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Is There an Age Requirement for Blepharoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by dor392 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Brian Maloney, MD
Question viewed 985 times
Tags: age 18-24, upper eyelids

I am in my early twenties and have a little access fat in my upper eyelid area. I would love to have actual eyelids (the extra fat/skin blocks half of my eyelid) and be able to put on makeup. Will this procedure help me accomplish that, as well as make my eyes look bigger and more open? Or am I too young?

22 answers to Is There an Age Requirement for Blepharoplasty?

What age can someone have blepharoplasty

Excess skin can build up as a result of the aging process, but for some they are born with it. Patients of Irish,/English ancestry and some Asian will have upper eyelid heaviness. I generally recommend waiting until at least 18 years of age, unless there is some psychological reason to perform the procedure earlier. There is no reason to delay the procedure. The benefits of a more open refreshed look and the ability to wear makeup far out weigh any down side. more

Brian Maloney, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid surgery

There really is no age requirements for eyelid surgery. There are many factors, such as genetics,that may make a patient need this surgery in his/her 20s. It is best to be evaluated and see if surgery or non surgical procedures are appropriate.

Sandy Sule, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Age requirement for blepharoplasty

Some patients have congenital puffy upper eyelids and a simple removal of fat with a small amount of skin can be performed on patients in their 20s or 30s. It is important to determine whether a congenital ptosis present, as that may need to be addressed as well.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

There is No Age Limit for Blepharoplasty, or an Eyelid Lift

There is no age limit for an eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty. Given your description of the your problem with excess skin, a skin only eyelid lift, with little to no fat excision, may be possible. However, a blepharoplasty will only give you the optical illusion of having a larger eye. The procedure itself will not give you a larger aperture, or eye opening. I wish you the best of luck!

Roy Kim, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Minimum age for eyelid surgery

You are not too young for upper eyelid surgery. Many people are born with excess upper or lower eyelid fat. This likely could be improved surgically. But you should have it evaluated by an experienced plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate for the procedure, as some causes of the excess cannot be corrected surgically.

Gary D. Breslow, MD
Paramus Plastic Surgeon

Age and blepharoplasty, make sure the diagnosis is right!

Loss of elasticity, skin excess, and volume change are typically related to age. But some people have family traits that show much earlier then others. Besides that, there are conditions that make corrections necessary at an early stage: such as congenital ptosis. As a patient be carefull to make the diagnosis and decide on the procedure! It is better to ask yourself what is bothering you and consult with a doctor (or even better several doctors) and ask him or her what they feel is... more

Ivar van Heijningen, MD
Belgium Plastic Surgeon

Eyelid surgery can be done at any age

It's important to note that age doesn't always have an impact on whether a patient is a good candidate for any surgery. Instead, the condition itself that bothers the patient is what is taken into account. A blepharoplasty would most certainly help in reducing the fat deposits on your upper eyelids and thereby result in easier application of makeup once the healing process has happened.

V. William Papanastasiou, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty age limit

There is no absolute age cutoff for blepharoplasty procedures. These operations are performed to remove excess fat and/or skin from the eyelids. Sometimes there may be alternatives to surgery, especially in very youn patients such as yourself, so make sure you understand all your options before proceeding.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty and Age.

An eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) can be performed at any age as long as a surgical indication is present. Excess skin/fat of the upper and/or lower eyelids is usually hereditary and can be seen in younger patients in their twenties. If the excess skin/fat is blocking your vision then yes a blepharoplasty is recommended. Such procedure will remove the excess skin of the upper eyelids and will give you the impression that your eyes are more "open". it is an impression... more

Henri P. Gaboriau, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.sammamishfacial.com

Upper eyelid improvement

Eyelid surgery has become one of my most popular procedures. If excess upper eyelid skin is hooding the eye and needs to be eliminated, an incision is made in the crease at the top of the lid and excess fat and skin are removed. The incisions are closed and sutured on the underside of the skin leaving minimal scarring. The great thing about this procedure is that it can be performed as an outpatient procedure without the need for general anesthesia. An effective non-surgical option that... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Age Limit for Blepharoplasty

As other Surgeons have correctly noted, there is no age cut-off for Blepharoplasty. At the same time, patients who have eyelid surgery in their 20's are relatively few and far between. I would recommend seeing your local well respected Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Occuloplastic Surgeon and discussing your concerns.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

An Age Requirement for Blepharoplasty

No really but you need to see opinions to determine the better course of action for YOU!. Be careful out there! Upper lid improvement is a very easy operation. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, 305 598 0091

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Age and Blepharoplasty: Be Careful

What makes a beautiful eye is often misunderstood. I often will have patients look at the eyes of fashion models in magazines to make this more clear. A normal upper eyelid has some fullness to it and removing all of the 'excess' upper eyelid skin is neither aesthetically pleasing nor functionally beneficial. The most common problem in a young person, such as yourself, is a hereditary eyebrow issue. You need to be careful in what you elect to do. If... more

Joseph Campanelli, MD
Minneapolis Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lower Age limit for Blepharoplasty?

There is no lower or higher age limit for blepharoplasty. It is more a matter of having the structural and /or functional issues with your eyelid that meet the criteria for correction and improvement or resolution with the blepharoplasty procedure. Other considerations like medical issues and your overall health as it relates to tolerating the surgical procedure are looked at. I highly recommend that you seek consultation with a facial plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon... more

Anifat Balogun, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Age requirement for upper eyelid surgery? Not necessarily

There is no age requirement for upper eyelid surgery, so long as your goals are reasonable and you have something that is treatable with surgery. Be sure to see a couple of surgeons for opinions.

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Age for Blepharoplasty

There is no age that is too old or too young for a blepharoplasty, as long as there is a reasonable anatomic problem to correct. Without pictures, it is impossible to advise you. However, your description sounds like you have an ideal upper eyelid shape for someone your age. The flat of the upper lid, just above the lashes, is normally minimal in young women. This is, in fact, what we try to create when we are trying to make someone look younger. Before you decide to do anything, look... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

The answer is no.

However, the real questions you need to be asking is blepharoplasty right for me? Knock on enough door and someone will offer you surgery. It is important to understand that your heavy fold is a very important aesthetic asset. Remove too much of that skin and you will forever lose an asset that you currently under appreciate. Yes it can be very appropriate to have eyelid surgery at your age. If it is done, it needs to be done extraordinarily thoughtfully.... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty in early 20's

It is very unusual for someone in their 20's to require a blepharoplasty. Without photos or an exam, I couldn't comment.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Age for blepharoplasty

Generally, no. But there needs to be sufficient excess skin that the procedure would result in a noticeable improvement.

David A. Lickstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

There is no age requirment for blepharoplasty

For those desiring to change the appearance of their eyes, wait until adulthood, (at least 16). Thereafter, the appearance of the eyes can be modified. Many Asian clients do this surgery as young adults, much the same as many young adults have their nose appearance modified. As your concerns are purely cosmetic, the ideal surgeon would be a "cosmetic" Plastic surgeon.

Debra Irizarry, MD
Crestone Plastic Surgeon

Is there a Lower Age Limit for Cosmetic Upper Lid Surgery?

Regarding: "Is There an Age Requirement for Blepharoplasty? I am in my early twenties and have a little access fat in my upper eyelid area. I would love to have actual eyelids (the extra fat/skin blocks half of my eyelid) and be able to put on makeup. Will this procedure help me accomplish that, as well as make my eyes look bigger and more open? Or am I too young?" Without a photograph in neutral gaze, or better yet, an examination, it is impossible to even begin to guess if... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Excess eyelid skin and fat in twenty-something year old

To determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure, you should be seen in consultation. True excess skin can be removed at nearly any age. However, there may be other explanations for your concerns and these should be evaluated prior to making a blanket statement about proceeding with surgery.