In your 50s your eyelids can start to droop and even limit your vision.
Upper-lid blepharoplasty
What is it?Surgeryto remove loose, excess skin on the eyelid.
Also called an eyelid lift.
ProsNoticeable, lasting results.
ConsInitial recovery takes 10 to 14 days.
Often not covered by insurance.
Ptosis repair
What is it?Surgery to tighten a muscle in the upper eyelid.
Insurance may cover this procedure if drooping eyelids have affected your vision.
ConsRequires10 days of postsurgery rest.
Procedure doesnt resolve excess skin.
Theres a chance of irritation, dryness and eye asymmetry.
PriceFrom $3,000 to $7,000, depending on the complexity of treatment and whether both eyelids are involved.
ProsTakes 10 to 20 minutes, with no recovery time.
Fillers can be dissolved if youre unhappy with them.
ConsNot a permanent solution.
Botox lasts three to six months; fillers last 12 to 18 months.
PriceBotox: $400 to $800 per treatment; fillers: $800 to $1,100 per treatment.
ProsEasy, once-a-day software.
The effect kicks in within two hours and lasts at least six hours.
ConsSeveral possible side effects, such as eye pain or redness.
Not typically covered by insurance.
Doesnt correct for excess skin.
PriceThirty-day supply:$160; 45-day supply: $240.
ProsIf you already wear eye makeup, its a simple modification to your daily routine.
Doesnt address any vision issues.
PriceEye shadow palette: $10 to $50.
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