The delicate skin on the eyelids can loosen over time due to natural aging and changes in muscle tone, often leading to droopy eyelids and a tired appearance. At Advanced Dermatology, we offer treatments to lift and rejuvenate the eyelids, helping your eyes look brighter and more refreshed.

Medical Causes of Droopy Eyelids

In addition to natural aging and collagen loss, droopy eyelids (also called ptosis) can be caused by weakened eyelid muscles, nerve damage, or certain neurological conditions like myasthenia gravis. Trauma or injury may also play a role. In some cases, eyelid drooping is only cosmetic, but it can also interfere with vision or signal an underlying health issue. 

A dermatologist can evaluate your symptoms and let you know if you should also see an eye specialist or another physician.

Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Droopy Eyelids

If you’re noticing drooping or sagging in the eyelids but aren’t ready for surgery, there are several effective nonsurgical treatments that can help. These options work by tightening skin, stimulating collagen, and relaxing overactive muscles, resulting in a fresher, more lifted look with little to no downtime.

  • Tissue Tightening – Pellevé, a skin tightening treatment, uses radiofrequency energy to gently heat the skin, stimulating collagen production and gradually tightening loose eyelid tissue. It’s a noninvasive treatment with no downtime, making it a good option for patients seeking subtle lifting and smoother skin texture.
  • Lasers – Laser treatments can target fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation around the eyes while also encouraging new collagen growth. By resurfacing the skin, lasers improve tone and texture, leaving the eyelid area looking brighter and more youthful.
  • Botulinum Toxin – Neuromodulators like Botox Cosmetic®, Dysport, or Xeomin relax overactive muscles around the eyes that contribute to wrinkles, drooping, or a heavy look. When carefully placed, they create a more open and refreshed appearance without surgery. Results are temporary but typically last several months.
  • Ultrasound – Ultherapy® delivers focused ultrasound energy deep beneath the skin’s surface to lift and tighten eyelid tissue naturally. It stimulates collagen remodeling, producing gradual, long-lasting results that continue to improve over several months.
  • Radiofrequency therapy – Thermage® uses controlled radiofrequency heat to firm skin and smooth wrinkles around the eyes. It’s especially effective for tightening crepey eyelid skin and improving definition, with results that develop over time as collagen strengthens.

Sometimes the loss of collagen is too great for non-surgical procedures and needs to be addressed with surgeries like a blepharoplasty or brow-lift.

Schedule a Consultation in Glencoe or Lincolnshire

If you’re experiencing drooping eyelids and are looking for solutions, schedule a consultation with one of our Chicagloand dermatolgists for these issues. Our team can create a personalized treatment plan to rejuvenate your appearance. Contact us to book your appointment at one of our nearby north shore locations in Lincolnshire or Glencoe.