Aging Eyes - I'm Only 27!

I'm always disappointed when surgeons only look at a patient and don't listen to them. You stated that this problem of lid droop is intermittent and not always in the same eye. This tells me that we're not talking about an aging issue but a medical one. Many things will change the tissues of the face. This time of year is notorious for eye problems due to changing weather and pollen etc.. The fact that this is over the last 18 months suggests that maybe there could be a medical condition... more

You have great eyes and a very nice overall shape to them, as well as a nice brow position and shape as well. In short, I would highly recommend leaving everything alone. There will be plenty of opportunity for cosmetic surgery in the future, but at the moment, you don't need any to your eyes.

The change that you are experiencing with your eyelids has to do with fluid shift. There is fluid in and around the eyelids that is retained at night while lying down. This is accentuated with a high-salt diet. Once the patient is up and around during the day the fluid comes out of the eyelids. If the patient sleeps on one side of their face all the time, the dependent side will be more swollen than the upward side because of gravity. This will continue to happen even after any upper... more

I see the extra skin in your upper eyelids. I hope that is what you are talking about. This happens when you lose volume around your eyes which happens when you age. Underneath your brow, you slowly lose fat, connective tissue within your skin that causes the skin to sag downward because of the reduction of volume. During the seasons, depending on how much water you drink and what your nutritional intake is, you will have a different state of volume. This can account for the different... more

Hi. I see what you are talking about. Your lower lids are too low, specially on the outside, and specially in your left eye. But you have prominent eyes and flat cheek bones (what we call a negative vector). This combination makes surgery riskier. If you find a very experienced oculopastic surgeon, your lower lids can be improved. Otherwise, leave them alone. You look nice. There is time enough in the future for surgery.

You are correct in your assessment. Your lower lids have lost support and are a bit low, especially toward the outside (laterally). This may be congenital, or acquired. Does anyone in your family have your eyelids? 27 is a bit young for a blepharoplasty, but it might be good for you. I would recommend a consultation with a ps for evaluation of the support structures so that if you need an additional procedure to cinch up the lower lid, it can be done at the same time. I also would... more

There is a strong argument for leaving well enough alone in your case. Your eyes still look terrific to me in the photo. Rather than have surgery, you could try Botox as one of the earlier responders suggested.......or just by yourself a new outfit, which can make you feel better without the potential complications from surgery.........

Dear Kitty The surgeons here will tell you that you are very attractive, and it is true. But aesthetic surgery is so much about how you feel about your appearance. The issue you are having trouble with is the position of the upper eyelid fold. Where this sits relative to your eyelid platform is related to how you carry your eyebrow. In turn, the brow position is determined by a tug of war between the lifting muscle in the forehead, the frontalis muscle, and the muscles at the brow... more

For some women seasonal changes can create mild swelling of the periorbital tissues causing slight asymmtries in relation to the bodies reaction to environmental stimulants such as dander, pollens, dust...  You may want to vist your ophthomologist to see if they might be able to help. 

You look very young and have pretty eyes. I do see the small amount of skin covering the eyelid crease, but this is normal for many people. You are very young to consider surgery. In the furture as you get older, you may decide you want an upper lid blepharoplasty, but I think you are too young now. Since you notice some weeks you are okay, watch your salt intake. Having popcorn, Chinese food or other salty food can cause the eyelids to swell and make the problem worse. Sometimes, Botox can... more

It seems that you have some rounding of the outer aspect of the eye lid. it is not a frank ectropion where the lower lid is turned outwards or downwards. In mild cases it could help to massage the eye lid upwards,in any case a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon is the best way to proceed.