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Eyelid sagging

michelle_s_phxaz

17 years ago

My skin is in pretty good condition for my age (38) but my eyelids are starting to droop. Is there a cream, product, magic dust, anything that will help tighten the skin above the eyes? Below my eyes is fine, and my crow's feet are minimal, I am just starting to look tired all the time and my eyes aren't as wide as they used to be.

Thanks!

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jannie
17 years ago
My uncle had sagging upper eyelids. He went to a doctor,who did plastic surgery and fixed them. But it was not a cosmetic procedure,it was necessary because his sagging lids were causing vision problems. Due to this,it was fully covered by his health insurance.
michelle_s_phxaz
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks Jannie, but I am looking for alternatives to surgery. I wouldn't qualify for that anyway, mine is definitely more of a vanity problem than a vision one!!! Thanks though!

I have seen some eye creams out there but I don't know which would be best for helping to tighten the upper lids.
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I researched several programs and finally bought a video from www.flexeffect.com. You can go to their website and read a lot of info about it.

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Boopadaboo
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I use this - I think you can get it elsewhere, but I get it from QVC. You can feel it tightening the skin as it dries. If I put on too much it really feels tight. I only use it on my eyelids, but I guess according to the description you can use it on other parts of the face too.

Item Number A97395

Principal Secret Advanced Continuous Lift Serum

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The Advanced Continuous Lift contains vitamins A, C, and E, wheat proteins, marine collagen, and amino acids. These ingredients aid in rejuvenating damaged skin and enhance the overall tone and texture of the skin. The unique complex visibly firms the face, neck, and eye areas. Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.
ming001
11 years ago
You could get a nonsurgical lift with botox or dysport.

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