The effects of droopy eyelids on confidence and perception cannot be significant. In today’s fast-paced world, first impressions often rely on facial cues. Unfortunately, it can be hard to have positive first impressions when you are hiding your face because of a lack of confidence. Read on to find out how ptosis repair can immediately boost your self-esteem and help you make a great first impression with someone new.

 

What Are Droopy Eyelids?

Droopy eyelids—also called blepharoptosis, upper-eyelid ptosis, or ptosis—refer to a condition where the upper eyelids sag lower than is normal. This occurs when the underlying muscles weaken and can no longer support the weight of the eyelid.

Droopy eyelids can affect one or both eyelids, causing varying degrees of asymmetry. In some cases, the ptosis is so severe that the eyelid blocks the vision. 

The combined difficulties of increased facial asymmetry and disrupted vision can make this condition mentally draining and lower the self-esteem of patients who face it.

 

The Effects of Droopy Eyelids on Confidence and Perception

The psychological effects of a condition outside of your control that affects your physical appearance can be drastic.

At the office of Dr. Cutler Peck, we strive to help you see yourself in a positive light. If you are tired of looking tired, ptosis repair might be your best course of action to halt the effects of droopy eyelids on your confidence and perception. 

 

Self-Confidence

Seeing changes to your appearance caused by blepharoptosis can make you constantly worried about how you look and decrease the confidence you have in your appearance. The longer you remain unconfident in yourself, the longer you will struggle when trying to form new social connections. It can be hard to make a new friend or even have a casual conversation when you are distracted by the thought of what the other person sees or thinks when they see you. 

This can lead to people perceiving you as someone who is disinterested in the conversation, overly reserved, or perpetually down. People may even notice those personality traits before they notice the physical symptoms of your blepharoptosis.

When you do not like what you see in the mirror, it is unfortunate but understandable that you may feel uncomfortable having others looking at you as well.

 

Physical Assumptions

Despite the reminders not to judge a book by its cover, the unfortunate reality is that people form beliefs about others based on how they look. Though these initial impressions are not set in stone, it can be complicated to overcome them. If you look tired all the time because of your ptosis, you might come across as weak, sickly, or lacking verve. 

These perceptions affect the way people interact with you and can result in more tense and less respectful relationships. In fact, many patients have admitted that their lack of confidence has hurt their performance at work both because of their disinclination to engage in certain ways and because of others’ altered perceptions and treatment of them. 

People should not treat you poorly because of your sagging eyelids. Nonetheless, if you would be happier and more confident with an amended eyelid appearance, there are custom treatments available for you.

 

Oculoplastic Repair Options

Oculofacial plastic surgery exists to help patients just like you. If drooping eyelids are affecting your quality of life or relationships, do not hesitate to undergo treatment. Most people feel more sure of themselves after seeing the initial results of their ptosis repair surgery and have greater success in all areas of life.

 

Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery technique that seeks to correct ptosis by reducing excess skin, eliminating pockets of fat, and lifting the eyelids into a raised position. The result is a more wakeful, youthful appearance, which can do wonders for your mindset. Eyelid repair surgery is an excellent choice for those who want to restore their confidence, which has decreased because of ptosis.

 

Your Idaho Falls Surgery Options

Dr. Cutler Peck offers eyelid surgery in Idaho Falls to help patients with all degrees of ptosis. Even minor sagging in your eyelid can create dips in your self-confidence, so it is important to reach out for a consultation sooner rather than later. Learn everything you need to know about blepharoptosis repair by calling today.