A Fresh Look: Eyelid Correction Without Surgery
Have you ever seen someone wearing large, dark sunglasses while it was pouring with rain? Perhaps they had just undergone traditional eyelid surgery.
At Beauty & Mind in Amsterdam, we know that surgery is far from always necessary to improve the appearance of the eyelids. New technologies make it possible to firm and lift the skin around the eyes without incisions.
One example is SMAS lifting with Ultraformer III HIFU. This advanced technology works towards firmer skin around the eyes and a fresh, open look.
The physical and emotional discomfort of drooping eyelids
Many people choose eyelid correction for more than aesthetic reasons. Drooping eyelids can also be troublesome because they obstruct vision, especially when the skin starts to sag over the eyes.
This can make daily activities such as reading, driving or watching television more difficult.
You can say you are as young as you feel, but drooping eyelids can make you look tired or older. For many people, this affects their confidence, and I understand that very well.
Physical symptoms can also develop, such as headaches or fatigue from constantly raising your eyebrows to see better.
They might seem like 'just eyelids', but they can cause considerable discomfort. For many people, that is reason enough to consider treatment.
What causes drooping eyelids?
Drooping eyelids often develop because the skin around the eyes loses elasticity and firmness with age. This can cause the skin to become loose and sag.
This happens more quickly in some people than others. Hereditary factors, lifestyle and personal characteristics play a role.
Hereditary factors can, for example, affect skin elasticity and the firmness of underlying tissue. Your lifestyle matters too. Not smoking and avoiding excessive sun exposure can contribute to good skin condition.
Your skin type and general health also play a part.
Some people mainly develop drooping eyelids while the rest of their face still looks firm. This is because the skin around the eyes is much thinner and therefore more susceptible to ageing and sagging.
What options are available for drooping eyelids?
There are various treatments for the eyelids and the skin around the eyes.
Surgical eyelid correction
During traditional eyelid surgery, excess skin and, if necessary, fatty tissue are removed through small incisions.
This treatment offers long-lasting results, but requires a recovery period and carries the risks of surgery.
Injectables: Botox and fillers
Botox is used to reduce expression lines around the eyes by relaxing the muscles. Fillers can restore lost volume and fill wrinkles.
These treatments provide temporary results and need to be repeated regularly.
Laser treatments
Laser treatments can firm the skin around the eyes and reduce fine lines. They can also be used to improve skin texture.
At Beauty & Mind, our options include ResurFX M22 around the eyes: a fractional laser treatment that stimulates collagen renewal.
Microdermabrasion and chemical peels
These treatments renew the skin's surface by removing dead skin cells. They are used to address fine lines, pigmentation spots and uneven skin texture.
SMAS lifting
SMAS lifting offers a treatment without surgery for firming and lifting the skin around the eyes.
The treatment uses advanced technology to address the skin without incisions. You work towards a firmer appearance without the lengthy recovery period following surgery.
Eyelid correction with SMAS lifting
Everyone naturally chooses the treatment that suits them best. But since we began providing natural eyelid treatments with SMAS lifting at Beauty & Mind, this has become one of our favourites.
The treatment reflects our preference for visible improvement while preserving a natural appearance.
For the eyelids, we offer a separate thirty-minute Ultraformer III HIFU treatment. The treatment head and application are tailored to this small area.
How does the treatment work?
Ultraformer uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen production and firm the skin around the eyes.
The aim is a lifted appearance and a fresher look, without surgery.
Why do the results develop gradually?
Your body needs time to produce new collagen.
Shortly after treatment, the skin may already feel firmer. In the months that follow, collagen renewal continues, making the improvement gradually more noticeable.
This is exactly why we call it a natural treatment: we stimulate your own skin's renewal process.
A fresh look, natural beauty: our mission at Beauty & Mind
At Beauty & Mind in Amsterdam, our passion revolves around natural beauty.
With treatments such as SMAS lifting for the eyelids, we want to enhance every client's unique features naturally.
We believe beauty in its purest form deserves to be celebrated. That is why we choose treatments that support natural-looking results, with attention to safety and effectiveness.
This belief forms the foundation of everything we do, from our treatment range to the personal attention every client receives.
Skin Therapist
Frequently asked questions about eyelid correction without surgery
What causes drooping eyelids?
Drooping eyelids often develop because the skin around the eyes loses elasticity and firmness with age.
Hereditary factors, lifestyle and personal characteristics affect how quickly this process develops.
What treatments are available for drooping eyelids?
There are several options, including surgical eyelid correction and treatments that improve the skin around the eyes, such as lasers and SMAS lifting.
Botox, fillers, microdermabrasion and peels target other aspects of the eye area, such as wrinkles, volume and skin texture. During a consultation, we discuss which treatment suits your wishes.
What is the difference between SMAS lifting and surgical eyelid correction?
During surgical eyelid correction, excess skin is removed through incisions.
SMAS lifting uses Ultraformer technology to firm the skin around the eyes without cutting. The treatment stimulates collagen production and works towards a lifted appearance.
What can I expect during treatment?
Eyelid treatment at Beauty & Mind takes thirty minutes.
We use an appropriate treatment head to deliver focused ultrasound energy. The improvement continues to develop in the months after treatment through the production of new collagen.
Is SMAS lifting safe?
Ultraformer uses focused ultrasound energy and different treatment heads tailored to the treatment area.
For the eyelids, we select an appropriate cartridge and application. During your appointment, we assess your skin and discuss the treatment, preparation and aftercare.
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