Sagging Eyelid Skin (Age 26)

Hi Rancho Cucamonga,

Generally, 26 is too young for any eyelid cosmetic surgery, including the eyebrow. Other nonsurgical aesthetic options to improve one's facial appearance at this age include such treatments as skin care, Botox, laser, light peels, or tretinoin.

Some younger patients may have a genetic predisposition of sagging skin or lower eyelid bags. Plastic surgery may be possible in these younger patients. However, cosmetic surgery may not be the first option. Other conditions may also contribute to the undesired appearance of the lower eyelid area, including allergies and thyroid condition.

Only after a comprehensive evaluation by a plastic surgeon can he/she help determine appropriate options for you. Age is one factor among many to determine if a patient is a candidate for cosmetic surgery. Best of luck.

Dr. Chaboki

My wife also had saggy eyelid skin when she was young. I used to have a photo of her on my piano when she was a teen with very full upper eyelids. The appearance of the upper eyelids at your age is probably due to genetics, not aging. The solution is the same and is usually a surgical solution. Take a look at my wife's surgical steps: minutes, 2 days, 5 days and 3 weeks after eyelid surgery on my website by searching 'surgical steps'.

This can be done under local anesthesia and with minimal bruising.

Dr. Weiss
Newport Beach, CA

Weiss Cosmetic and Laser Procedures