Try an Eyelid Lift (and 6 Other Techniques) for the Look of Bigger, Brighter Eyes

 

Wrinkles, bags, red eyes, drooping lids, crow’s feet, and dark under-eye circles are some of those annoying, telltale signs that your skin may be aging faster than you are. We all wish we could avoid these dreaded changes that make us look older and tired, but the eyes are one of the areas that tend to age the fastest. The skin in this part of the face is significantly thinner and weaker compared to that on the cheeks and elsewhere, so it’s more vulnerable to damage. Plus, the superficial fat pads may eventually begin to separate. Additionally, our eyes are constantly moving, so the muscles are being thoroughly worked during daily life. Thus, it’s common for the skin to get stretched and form wrinkles. One frequently chosen method for enhancing the area surrounding the eyes is an eyelid lift, known medically as a blepharoplasty. The Philadelphia area-based Cross Medical Group frequently recommends this strategy for patients who want to address signs of aging, stress, and fatigue around the eyes. You can also use these non-surgical techniques to make your eyes look larger and more illuminated while you plan for your procedure or further consider your options:

1. Give Your Eyes a Massage 

When your eyes are looking dry, dull, and tired—such as after you’ve been staring at a screen for a long time or had a sleepless night—you can perform a self-massage to boost blood circulation and relieve tense muscles. Massage the eye socket bones, press down on the pressure points, and firmly rub your temples. 

2. Get Plenty of Rest 

Makeup and cosmetic techniques can only do so much to hide the fact that you’re exhausted. You really need to keep your eyes and skin healthy by fixing your sleep schedule as necessary and getting enough sleep at night. Sleep gives your skin the opportunity to repair damage, balance pH levels, eliminate toxins, and generate new skin cells. 

3. Watch What You’re Eating and Drinking 

If your skin still looks washed out and discolored despite everything else you’ve been doing, you might not be getting the nourishment you need from your diet. Cut down on your salt intake as sodium causes water retention, making your face look puffy. Excess alcohol can also cause dehydration. Instead, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration and flush out the salt. 

4. Use a Good Eye Cream 

The moisturizers and serums that work well on the rest of the face aren’t enough for the eye area. You need to look for products that are specifically formulated for reducing signs of aging on the super delicate skin around the eyes, are mild enough to not cause stinging or inflammation, and contain collagen-regenerating ingredients.

Vitamin C, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and retinols are some of the most powerful anti-aging ingredients you should look for to keep your skin healthy. Creams containing caffeine will help to reduce the redness, puffiness, and dark circles around the eyes, as caffeine is vasoconstrictive, meaning that it reduces blood flow to the area, and it’s anti-inflammatory. 

5. Use Makeup Tricks 

If you want to make your eyes look more rested, sleep is still the best strategy, but if you are short on time, makeup can do wonders for highlighting the eyes’ natural beauty while hiding signs of aging or sleep deprivation. Instead of using a black eyeliner, use a nude or white eyeliner on the lower waterline area instead. This will make your eyes instantly look bigger and sparkle. Gently apply a concealer to cover up darkened areas and curl your lashes to make your eyes look more open. 

6. Protect Your Eyes from UV Rays 

Even if you apply sunscreen to the rest of your face and body, the eyelids are one of those areas that most people forget about. Quality sunglasses provide most of the protection you’ll need, but you also need to apply a sunscreen around the eyes or use an eye cream that contains SPF.  

Eyelid surgery is an ideal way to dramatically correct sagging skin and bags around the eyes, leading to a long-lasting rested appearance—and often a corresponding boost in confidence. 

Discover more about making your eyes look more youthful and awake with the benefits of blepharoplasty from Cross Medical Group. For more advice on surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures, give them a call at (215) 561-9100, or submit a contact form to request a consultation.