People with drooping eyelids should fix them before they lose confidence and lead to health problems.

Many people with drooping eyelids may be very worried about them, because even though there is no pain, drooping eyelids can affect vision and self-confidence. Some people have drooping eyelids from birth, while others develop them with age or due to accidents. If left untreated for a long time, the problem can worsen and affect quality of life. Today, we would like to invite everyone to understand the causes and appropriate solutions.

How Do Drooping Eyelids Cause Eyelids?

Drooping eyelids are a deformity that can be caused by several factors, both from natural structure and age-related degeneration. Let's look at the main causes of this problem.

Eye Structure

Eye structure is a major factor in causing drooping eyelids, especially in cases where the outer corners of the eyes naturally point downwards, or if the orbital bone is more curved than normal at the outer corner of the eye. This creates a difference in level between the inner and outer corners of the eye, resulting in an unbalanced appearance. Some people may have this characteristic since birth, which is often a result of genetics.

Brow Bone

The shape of the brow bone directly affects the shape of the eyes, in terms of thickness, size, and curvature of the bone. Some people have a brow bone that is more curved at the end than normal, causing the shape of the eye to follow the bone, resulting in drooping eyelids. In addition, if the brow bone is thick, it may make the eyelids appear puffy, especially at the outer corners of the eyes. The outer corners of the eyes may constrict and droop.

Eyelids

Problems with the eyelids are often found in cases of excess eyelid tissue or an accumulation of fat that makes the eyelids thicker than normal, especially when there is more eyelid tissue at the outer corner of the eye than at the inner corner, creating an imbalance that causes the outer corner of the eye to appear sagging and drooping. This uneven distribution of fat can be caused by either genetics or age-related degeneration.

Causes of Drooping Outer Corners of the Eyes

Drooping outer corners of the eyes are when the edge of the eyelid droops more than normal, which can be caused by many factors. Knowing the root cause will help to make the treatment more targeted and effective.

Aging

As we age, the muscles and tissues around the eyes naturally deteriorate. The attachment of the eye muscles weakens, causing the eyelids to gradually droop, obscuring vision more and more. In addition, the decrease in collagen and elastin in the skin causes sagging, resulting in a more pronounced drooping of the outer corners of the eyes.

Genetics

Ptosis (drooping eyelids) caused by genetics is often associated with abnormalities of the eye's nerves and muscles from birth, resulting in the inability to fully open the eyes. In some severe cases, strabismus (crossed eyes) or amblyopia (lazy eye) may also occur. If left uncorrected in childhood, this can affect visual development and self-confidence in the long term.

Various Behaviors

Certain behaviors can trigger ptosis, such as frequent eye rubbing in people with eye allergies, improper contact lens use or inadequate cleaning leading to allergies, regularly staying up late, or prolonged computer use, which causes eye muscles to become fatigued and deteriorate faster than normal.

Severe Eye Injuries

Eye injuries, especially those involving eyelid tears, can result in ptosis. Even after wound treatment, scarring and healing can cause tissue pulling, leading to subsequent ptosis.

Methods to Correct Drooping Eyelids

There are several ways to correct drooping eyelids, depending on the cause and severity of the problem. Choosing the right method for the problem will help improve the results. The treatment methods include:

Subbrow Lift Surgery

Subbrow Lift surgery, also known as Subbrow Lift, is suitable for those who already have double eyelids and only want to correct drooping eyelids. The doctor will remove excess skin and fat, lift the outer corner of the eye, and suture it to the skin under the eyebrow. The advantage of this method is that the scar is hidden under the eyebrow, making it almost invisible. The results look natural and last a long time.&bsp;

Double Eyelid Surgery

For those with drooping eyelids along with hidden double eyelids. Eyelid lift surgery combined with double eyelid surgery can address all problems in one go. This method is suitable for those who want to refine both the eyelid crease and the outer corners of the eyes. The doctor will remove excess eyelid skin and create a beautiful eyelid crease while lifting the outer corners of the eyes to the appropriate level, making the eyes appear brighter and more balanced.

 Article Summary

People with drooping eyelids don't need to worry; this problem can be corrected with appropriate treatment. The choice of treatment should consider the cause and severity of the problem, or you can consult a specialist ophthalmologist at Sky Clinic, who is skilled in double eyelid surgery, inner corner eyelid surgery, correction of ptosis (weak eyelid muscles), concealed scars under the eyebrow, rearrangement of sub-eye fat, and removal of under-eye bags, to receive the most suitable treatment for your problem.