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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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Will Bruising After Blepharoplasty Go Away?

I still have some bruising a month after lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Will this ever go away? I have what seems like dark circles directly...

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Under Eye Wrinkle Treatment with Blepharoplasty

I am scheduled for an upper Blephroplasty . For under my under eye wrinkle, what would be most effective and longer-lasting treatment? Will TCA Peel...

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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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Arcus Marginalis Release, Fat Grafting Permanent Under Eye Solution?

Is arcus marginalis release in Blepharoplasty, and Fat grafting a permanent solution to correct dark circles and hollowness under the eyes? With this...

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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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Under Eye Loose Skin and Wrinkles Normal After Blepharoplasty?

I had upper and lower Blepharoplasty two weeks ago. The main reason was for bags, loose skin and wrinkles under my eyes. I was told that these could...

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Severe Under Eye Wrinkles After Blepharoplasty

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty about 4 weeks ago. I am looking for the best possible follow-up treatment to remove or greatly diminish the under...

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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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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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Blepharoplasty Vs. Laser Resurfacing for Under Eye Lines?

I am a 31 year old female who has under eye bags and fine wrinkles . I recently seen a surgeon who recommended between 2 ways of doing the Lower eye...

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How to Treat Wrinkles Under the Eyes After a Lower Bleph? Will Evolence Work?

How do you get rid of wrinkles that occured after having a lower bleph done 1 yr ago? Do you have fat redeposited? I think the wrinkles look worse...

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Eyelid Surgery or Fillers First for Tired-looking Eyes?

I am a 43-year-old female that over the last 6 - 8 months have seen a noticeable change in my eyes. Puffiness, drooping eyelids and heavier...

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Puffiness and Discoloration Under Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery to make me look more awake and less tired, remove loose skin, and open up my eyes. After surgery, I thought I...

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Are There Any Non-surgical Ways to Fix Under Eye Hollows?

I have really deep hallows under my eyes, which is causing me to look tired and like I have dark circles. I already consulted a plastic surgeon who...

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Lower Eyelid Skin Thin and Sensitive After Blepharoplasty

I had Fraxel treatments: twice on full face and 5 times around eyes, then decided to have Trans-Blepharoplasty surgery with CO2 laser at 39 years old....

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Scar Reduction and Canthoplasty, SOOF Lift and Fillers, or Tarsal Strips?

After travelling for consultations with three oculoplastic surgeons in Seattle to correct undereye laxity & hollowness, I need advice as to which...

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What to Do About Festoons Left After 2 Eyelid Surgeries?

I have had under eye surgery twice to remove festoons. Neither worked. Now what? I am only 41 and had my first surgery at 35 on both the upper and...

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Bulge Directly Under Eyelids After Lower Bleph. Residual Swelling?

I had a lower bleph 2 1/2 weeks ago. As acute swelling died down, I noticed I now have direct bulges under my eyelid incisions. I know I am early in...

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Blepharoplasty or Fraxel Laser for Wrinkled Under Eyes?

I am considering an upper Blepharoplasty and Fraxel Laser. Thought that I needed lower Blepharoplasty, but the doctor said Fraxel will work for...

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Blood Pooling Under Eye 2 Weeks Post-Blepharoplasty

I Just Had Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery 2 Wks Ago Today, I had the stitches removed yesterday,and i have a pooling of blood under my left eye,...

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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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What's the Best Treatment for Loose Skin Under Eyes?

I'm 55. I have hollow eyes and have had some fillers used to treat a depression at the outer, lower aspect of the socket, but there is still an...

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How to Avoid Bad Eyelid Surgery Results?

My under eye area is a bit puffy and I was thinking of having something done. I looked at a RealSelf user's review, where her photos showed she had...

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Blepharoplasty Revision to Get Rid of Under Eye Wrinkles?

I had an upper and lower eyelids surgery 24 months ago. I really like it cause I don't have the fat underneath and the tired look. However,...

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Wrinkle Treatment and Skin Tightening Advice?

I am now at the point where I definitely don't want to undergo tons of expensive treatments, getting no results to speak of. Does anything greatly...

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Blepharoplasty to Tighten Fragile Cheeks Skin?

I'm 26 and when I was a teenager I was stricken by an aggressive rash that covered my entire body. After many diagnoses, the only thing that helped...

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Blue Shadows Treatment with Eyelid Surgery?

Can anything be done at the same time with eyelid surgery for "blue" shadows under the eyes? It looks as if the veins are almost on the...

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Can Untreated Under-eye Edema Lead to Permanent Skin Laxity?

I am a 22-year-old girl with no history of familial edema . I have recurrent conjunctivitis that leads to develop some kind of edema under my eyes. My...

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Red/Purple Under Eyes - Normal After Upper Bleph?

I had an upper bleph two days ago. I froze my eyes into a popsicle and havent bent over once but my under eyes are very red/purple. the top isnt bad...

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Hollow Area Under Eyes (20 Years Old)

I'm 20 years old, JUST and look double my age around my eyes! They are hollow making me look tired AND OLD! I have high cheek bones and am not...

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Why Is There A Lump 2 Weeks Post-Op Lower Blepharoplasty? Should I Massage It? (Photos)

It has been 12 days since my lower blepharoplasty. I'm 33 years old. After my stitches were removed we (PS and I) noticed a lump (ball) under my...

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Loose Sagging Wrinkles, No Fat Under Eye Area. What Do I Do?

Hello i am only 18 years of age and my lower eyelid is sagging,loose and there is lack of fat as its hollow in the corners then come out and im not...

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Eyelid Surgery for Lumps Caused by Evolence?

I am considering lower eyelid surgery due to eye shadows and lumps. The lumps are caused by a filler Evolence. What does this involve? Risks?...

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What is the Best Procedure is to Correct the Troughs Under my Eyes?

I have deep indents from the corner of the inside of my eyes that goes down my cheeks, fairly deep. it really bothers me, and i need to do something...

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I Have Dent Under My Eyes, What Are My Surgical Options

The dents are about 2-3 inches under my eye, if i pull it with my fingers it dissapears, is it possible to do this in surgery? Will it work and remove...

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Will Blepharoplasty Reduce Wrinkles Under the Eye?

Since I was 20 I had wrinkles under my eyes and got really visible by 40 My question is if blepharoplasty will reduce those wrinkle or eliminate them...

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Age 56, Hollow Under Eyes - Eyelid Surgery or Fillers?

I Am 56 Yrs Old and Have Noticed "Hollows" Under my Eye Area Do I Need Lower Eye Surgery? should I have lower eye surgery to take away the...

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What Can I Do to Get Weight Gain Under Eyes?

I have very dark circles with extreme thinning under my eyes and have gained 35 lbs. in last 3 months but there is no change anything besides surgery...

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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and/or A Fat Transfer The Best For Me?

I have been advised that treatment for my dark circles can be approached through lower eyelid blepharoplasty, filler (or fat) for the lower...

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Dark Triangles from Bruises Under my Eyes 6 Weeks After Lower Blepharoplasty

I still have very dark triangle looking dark areas under my eyes six weeks after lower blepharoplasty, surgeon says just give it more time but it is...

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What Is The Best Way to Remove Crease Under Eyes? (photo)

What is the best way to remove a crease under the eyes? Fillers? Fat transfer? Blepharoplasty? Skin pinch? I am 30 and ideally would like to add more...

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Candidate For Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty or Restylane Filler?

Candidate For Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty or Restylane Filler? I am 24 years old and suffer from under-eye puffiness. I'm in dire need to...

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Tingling Under the Eyes After Blepharoplasty

I had laser bleph 2 weeks ago. Do I use hot/cold compresses to reduce swelling under my eyes? I am also getting tingling under the eyes where the...

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Will Skin Under Eyelids Tighten As Lower Blepharoplasty Heals?

I'm a 51-year old who is 4 weeks post-op from a lower blepharoplasty (under-eyelash) and lateral incision to remove a small amount of excess skin....

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Lateral Lower Eye Hollowness After Lower Eyelid Surgery. Next Option?

4 months ago I had lower eye surgery to correct a tear trough deformity (arcus margillis release fat repositioning). Although this surgery helped with...

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Bumps Under Eye After Laser Blepharoplasty

I had laser blepharoplasty under my eyes five days agao. The bruising has gone but under one of my eyes I have bumps underneath the skin. The...

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How Can I Get Rid of These Eye Marks ?

I'm a 21 years old male and I'm suffering from various skin problems: *Dark marks under they sort of the marks football players use. *Eye Bags...

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After Lower Bleph. Is This Fat Repositioning or Swelling? (Photo)

I had upper and lower bleph and temple lift 8 days ago. The lower appears to be fat repositioned that is worse than it was. Will this go away and...

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Lump Under Eye After Lower Eyelid Surgery

I had a lower eye lift and a second surgery to fix a crease and a fat pocket that formed. It's been 6 months since the 2nd surgery and the crease...

Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty for Men - when Can I Begin Working out After Surgery?

I have "bags" under my eyes which make me look tired all the time. I'm a 42 year old healthy male. I bruise easily. How much bruising...

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Continued Under Eye Swelling After Lower Bleph

I am six months post op upper and lower bleph. I have bulges (swelling) under both eyes (outer corners). When I am looking downwards in the mirror,...

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Can Pulling the Lower Eye Lid Cause Sagging?

I am a 37 year old male. I recently had an eye infection and the doctor pulled my eye lid down for perhaps a good 6-8 seconds to check the infection....

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Revision Blepharoplasty with Grafted Fat Removal - Options?

I was in my 30s and had the under eye fat graft and lower bleph. The same doctor attempted to remove the injected protruding fat (not needed in the...

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Can a Vessel Directly Below my Eye Be Removed?

I have two vessels directly below my eyes (on the area, where you somethimnes have dark circles). One vessel is blue and one green. They are both less...

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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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10 Months Post-op Blepharoplasty - Deep Groove Under Eye

I had upper and lower eyelid surgery 10 months ago and am disappointed with the results as I have now got a deep groove about half an inch under my...

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Why Do I Have a Bulge Under One Eye After Eyelid Surgery?

I had an upper and lower eye lift with Restylane injections in my cheeks. After healing my left eye had a bulge under it. My doctor did an in office...

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Normal To Have Bruising Under my Eyes on Top of Cheekbones Following Upper Eyelid Surgery?

I am only 4 days post op and was told i would have bruising but wonder why I have so much bruising under my eyes just above my cheekbones when the...

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Crease Under Eye After Blepharoplasty

Hi, 5 weeks ago I had upper eyelid surgery to fix heavy eyelids and lower eyelid surgery to remove bags. Over the past week, I have noticed a crease...

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How Soon Can I Get Lower Eyelid Surgery After Botox Injections Around Eyes?

My eyes will not drain after botox injections. My eyebags are worse and I have dark shadows. How long do I need to wait before having lower eyelid...

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Corners of Eyes and Eyebrows Pulled Down

Also, my lower lids are pulled down. I was going to have my under eye area tweaked 3 years ago, but didn't commit to anything then. This past...

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Early 20s with Loss of Resiliency and Wrinkling Under Eyes. Solutions? (photo)

Hi. I'm only 22. After an assault, I had a very stressful 2 years that I feel have aged me. I’m happily in the next chapter of my life, but...

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Lump After Fat Removed from Under Eye

Have lump that feels hard after lower eye fat excision

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Gash Under Eye After Blepharoplasty: It Best to Excise and Resuture Scar or Laser?

After lower blepharoplasty during the post-op, in a state of anxiety I dabbed(stupid)briefly boiled water to stop infection. Anyway, one side has...

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Lower Blephroplasty 4 Weeks Ago- One Eye Is Drooping With Under Eye Wrinkles. Is This Permanent?

I had a lower blepharoplasty 4 weeks ago. My left eye looks great but right eye is drooping so you can see more of the White of my eye under my eye...

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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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Redness Under Eyes 1 Day After Upper Bleph

I had an upper bleph yesterday. I have iced to frozen and sat up all the time. i am not too swollen and can see fine..I just have redness in my...

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Bleph or Fillers For Dark Circles, Fine Lines and Puffiness Under Eyes? (photo)

I am seriously considering a consult for Blepharplasty this week after years of HATING my under eye area. I have circles and fine wrinkles and...

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Open Fat Grafting, Fat Injections or Medpore Implants to Undereye. Recommendations?

I have undereye hollows, including tear troughs, without eye bags. may i know the recommended implants for this area, and the downsides of medpore...

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What is the Best Treatment for a Soft Tissue Lump Under Eye After Blepharoplasty?

U & L bleph – Healed quickly - stiches out in 1 week. Suddenly, 3 weeks after surgery, a soft tissue lump formed under 1 eye. I saw the...

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Hyperpigmentation Under Both Eyes After Blepharoplasty. What Are My Options? (photo)

I had Lower Blepharoplasty and pear fat transfer about 5 months ago. After the operation I have developed dark hyperpigmentation under both eyes. I...

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Can Under Eye Skin Be Non Repairable? I'm Left With Lumps From Multiple Procedure. (photo)

I've had fraxel, two bleph surgeries for bags under eyes, erbuim resurfacing and restylane injected with the 2nd surgery, had lots of lumps so had...

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Hard 'Bag' Under One Eye After Blepharoplasty 2 Weeks Ago?

I had lower Blepharoplasty 2 weeks ago, and all the swelling is gone except for my right eye, which has an eye bag directly under the inscision line....

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Eyes Feel Scratched After Laser Lid Resurfacing

Hello, a week ago I had laser lower and upper eye lid resurfacing. The doctor used protective eye coverings. My skin is healing nicely, but my eyes...

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Is Crease Under Eye Permanent or Fluid and Disappear After Time? (photo)

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty in Nov 2011. 5 weeks after surgery I posted on this site as I had developed what looked like a crease under my...

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