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

asked 1 year ago by Waverly5131 in Springfield
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Question viewed 464 times
Tags: age 25-34, allergy, eye bags, tired eyes

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 blefaroplasty will solve the problem of my bags under my eyes? thank you.

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

Blepharoplasty to help for tired eyes

Most of us ,especially in this season of tree pollen allergies, suffer from allergic blepharochalasis ( allergic shiners). Looking "tired ' is caused by many factors both mental and physical. But a bleharoplasy can, in the right case , significantly improve "tired eyes" Make sure to look into treatment of your allergies as well.

Barry H. Dolich, MD
Bronx Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty to remove bags of eyelids.

If you have real fat bags of the upper and or lower eyelids, then yes a Blepharoplasty will help. However, if your allergies and sinus infections are causing edema and swelling of the eyelid tissues, Blepharoplasty will not help.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Allergies should be controlled prior to undergoing blepharoplasty

It is important prior to undergoing a blepharoplasty to make sure that allergies and/or sinus problems are under control. Allergies are best treated with cortisone nasal sprays, antihistamine nasal sprays, and pills. Allergy testing is appropriate if the patient has failed medical therapy. Chronic facial pain and pressure can be related to allergic sinus polyps and is best diagnosed with a CAT scan of the sinuses. The blepharoplasty will solve the problems of lower lid fat... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Seek effective allergy treatment before eyelid surgery

Before considering blepharoplasty, good control of allergy symptoms, including eyelid edema (swelling) and inflammation are important measures to ensure normal healing. If there are "bags" and wrinkles and pigmentation problems surgery will be helpful, along with a laser or chemical peel in many cases.

Harrison C. Putman III, MD
Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

Treat allergies first before lower lid blepharoplasty

A patient's allergies should always be brought under control prior to eyelid surgery. The lids may show significant swelling (edema) from allergies. In someone your age, the allergies may be the major part of the problem. Of course, eyelid surgery won't help the allergies at all. When excess skin and/or fat bulging are the problems, blepharoplasty can significantly improving the effects of aging ("bags") under the eyes. Mark Lucarelli, MD,... more

Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
Madison Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.UWHealth.org

Blepharoplasty for Allergy-related Tired Eyes?

Bags or puffiness under the eyes may be related to your allergies, so make sure that your allergies are well controlled. If the puffiness persists, do try non-surgical options for improvement prior to considering surgery. Be sure to consult with your allergist or internist for best control of your allergies prior to consultation for blepharoplasty option.

Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Options for treatment Lower Eyelid Bags from Allergy

Hi Waverly5131, As other plastic surgeons have stated, first see your allergist and/or ENT specialist to help control your allergies. Then you may consider cosmetic treatment options. Generally, there are a few options to improve the appearance of the lower eyelids, eye bags, or dark circles. First option includes basic skin care, tretinoin, and/or chemical peels. This nonsurgical method helps improve the skin quality, reduce pigmentary changes, and improves overall appearance... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

Blepharoplasty and "Bags under eyes".

Generally speaking, if the "bags" under the eyes are present all of the time and not just during allergy seasons, a blepharoplasty likely would be helpful. "Bags" under the eyes can also be hereditary and are not uncommon in people your age. A consultation with a qualified surgeon in your area would easily answer whether blepharoplasty is the best option for you.

Keith A. LaFerriere, MD
Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplasticsurgeon.com

Blepharoplasty

It is difficult to evaluate your complaint of your eyes without a photograph. I believe you are asking if a lower lid blepharoplasty will help with the bags under your eyes and the answer is yes, if they are caused from excessive fat pads under the eyes. If surgery is determined to be beneficial to you then lower lid blepharoplasty is a very effective procedure for relieving the "tired" appearance.

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty for bags under eyes.

Blepharoplasty for bags under eyes will remove the excess fat and can be placed in the "hollows" under the eyelids at the same time.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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

I understand your issue. But a "blepharoplasty" is the last choice. First see an Allergist or ENT to start you on therapies. Than maybe sinus workup and surgery. Once the allergies and sinus issues are under control than if you still think a blepharoplasty would help seek consults. From MIA<MI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty

Without pictures or examining you in person, it is impossible to give you specific advice about your eyelids. After a thorough examination you may be determined to be a good candidate for surgery. In the right patients, the results can be fantastic. However, please keep in mind that the surgery will not get rid of your allergies. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Treat the allergies.

Eyelid surgery will do nothing for your allergy symptoms. Your eyelid bags may have nothing to do with the allergy symptoms. Should you have lower eyelid surgery? At age 32, you might consider non-surgical methods first. Certainly if you are not a candidate for that, then surgery is a consideration. However, it will not help the allergies. There is no substitute for a personal consultation.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Too young

My recommendation is to address your allergies first. A blepharoplasty is to correct the herniated fat under your eyes as well as excess skin. This surgery does not address sinus pain or allergies. It address fat and skin. This surgery is typically performed on patients in their 40's and older.