One of the first places tiredness and aging shows up is around our eyes. Our skin is thinner there and blood vessels are more visible, so when we’re tired, your eyes sometimes swell and look grey or bluish. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to correct tired eyes – ranging from home remedies to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures and even plastic surgery.
In this article, Dr. Karan Chopra, one of the most talented facial plastic surgeons in Miami explains your options for tired eyes. Dr. Chopra is fellowship trained in oculoplastic and facial aesthetic in addition to a full plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Chopra has helped hundreds of patients achieve their aesthetic goals with either surgical or non-surgical interventions.
If you suffer from allergies or other conditions that cause inflammation, such as blepharitis, this can also contribute to your tired-looking eyes. Treating the underlying medical condition can help improve the appearance of your eyes.
If you have dark circles under your eyes, this can also make you look tired. While there are a number of possible causes of dark circles, one of the most common is simply genetics. If you have family members with under eye dark circles, you’re more likely to have them yourself.
Other possible causes of dark circles include dehydration, sleeping on your back (which allows fluid to pool in your lower eyelids), and sun exposure (which can cause skin to thin and become discolored).
Many people rely on caffeine to help them get through the day. While it may give you a temporary energy boost, it can also lead to dehydration, which can exacerbate tiredness. To prevent this, drink plenty of water throughout the day and limit your intake of caffeinated beverages.
There are several things you can do to naturally fix tired-looking eyes, including:
most people need around eight hours of sleep per night. If you’re not getting enough, this can contribute to tired looking eyes.
stress can cause a number of problems, including tired eyes. Try to find ways to reduce stress in your life, such as more exercise, relaxation techniques, or yoga.
eating a diet that’s high in antioxidants and low in sugar can help improve the appearance of tired eyes.
if you have under eye bags, there are a few things you can try to get rid of them, including using an effective eye cream designed to target them, using cold compresses, and getting more sleep.
if your tired eyes are due to dryness, using artificial tears or other eye drops can help.
If natural solutions to correct your tired-looking eyes fail to deliver results, then it might be time for something else. If you’re looking for a more long-term solution to tired eyes, there are a number of injectable options available. These include:
Botox can be injected into the muscles around your eyes to help relax them and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This can also help improve the appearance of tired eyes. Dr. Chopra also uses Botox to perform a nonsurgical browlift by relaxing the downward pull on the tail of the eyebrow.
fillers can be used to plump up areas around your eyes that may have sunken in due to aging or weight loss. This can help make tired eyes look less sunken and tired. This is usually best for patients with fat loss or hollowness.
PRP is a type of blood plasma that’s rich in platelets. These platelets can help promote healing and regeneration, which can help improve the appearance of tired eyes by increasing skin thickness and improving skin quality.
Fillers can also be used to treat tired eyes and under eye bags. For tired eyes, fillers can be injected into the tear troughs, which are the hollow area below your eyes. This can help improve the appearance of dark circles and make tired eyes look less sunken.
For under eye bags, Dr. Chopra does not recommend the use of filler. Many times, filler in patients with eye bags or excess skin can produce an unnatural result that then requires surgery to repair. If you have issues from filler injected elsewhere, Dr. Chopra can offer solutions to help fix your issues resulting from filler injections around the eyes. can be injected into the muscles around your eyes. This can help relax the muscles and reduce the appearance of bags.
If you have wrinkled or crepey skin around your eyes, there are a number of things you can do to improve skin texture, including:
retinoids are compounds that can help improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. They can also help improve skin texture (Please insert period after all sentences).
eye creams can help hydrate and nourish the delicate skin around your eyes. Look for one that’s formulated for your specific needs, such as fine lines, dark circles, or dryness.
Exfoliating can help improve the appearance of wrinkled or crepey skin by removing dead skin cells and revealing new, fresh skin.
After a certain age or when the signs of tiredness become severe, injectables may no longer deliver desired results. And this might be a good time to look into surgical options.
If you’re wanting more than injectables and are looking for a more permanent solution to tired eyes, there are a number of surgical options available. These include:
this surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the upper eyelids. This can help improve the appearance of tired eyes.
this surgery involves removing excess skin and fat from the lower eyelids. This can help improve the appearance of tired eyes and dark circles.
this surgery involves lifting the brows to a higher position. This can help improve the appearance of tired eyes by reducing wrinkles and hooding.
If you’re considering any of these surgical options, please consult with Dr. Karan Chopra, a Miami plastic surgeon to discuss your specific needs and goals. Contact Dr. Chopra’s team today to set up an appointment.
There are a few different things you can do to make your eyes appear to be younger. Hyaluronic acid filler injections are the most common type, and they can be used for a variety of purposes, including skin boosters and tear trough filler. If the eyes are tired because of a structural problem, surgery may be a better option than other treatments. Excess skin and fat can be removed from the upper and/or lower eyelids through surgical procedures known as eyelid lifts. You also have the option of getting brow lift surgery, which is a procedure that raises the eyebrows and tightens the region of the upper face.
Tired eyes might have various causes. Most often, age thins and loses suppleness the skin. This can cause extra skin, wrinkles, and under eye hollowing. Fatigue or lack of sleep, allergies or sinus issues, excess screen time, smoking, a poor diet and dehydration are also common causes of tired-looking eyes.
The most prevalent reason of eyes that are puffy and tired looking is just getting older. The majority of cases of ptosis (drooping) are simply a natural part of aging. The skin and muscles of the eyelids become lax and less strong as a natural consequence of aging. This results in extra skin, which can make the affected area appear sagging.
Are you ready to take the journey towards a more youthful, refreshed look? I invite you to reach out to me and my team. Let’s discuss your goals and how facial fat grafting can help you achieve them. Remember, the first step is just a conversation. Let’s start that conversation today.
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