an eyelid lift covered by health insurance?
Is an eyelid lift covered by health insurance?
An eyelid lift is usually performed for aesthetic reasons. In this case, the costs are not covered by health insurance.
Written by:
Dr. med. Nauras Abuagela
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
Specialist in gentle anti-ageing treatments and innovative laser medicine. Dr. Abuagela combines medical expertise with a keen sense of aesthetic harmony and has been successfully treating patients with state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation procedures for years.
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