Does plucking eyebrows cause droopy eyelids? How should it be remedied?
Plucking eyebrows to shape and help the face become balanced is a common beauty habit for many people. However, many women are concerned that this action may lead to droopy eyelids. So, does plucking eyebrows cause droopy eyelids and what are the remedies? Let’s find out in the following article!
1. Answering whether plucking eyebrows causes droopy eyelids?
The action of plucking eyebrows does not directly affect the eyelid lifting muscles, so it is not a direct cause of droopy eyelids. However, if done incorrectly and for a long time, it can become a contributing factor that increases the risk of droopy eyelids.
Because when you use tweezers to pull and yank the eyebrow hair, it creates a pulling force on the surrounding skin, which can gradually reduce the skin’s elasticity, causing the skin to lose its firmness. Over time, the loss of collagen and elastin in this area of skin, combined with the natural aging process, can cause the eyebrow area to sag. This can lead to droopy eyelids or exacerbate this condition.
In addition, plucking eyebrows incorrectly can lead to several harmful effects such as:
- Skin damage: Using too much force or tweezers with sharp tips can cause scratches, bleeding, pain, and damage to the skin surface.
- Folliculitis and infection: If the tool (tweezers) is not properly sanitized, bacteria can enter the open pores after plucking, causing inflammation and redness.
- Ingrown hairs: When plucking in the wrong direction of hair growth, the tip of the hair may not exit the skin surface but curl and grow inward, causing itching, swelling, and pimples.
- Enlarged pores: Frequent eyebrow plucking can cause the pores in this area to dilate, making the skin surface less smooth.
- Sparse eyebrows and loss of natural shape: Over-plucking or plucking in the wrong place can damage the natural shape of the eyebrows, making them sparse, uneven, and difficult to restore to their original state.
2. Causes of eyebrow plucking leading to saggingEyelids droop after a period of eyebrow plucking may be due to the following reasons:Using tweezers that are too dull will cause you to apply strong force on the skin, damaging it.[/caption]
2.3. Abuse of eyebrow plucking
Plucking eyebrows too frequently does not give the skin around the eyebrows enough time to rest and recover. Moreover, the pores will be continuously affected, and the skin will be constantly stretched, reducing its natural regeneration ability. This causes the skin in this area to quickly lose elasticity, become loose, and more prone to sagging.
3. How to fix sagging eyelids due to eyebrow plucking
After answering whether eyebrow plucking causes sagging eyelids and understanding the causes of this condition, many women want to find ways to remedy it to regain a more youthful appearance. Fortunately, there are many methods to help women improve and restore firmness to this area of skin, such as:
3.1. Home care for sagging eyelids
To remedy sagging eyelids due to eyebrow plucking, first, you need to let the skin around the eyes rest completely, avoiding irritants such as makeup or rubbing. At the same time, apply a cold compress for about 10 – 15 minutes, 2 – 3 times a day to reduce swelling and support effective recovery.
Note: Do not apply ice directly to the eyelid area as it may cause frostbite and damage to the skin. heavy.
3.2. Use creams containing anti-inflammatory agents
You can use creams containing anti-inflammatory agents such as green tea extract, gotu kola, licorice, aloe vera, Vitamin E, Arnica, Retinol… to help soothe the irritated skin from eyebrow plucking, reduce redness, and support the healing process. Women should apply anti-inflammatory cream to the drooping eyelid area twice a day, in the morning and evening after cleansing the skin.
Note:
- Choose products from reputable brands with clear origins.
- Be careful to apply gently and avoid direct contact of the product with the eyes.
- Always use sunscreen for the entire face, including the eye area during the day to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays – the leading cause of aging and loose skin around the eyes.
3.3. Treatment with laser
For skin that has lost its elasticity significantly, modern aesthetic technologies can provide quick and noticeable results. Among them, laser technology works by generating thermal energy that deeply impacts the dermis layer of the skin. This energy strongly stimulates the process of skin structure regeneration, increasing the production of new collagen and elastin. As a result, the skin around the eyes becomes firmer and smoother, thereby improving the height of the eyelids. Additionally, this technology can also be applied to safely remove excess eyebrow hair.
Note:
- It needs to be performed at reputable dermatology hospitals or aesthetic facilities, with specialized doctors directly examining and treating.
- After treatment, the skin may be red, slightly swollen, and requires recovery time. Women must strictly follow the post-laser care instructions from the doctor.
3.4. Eyelid crease, eyelid surgery
When the drooping eyelid condition is severe, affecting aesthetics and vision, women may consider the method of eyelid crease creation or eyelid surgery. Among them:
- Eyelid crease creation (Eyelid pinching): It is a non-surgical procedure, the doctor will create a connection from the eyelid skineyelids through aesthetic thread highlights, creating a new clear crease and lifting the eyelids. This method is suitable for young people with less sagging skin.
- Double eyelid surgery: The doctor will make a thin incision at the crease, remove excess skin, excess fat, and tighten the eyelid muscles, then stitch it back to create a new crease. This is a highly effective method for correcting droopy eyelids due to sagging skin and excess fat.
Note: Sisters should research carefully and choose licensed clinics, hospitals, or cosmetic centers with highly specialized doctors to avoid unwanted complications.
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4. How to prevent drooping eyelids from eyebrow plucking?
To avoid drooping eyelids when plucking eyebrows, ladies can refer to the following 4 important tips.
4.1. Should pluck eyebrows correctly
The correct plucking technique will minimize the force applied to the skin, thereby protecting the elasticity of the skin around the eyes. You should follow these steps for proper eyebrow plucking:
- Step 1: Sterilize the tweezers with alcohol or a specialized solution before use to prevent bacteria.
- Step 2: YouPlace a warm towel over the eyebrow area for about 2 – 3 minutes to open the pores, making it easier and less painful to pluck eyebrows. You can also pluck after washing your face with warm water.
- Step 3: Use one hand to gently pull the skin above the eyebrow towards the temple. This action helps to stabilize the skin area, allowing the hair to be pulled out of the follicle decisively instead of pulling the entire skin area along.
- Step 4: Determine the direction of eyebrow growth and pinch close to the root, pulling quickly and decisively in the direction of hair growth. Avoid pulling against the direction as it will cause pain and can easily damage the hair follicle.
4.2. Do not pluck eyebrows frequently
The skin under the eyebrows, like other areas of the body, needs time to recover and regenerate collagen and elastin fibers after each impact. If you continuously pluck your eyebrows every day, the skin does not have enough time to ‘heal’ and becomes weakened and loses elasticity. Instead, you should only trim your eyebrows when the hairs have grown long enough to disrupt the defined shape (about 6 – 8 weeks).
4.3. Care for eyebrows carefully after plucking
Caring for the skin in the eyebrow area after plucking helps soothe the skin, prevent inflammation, and support the healing process. Accordingly, you should:
- Soothing the skin instantly: Use an ice cube wrapped in a clean cloth on the plucked area to reduce swelling and redness and tighten pores.
- Moisturizing: Use a gentle moisturizer or eye cream to provide hydration, helping the skin to be soft and recover quickly.
- Protecting the skin from sunlight: Apply sunscreen to both the eye area and eyebrows during the day to prevent aging from UV rays.
- Avoiding makeup: Limit makeup, especially using eyebrow pencil or powder immediately after plucking to avoid clogging pores and infections.
4.4. You can apply other eyebrow shaping methods
If you are concerned about the effects of plucking eyebrows, you can consider other alternative methods such as:
- Shaving/Trimming eyebrows:
References
- Blepharoplasty. 29 04 2025. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blepharoplasty/about/pac-20385174 (accessed on 06 06 2025).
- Virginia Chamlee and Naomi Torres. How to Pluck Your Eyebrows: Tips & Techniques from Brow Experts. 18 04 2025. https://www.byrdie.com/how-to-pluck-eyebrows-1716826 (accessed on 06 06 2025).
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