From Wellbeing Magazine · Editorial Team · · 1m 20s
Tired Eyes: Three Changes, One Solution
Three facial changes cause tired eyes; surgery may fix them.
In brief
Three facial changes cause tired eyes; surgery may fix them. Three anatomic changes, upper eyelid skin, hooded eyebrows, and lower eyelid fat, can make eyes look tired, with surgery as a potential fix. Originally reported by Wellbeing Magazine.
Mary's tired eyes
Mary, a business owner in her 50s, notices her eyes resemble her mother's less bright, shadowed appearance.
Paul's tired eyes
Paul, a pharmaceutical executive in his 60s, feels his eyes look puffy and aged after long runs and bike rides.
Three changes cause tired eyes
Three anatomic changes, redundant upper eyelid skin, hooded eyebrows, and bulging lower eyelid fat, can make eyes look tired.
Upper eyelid skin issue
Redundant upper eyelid skin covers more of the upper eyelid, making eye makeup difficult for women.
Hooded eyebrows
Hooded eyebrows cause folded upper eyelid skin and shadowing, making eyes appear less open and dull.
Lower eyelid fat issue
Bulging lower eyelid fat creates shadowing that coarsens appearance and makes eyes look tired.
Surgery options
Blepharoplasty may remove excess skin or reposition fat to reduce tired eye appearance.
Consultation needed
A consultation with a facial plastic surgeon determines if surgery is right for tired eyes.
What to expect
Surgery risks include eye damage, nerve injury, scarring, and dry eyes; results vary by individual.
The takeaway
Three anatomic changes, upper eyelid skin, hooded eyebrows, and lower eyelid fat, can make eyes look tired, with surgery as a potential fix.
