Sunday, December 15, 2013

Sticky tapes to treat droopy eyelid


Do sticky tapes work for droopy eyelids?

Over the years various types of transparent sticky tapes and glues have been developed to treat droopy eyelids (ptosis) but every one of these products has failed to live up to expectations. The sticky tapes are transparent and can sometimes help restore eye elasticity temporarily. Both sides of the strips are sticky and by adhering to skin, the ptosis is reduced. This is not a new discovery at all and many such tapes are available on the market.

The question is do these strips work? 


There are many positive testimonials on websites but most appear to be bogus. Elsewhere on the internet, most people claim that eye strips are a fraud and the strips do not stick on the eyelid for more than a few minutes. Moreover, the strips easily fall off. The strips are also difficult to attach to oily and wet skin. Moreover, one is unable to blink the eye for the rest of the day. By keeping eye in a “stare mode” all day, the eye also becomes dry, red and is cosmetically unappealing. The eyelids sticky tapes cost about $30 for a few weeks supply. Definitely not recommended.