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Traditional Blepharoplasty Vs Laser Blepharoplasty for Eye Bags?

I am turning 50 next month and want to have an undereye procedure to remove the bags under my eyes. I've seen two plastic surgeons. One suggested...

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What is Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty?

A friend mentioned getting Transconjunctival blepharoplasty.  What does this mean? Is it better than traditional eyelift surgery? I'm 52 and...

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Can Eye Bags and Fat Be Removed Without Blepharoplasty?

I have had two eyelifts on the lower lid and there is not a lot of elasticity left. However, I have fat under one eye and would like to if possible...

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Remaining Eyebag and Slight Asymmetry After Lower Blepharoplasty

I had a lower Blepharoplasty done 2 1/2 weeks ago where the incision was done on the outside corner of my lower lids. Before the surgery, I had a...

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Options for Minimizing Remaining Eye Bags After Blepharoplasty?

I am a young-looking 55 year old. I had lower Blepharoplasty over 3 months ago to correct what I thought were eyebags, but I'm not happy with the...

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Non-surgical Lower Blepharoplasty Procedure Using a Laser

Laser is called "EyeTight" (laser company web site at www.lasertight.com). It is supposed to get rid of bags under the eyes. Does it work?...

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Blepharoplasty or Filler in the Tear Trough?

I HATE my under eye bags. They are genetic. I want to have them fixed. My aunt had it done but 10 yrs. later she has hollow, sunken orbital area. ...

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Eye Bags and Swelling 8 Months Post-Blepharoplasty

My doctor doesn't know why the swelling and eyebags 8 months post-procedure won't go down. For the last 2 months, I've been using a special cream that...

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Swelling Under Eyes After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

I don't understand why my lower eye area would be swollen after an upper bleph. It looks like pockets of fluid after an upper eye bleph. How long...

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Lower Blepharoplasty for Tear Trough Bags?

I tried fillers for my tear trough bags, and it only made the problem worse! Can a lower blepharoplasty correct this and get rid of the bags?

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Options for Under Eye Bags Caused by Muscle Hypertrophy?

Hi, This has been a problem since I was a little girl, now I'm 40 and want to improve the appearance of my under eye bags, whether it is with surgery...

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Alternatives to Surgery for Puffiness and Eye Bags?

Other than surgery, are there any products or lasers on the market to target the under eye puff and bags?

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Can Wearing Swim Goggles Lead to Permanent Eye Bags?

I am a 47 year female, swimmer for over 20 years. I bought new goggles this past year that used suction to stay in place, and estimate I wore them 25...

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Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty and Fat Grafting for Hollow Eye Area?

I am a 50 year old Asian. Have consulted a plastic surgery regarding removal of eye bag. He recommends me to do a transconjunctival eyelid surgery...

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Is Blepharoplasty the Only Solution for my Eye Bags?

Are Fractional CO2 laser treatments effective for under eye bags? Do fillers work better or is surgery really the only option?

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Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Vs Arcus Marginalis Release

Hello, I am a 21-year-old male who definitely wants to have my (minor) eye bags removed. I know they're caused by fat because when I squint or lay on...

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Correcting Blepharoplasty Results

I had lower Blepharoplasty done 2 years ago, and I've been back to my doctor several times to have the left eye bag corrected, as I am not happy with...

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Why Did Eyebags Remain After Blepharoplasty?

Should I still have bruising after 3 months, and why do I still have bags under my eyes, just lower than the original ones?I had Blepharoplasty to get...

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Would You Advise Blepharoplasty for my Tired Eyes?

Although I'm only 29, I have the "tired-eyes" effect which I've had since I was 18. I have to use a concealer to look fresh. I visited a...

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Dark Circles and Eyebags Not Just Under Eyes, but Around Eyes?

Hi there. I am a twenty-three year old female who recently developed bags under the eyes approximately two months ago. The thing is .. I can slightly...

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Transconjunctival vs. Transcutaneous Blepharoplasty

I am a 34 year old male with eye bags. I have gotten two opinions on how to treat them. Now I am confused.Is one procedure safer than the other? How...

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Under Eye Bag Returned Months After Blepharoplasty

I had blepharoplasty in Nov and now the under eye bag is back under one eye? My doc said he has to wait to touch me up until Aug?? I have one bag!!!...

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Demonstration of an Eyelift

Can a doctor please provide a diagram or video showing how they do the eyelifting procedure, including where they make the incision?

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Fixing Eye Bags Caused by Bilateral Lower Lid Retraction Repair?

About 4 years ago, I underwent bilateral lower lid retraction repair for my proptosis. The oculoplastic surgeon cut a muscle in my lower eyelids in...

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3 Months Post Eyelid Surgery: Left with Bad Vision and Discoloration

I had a smas facelift,neck lift and lower lids done, middle of feb 2011.my one lid is and lopsided hanging and the other one is rolled out and hanging...

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Eyelid Surgery Advice for a Diabetic?

Any advice for a diabetic having eyelid surgery for upper eyelids and bag under eyes?

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32 Years Old. My Allergies Are Making Me Looking Tired. Can Blepharoplasty Help?

I get enough sleep,drink lots of water, and eat healthy. I have allergies and sometimes i get sinus pain under my eyes and on my head.The...

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Doctor Recommendation for Eyelid Surgery

I'm 32 Years Old, and Have Bags Under my Eyes, my Right Eyelids Are Slightly Puffier Than my Left Side I'm considerind having a blefaroplasty...

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Filler or Lower Blepharoplasty for Lower Lids? (photo)

I am 40 and have genetic under-eye hollowness. It has become markedly worse over the past few years. I really want to do something more on the...

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Is Fat Redraping Same As Fat Repositioning to Address Eye Hollowness and Bags? (photo)

I'm considering to do lower eyelid surgery and the doctor said that he can do conservative fat removal and fat redraping. I fear that since my eye...

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Bilateral Ectropion Repair on the Lower Eyelids and the Bags Are Still There

I had bilateral ectropion repair on the lower eyelids and the bags are still there 4 weeks after the surgery. How long after that type of surgery do...

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Eyelid Surgery to Correct Eye Bags Caused By Juvederm?

I Had Juvederm in Feb 2011. everything went fine as before except the nurse shot it to close to the eye, within five days I had a large bag under my...

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Used Strivectin, Now Have Bags Under Eyes. Are These Sudden Bags from Fat or Muscle That Has Moved?

I am looking into getting Blephraplasty on my upper and lower eye lids. I am not sure what is causing the lower bags, they came so suddenly from an...

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Can Blepharoplasty Help Eye Bags That Are Primarily Due to Allergies?

I have severe eye bags, however they do fluctuate from "worse to worser" depending on my allergies. Will blepharoplasty help bags even with...

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Eyebags Since Young Age- Is Surgery A Long-Term Solution?

I have bags under my eyes since I was a child. Now when I'm almost 40 it really makes me look older than I am. I was wondering, if under eye bags...

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Am I an Eligible Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

I am only 21 years old. I have always had eye bags and droopy eyelids. When I was 17 I noticed the bags had started filling with fat. I do not have...

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Can Anyone Recommend a Good Lower Eyelid Surgeon in Boston?

I am in my 30s, and am considering remove my under eyebags. There is a lot of plastic surgeon in Boston, I would like to choose one who is most good...

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Why Would A Surgeon Be Reluctant to Perform Under Eyelid Surgery?

I have visited a plastic surgeon with a view to getting an upper and lower eyelift. The surgeon agrees that I would benefit from an upper lift but...

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Had Bleth Upper & Lower with Canthopexy. Still Have Bags. Into 11th Week. Whats Wrong?

Why do I look like I still have bags? 11th week after upper & lower bleph with canthopexy

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Had Lower Bleph but Still Have Bags, Is 1 Week Post-Op too Soon to Worry? (photo)

I had transconjuctival lower bleph with fat transfer one week ago. I haven't had much bruising or swelling. The majority bags and puffiness are...

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Will Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty Remove my Under Eye Bags? (photo)

Will Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty remove my under eye bags. I have had them my entire life. Im still in my 20's and want to get rid of the...

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Can I Have Lower Eyelid Surgery 6 Weeks After Botox Injections Around Eyes and Forehead?

I am going to have lower eyelid surgery and fat injections in cheeks and lower orbital area in December,however, I had botox in the eye and forehead...

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