5 stages of aging of the skin around the eyes

Why does this happen and what to do if your eyelids droop

The cause of the phenomenon is age-related changes. Over time, the skin loses its elasticity and tone, and folds begin to form on it. This is caused by an age-related decrease in the synthesis of elastin and collagen - the two main structural proteins that form the skin framework. For the skin of the eyelids, which are particularly thin, even the slightest loss of these connections immediately manifests itself as ptosis (drooping and/or sagging).

Of course, such a violation requires correction. Indications for it are:

too massive eyelids, forming a “tired” face;
enlarged folds of skin formed by the upper eyelids;
drooping of the lower eyelids with the formation of “bags”;
accumulation of fatty deposits in the periocular area;
moving the corners of the eyes downwards.

These are cosmetic reasons that do not objectively harm human health. Nevertheless, it is sometimes necessary to correct sagging eyelids for medical reasons, since this disorder can lead to:

entropion (turning of the eyelids);
exophthalmos (protrusion of the eyeball).

Wrinkles and bags under the eyes can be removed at home

And thousands of women have already dealt with this! Just without leaving home. Without expensive (and not always safe) help from plastic surgeons, massage therapists and cosmetologists.

Do you want to know how to remove the nasolacrimal groove with special exercises and get rid of annoying wrinkles forever?

What to do if the upper or lower eyelid droops

There are non-surgical measures that will help with mild prolapse:

Thoughtful eye makeup using predominantly light shades and giving the eyebrows the correct shape. These methods will not correct sagging eyelids, but will help make it less noticeable.
Using cooling ice masks on the skin around the eyes. Such masks lead to some reduction in ptosis due to the narrowing of blood vessels and a reduction in tissue swelling.
Healthy sleep , as well as sufficient hydration of the skin around the eyes.
Injection cosmetology with the introduction of botulinum toxins or fillers.

Stage 1: dark circles under the eyes

Since the skin around the eyes is only about 0.5 mm thick, while other areas of the face can be as thick as 2 mm, it ages quickly, resulting in dryness and thinning. The first sign of this process is the appearance of shadows on the lower eyelid.

This can happen for various reasons. For example, due to the fact that blood vessels begin to show through. Sometimes the formation of shadows can occur due to the accumulation of metabolic products - hemosiderin. Additionally, some people already have facial anatomy that creates shadows in these areas due to protruding cheeks, which only adds to the unsightly effect.

Aesthetic medicine offers several solutions to eliminate dark circles under the eyes:

In the case of translucent blood vessels, peelings, mesotherapy or the use of lifting threads can be used. These procedures strengthen, tighten and rejuvenate the skin.
Mesotherapy will help with the formation of shadows under the eyes due to hemosiderin. After about 2 treatments, the skin becomes much brighter and younger.
If a faster rejuvenation effect is needed, self-absorbable threads can be installed. After their resorption, the skin will be youthful and denser due to the formation of new elastin and collagen - the main elements of elastic and youthful skin.

Mesotherapy around the eyes before and after
The choice of procedures depends on the age of the patient and the degree of the problem he is facing.

Surgical correction

The most effective way to get rid of drooping eyelids is plastic surgery. Blepharoplasty can remove ptosis, excess skin around the eyes, and fat deposits on the eyelids.

At SM-Plastika, this intervention is carried out in a day hospital using general or local (as appropriate) anesthesia. This procedure lasts 2-3 hours depending on the volume:

correction of sagging upper eyelids with possible muscle plastic surgery;
elimination of under-eye bags by plastic surgery of the lower eyelids;
circular blepharoplasty, in which the appearance of the entire periocular area is corrected, often combining it with muscle tightening.

If the changes are mild, our surgeons can tighten the skin of the eyelids using transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The advantage of this gentle operation is that it is performed through microscopic punctures on the inner surface of the eyelids. In addition to shortening the rehabilitation period, this technique guarantees the absence of any traces of surgical intervention on the skin.

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Stage 2: swelling

Puffiness under the eyes is a complex topic because its occurrence is often associated with pathophysiology, kidney disease, or excessive consumption of high-protein dairy products. Depending on the cause of the diagnosed problem, medical or cosmetic methods are used.

If the swelling is associated with organ dysfunction, you will have to be treated by a specialized specialist, for example, renal edema is the prerogative of a urologist, and endocrine disorders are eliminated by an endocrinologist.

If swelling is associated with aging and sagging tissue, then the most popular and effective treatment in aesthetic medicine will be mesotherapy or carboxytherapy, which improve blood and lymph circulation.

Carboxytherapy is a stimulating procedure in which, under the influence of carbon dioxide, restoration and regenerative processes in tissues are stimulated and the toxins accumulated in the skin are quickly eliminated. The skin after the procedure becomes healthy and restored. Carboxytherapy effectively rejuvenates the area around the eyes, as it has anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effects.

Carboxytherapy before and after. Photo 1

Carboxytherapy before and after. Photo 2

However, if the swelling is due to a fatty hernia, you should see a plastic surgeon for blepharoplasty. Now it can be done without a scalpel and general anesthesia - using the laser method.

Recovery after surgery

On the first day after correction, cold compresses on the periocular area will be useful - they will reduce the severity of tissue swelling and help eliminate hematomas faster. 5-6 days after the operation you will need to come to an appointment at SM-Plastika to have the stitches removed. After 10-14 days, all the consequences of the operation will disappear.

For 2 weeks you will need to avoid intense physical activity, especially try to avoid bending over and turning your head suddenly. For a month, our doctors do not recommend visiting the sauna or taking a hot shower.

Effect of the procedure

If you decide to remove sagging eyelids above or below your eyes, the final results of the correction can only be seen after a month and a half. Depending on the type of operation, these may include:

correction of age-related sagging skin on the eyelids;
tightening the muscle tissue surrounding the eye;
elimination of excess fatty tissue on the eyelids, above and under the eyes;
raising the downturned corners of the eyes;
change in the section of the palpebral fissure;
getting rid of various eyelid defects.

The big advantage of blepharoplasty is that the results of the operation almost always last for the rest of your life. This means that by undergoing this correction in our clinic just once, you will forever guarantee yourself no sagging skin in the periocular area.

You don't know what to do if your eyelid is drooping and you want to regain your great appearance? Seek help from medical surgeons! This can be done by phone. +7 or through the form on the website.

The main causes of aging of the skin around the eyes

How to effectively remove dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles and folds without thoroughly understanding the reasons for their appearance?

Is it possible?

No.

Therefore, we move on to analyzing cause-and-effect relationships.

Physical factors

For those who are puzzled by the problem of how to remove the nasolacrimal groove, folds and swelling around the eyes, there is great news!

Most often, age is not the dominant cause of facial deformities. Factors completely under your control have a much greater influence with a minus sign:

Bad habits . Toxins have a detrimental effect on the skin, causing premature aging. Still smoking and drinking alcohol?

Health status . For example, disruption of the endocrine glands destroys the freshness of the skin. Keep your health under control.

Poor posture and other types of skeletal deformities . Few people think that this affects the condition of their facial skin. But it's a fact!

Features of skin structure and type . Thin and dry skin becomes covered with fine wrinkles before dense and oily skin. Here you are powerless, it's all about genetics.

Photoaging . UV radiation destroys collagen and elastane fibers. You'll have to give up your favorite sunbathing habit!

Dramatic weight loss . The skin on the face sags, not having time to adapt to new volumes. Lose weight gradually.

Incorrect use of skin care cosmetics . Creams for the skin around the eyes should match your skin type. Make your choice consciously.

None of these reasons apply to you? Do you choose your care products meticulously, stick to a regimen and eat right, but your eyes still lose their shine and youth?

So it's a matter of emotions. This is the subject of the next paragraph.

Psychosomatics

Don't you find it strange that psychology is still not taught in school? The whole world has long known the influence of emotions on our lives. Including beauty and health.

Is it possible to remove bruises under the eyes, swelling and folds just by working on psychosomatics?

Hardly.

But for a lasting effect, an integrated approach is needed. Therefore, it is definitely necessary to work through old emotions.

Yes, applying a ready-made mask or cream to relaxing music is faster and more enjoyable than digging up and reliving old grievances. But the main root cause lies precisely here.

Negative emotions cause tension and deformation of the subcutaneous muscles of the face. From here:

Pain;
Spasms;
Fatigue;
Physical stress.

But the biggest danger of negative emotions is their ability to accumulate!

The habit of restraining emotions usually begins in childhood. Remember the constant comments from parents:

Do not Cry!
Laugh quieter!
Stop complaining about the neighbor's boy and at the same time about the whole world!

So, having matured, you continue, out of habit, to be as restrained as possible:

Hiding your choking tears;
Hold back resentment, anger, irritation;
You demonstrate willpower and the ability to control yourself in any situation.

What's the result?

The layering of negative emotions results in tightness and tension in the muscles. And this, in turn, leaves its mark on the entire body, including leaving deformations on the face in the form of:

Edematous nasal tears;
Bags under the eyes;
Wrinkled mesh.

So what emotions are so merciless to the beauty of your eyes?

The muscles of the upper and lower eyelids suffer from tension caused by fear of something that frightened you in the past or continues to frighten you in the present. This, on a visual level, provokes an attempt to narrow one’s horizons, to close oneself in a “shell” through self-isolation and complete immersion in oneself.

Also, swollen nasal tears and a painful area under the eyes indicate “unshed” tears since childhood. The habit of smiling through sobs, when there is a lump in your throat and you want to howl, does not reflect well on beauty. Here's where:

Swelling and bruising under the eyes;
Painting bags;
Sufas (swelling in the cheekbones);
Nasolacrimal groove.

As you can see, the consequences are not very good. But believe me, you can handle this too!

Finally, we come to the practical part of the article. And now we’ll tell you how to remove drooping upper eyelids, bruises and wrinkles in different ways.