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Am I a Candidate for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by Tammy10 in Saint Clair Shores, MI
Latest answer by Roger J. Oldham, MD
Question viewed 448 times
Tags: upper eyelids, female, African American, candidate

I really want my upper lids done, but someone told me that I might not be able to close my eyes if I do. So I was wondering if I am a candidate for the procedure?

8 answers to Am I a Candidate for Upper Lid Blepharoplasty?

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Candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty

You could probably undergo an upper lid blepharoplasty and still be able to close your eyes.  However, your eyelids look youthful, and are similar to the appearance of many models on the cover of fashion magazines.  I do not think you should have an upper lid blepharoplasty done at this time.
Roger J. Oldham, MD

Bethesda Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for upper blepharoplasty?

I do not know how old you are, but you have a young looking eyelid. You have a very nice upper eyelid fold, fullness in the upper lid, short preseptal fold (eyelid fold distance from the eyelash line), basically an eyelid one is aiming to achieve with surgery. I would not operate on you, don't let anyone else either to talk you into it.
George Marosan, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon
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Very Important To Be Able To Close Your Eyes

Tammy 10, Dr. Steinsapir has given you very important advice to follow.  It is very important that your eyes are properly measured and examined prior to eyelid surgery.  No one wants to have a cosmetic procedure to be left with an adverse affect like poor eyelid closure.  I invite you to my Sterling Heights' location, Accents Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa, for a complimentary evaluation.  Together we will determine your best course of action in regard to your... more
Mark Berkowitz, MD

Sterling Heights Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Eyelid, bleph,blephaoplasty,eyelid lift,facelift

It is very difficult to be able to answer your question without examining you in person. that being said the photo submitted does show a small amount of  excess ski. You have a few options, surgical and non surgical when it comes to eyelids. I wouldn't't jump into surgery until you consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Blepharoplasty corrects the signs of aging in both the upper and lower eyelids. More than 100,000 men and women undergo the procedure... more
Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty

The upper lid blepharoplasty is an operation that is done to remove excess puffiness and skin from the upper lids. The excess skin comes from the aging process while puffiness is fat present in the orbital septum. When the puffiness is present, it is removed at the same time as the blepharoplasty. The incision for the upper lids is located in the upper lid crease and blends right in the fold.  
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

Your picture reveals some fullness to the upper eyelid.  The best way to determine if you are a reasonable candidate is to have a surgical consult.  There are risks and complications associated with all procedures certainly inability of closure of the eyelid is a complication that can be avoided with proper patient selection and execution of the the procedure. Dr. ES
Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelift Candidate or Browlift Candidate

You may be a candidate for an Upper Lid Blepharoplasty (eyelift), but you might also want to consider a browlift as an alternative to achieve the look you're after, for the upper eyelids resume their natural youthful position. A fallen brow can make the eyes appear scrunched together, as if it's excess skin. The problem with the upper eyelift is that removal of upper eyelid skin can sometimes create problems with closing the eyes. And, sometimes, an eyelift doesn't really... more
Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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This is a bit over stated

Tammy  The real issue is what are you looking for as a result.  Your potential surgeon should be very interested in this question.  Are you seeking an improvement consistent with what you looked like when you were younger?  Or is there some other reason you want eyelid surgery?  Do you want eyelid surgery because you want to do something but just don't know what the best thing is?  I would recommend that you get several consultations if you are... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

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