UPNEEQ | PRESCRIPTION EYEDROP THAT LIFTS DROOPY EYELIDS
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UPNEEQ® is the first and only FDA-approved eye drop that improves acquired ptosis (droopy eyelids caused by aging.) The once daily eyedrop temporarily lifts the muscle of the upper eyelid, causing the eyes to open wider. This results in younger-looking eyes and an overall more rejuvenated appearance.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Upneeq is a prescription eyedrop. One eye drop is inserted into each eye once a day.
Upneeq’s active ingredient consists of a 0.1% oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Oxymetazoline is found in other medications, like nasal decongestant spray. With Upneeq, oxymetazoline causes the upper eyelid muscle to contract (tighten up). This causes a subtle lifting effect and opens the eyes wider.
Upneeq’s lifting effect is temporary. Visible improvement is typically seen within 15 minutes of application. Results can last up to 8 hours.
UPNEEQ COST?
Upneeq is a prescription medication that costs $200 for a 45-day supply. That’s a little over $4.44 per day. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not cover the eye-lifting eyedrop.
WHAT IS ACQUIRED PTOSIS?
Ptosis is the medical term for low-lying or droopy eyelids. Ptosis may be genetic (congenital ptosis), caused by aging (acquired ptosis), or caused by other issues such as:
surgery (cataract surgery or LASIK)
eye injuries
wearing contact lenses
migrating Botox
Other medical conditions
Upneeq is designed to treat acquired ptosis, the most common cause of droopy eyelids.
Millions of adults over the age of 40 suffer from some degree of acquired ptosis. The skin loses structural proteins (elastin and collagen) that provide elasticity as the skin gets older. Elasticity is the ability of the skin to bounce back into place. Loss of elasticity and the constant pull of gravity causes the upper eyelid to droop down over the eye. Acquired ptosis is primarily a cosmetic concern. However, drooping eyelids can also impair vision.
UPNEEQ Vs. EYELID SURGERY (BLEPHAROPLASTY)
Blepharoplasty, the popular eyelid surgery, was performed over 325,000 times in 2020. This makes blepharoplasty the second most popular cosmetic surgery in the nation (trailing close behind the first-place winner: rhinoplasty, aka, a nose job.)
After the eyelid surgery, swelling and bruising may take up to six weeks to subside.
EYELID SURGERY SCARRING: During eyelid surgery, the surgeon cuts along the natural crease of the upper eyelid and removes excess skin, muscle, or fat. These incisions are visible for about a year after the surgery when the scars are red or pink. After a year, the scarring fades to a less noticeable skin color and can only be seen when the eyelids are shut.
While blepharoplasty is an invasive cosmetic surgery, improvement to droopy eyelids is dramatic, and results typically last for six to seven years.
Upneeq is a non-surgical alternative to blepharoplasty. The prescription eye drop is ideal for moderate, temporary improvement.
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