Training program for correcting hooded upper eyelids

Author: Kristina Bondareva - facebuilding coach.
2016-09-19

Target of the workouts: To lift the sagging upper eyelid and prevent it from sagging.

Objectives of the workouts:

Sagging of the upper eyelid can result from various factors. This article discusses the case of eyelid ptosis (drooping) caused by natural aging.

Our ligaments and muscles weaken and stretch with age. The force of gravity affects everything, so weakened tissues react more to gravity.

The weakened ligamentous and muscular apparatus of the upper eyelid cannot support the fat layer, leading to its protrusion, and in some cases, the formation of fat hernias. Excess skin above the upper eyelids can be exacerbated by a droopy eyebrow line and the tissues of the temporal region. In this case, "excess" skin can cause narrowing of the visual fields.

The skin around the eyes is thinner than in other areas of the face, which is why most people over the age of 30 are familiar with the problem of sagging eyelids and wrinkles in this area.

This set of exercises is suitable for people of any age. Beginners are advised to start with 15 repetitions, gradually increasing to 30. For advanced facebuilders, the number of repetitions is 30.

Exercise Program

1. Exercise "Eyebrow Lift" (forehead area) (1x15-30)

2. Exercise "Eyebrow Lift" (forehead area) (1x15-30)

3. For the orbital part of the orbicularis oculi muscle (eye area) (1x15-30)

4. Exercise for the upper eyelid (eye area) (1x15-30)

Notes

1. During training, do not tense your neck and remember to breathe; lack of oxygen can lead to headaches.

2. While performing the "raising the eyebrow corners" exercise, ensure that no wrinkles or folds form on your forehead and that other muscle groups are not engaged.

3. If your face is thin, perform all exercises at a calm, slow pace.

4. The eye area recovers the slowest, so be patient. Results with proper execution can be seen within 2-3 months of regular training.

5. If you want quick results, perform the exercises in the morning and evening along with your main facebuilding training program. If you do not have an individual training program, you can use universal exercises from this article.

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