Doctor Recommendation for Eyelid Surgery

asked 1 year ago by Waverly5131 in Springfield
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: age 25-34, female, doctor referral, eye bags, puffy eyes, uneven

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 surgery soon but before that i want to go see an optometrist to make sure my eyes are ok.

Is Choosing an ocuplastic surgery doctor is a better choice because of my delicate situation? and most important thing to me is: there's a good chance of getting a good results after the blefaroplasty?

10 answers to Doctor Recommendation for Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery Doctor for Younger Patients

Hi Waverly5131, Thank you for sharing your photograph. 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 of the lower eyelid & cheek areas. Second more advanced option is an injectable filler or fat to plump up the area.... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.potomacplasticsurgery.com

Choosing a surgeon.

There are two things all these posts agree on: 1.The quality/magnification of the photo is subpar to allow for a precise evaluation to be made. 2. Many different types of surgeons [Oculoplastics, Plastic, Facial Plastic] are well versed to operate on eyelids, though Oculoplastics surgeons, GENERALLY but not always, tend to focus their practices more on the eyelids, as opposed to Facial plastic surgeons [the entire face] and general Plastic Surgeons [the entire body]... more

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Yes, you are a candidate for Rhinoplasty

From your photo, it does apear that you have fullness of your upper eyelids. I question whether your eyebrows are also low, which should be checked during your consultation before have an upper Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery). Occuloplastic as well as plastic and cosmetic surgeons perform Blepharoplasty and Brow Lifts. See some surgeons with good reputations in your area and have a few consultations.

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

Lower lid bulging

Based on your photos, there is an asymmetry of the lower lids with a distinct bulge on the left lower lid. This appears to be an orbital fat pad. However, to better inform you of your options, a photo that examines the tear trough area would be ideal.

John Pak, MD, PhD
Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon

Choosing a eyelid surgeon

Should be done carefully and you should see their results and also not-so-good results and find out how they managed this. Both oculoplastic surgeons and plastic surgeons can manage your concerns with great outcomes but you will need to discuss the concerns with them and find out how they plan to achieve your results. There are fat preserving and fat removal techniques and I'm a preserver as I believe this does have a major impact on your longterm results. Find out what... more

Curtis Wong, MD
Redding Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty

It is hard to tell from your photos waht exactly you need, but a blepharoplasty can be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hard to tell what is going on in that blurry photo of yours

Waverly I am an oculoplastic surgeon. Objectively, I would put oculoplastic fellowship training up against any other training in eyelid surgery and tell you that is exceeds that of eyelid surgery training in any other field. But ultimately, the reality is that as important as the training is, credentials are not a guarantee that you will be happy with the outcome of your surgery. It might be that in the area you live in, the general plastic surgeon or facial plastic... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eyelid surgery

I apologize and will confer with the other surgeons it is difficult to tell your exact problem due to the blurring of the photograph and no official examination. A good Oculoplastic or Plastic Surgeon would be a good choice for blepharoplasty surgery. I have performed 1000's of blepharoplasties and each patient and their needs are different . A skilled surgeon will meet with you and discuss your expectations and whether he feels those will be met by the available procedures. more

Michael Elam, MD
Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a surgeon for eyelid surgery

You are young and it is difficult to see in your photo what the situation in your lower lid exactly is. Some young individuals may have an inherited prominence of the fat within the lower lid, though some have overactive muscle causing a lid bulge when smiling. An oculoplastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon can be a very good choice but as you are young be careful with your expectation. There should be very many practices in the Springfield area to help you. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid surgery

Your photos are not too clear but it might show a pre-tarsal fold that I is a result of an active and strong obicularis muscle and some folding of the skin as the lid is pulled up. A caveat is to not seek perfection and accept certain aspects of your anatomy. Chasing a perfection might result in over-treating. You are quite young so aging effects should be relatively minimal and the fold often gives the eyes some characteristics that can be attractive to some and odd to others when... more