Young people are often considered “wide-eyed” because of their optimism, but it is also true in a literal sense: younger eyes open more fully. When you were an adolescent, presumably the only time your eyelids felt heavy was when you were extremely tired. As you have aged, however, you may have noticed that your eyelids hang lower even after getting plenty of sleep.
Sagging eyelids are a top cosmetic concern for patients who are 35 and older. Dr. Robert Galiano, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago, offers both surgical and non-surgical procedures that can help to elevate the eyelids to a more youthful position. Continue reading “What Can I Do About Droopy Eyelids?”