Alternative to Blepharoplasty?

asked 3 years ago by tired of looking tired in orlando
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Tags: eyelids, tired eyes

Are there other choices for under the eye besides Blepharoplasty? I do not have dark circles but look tired all the time. Thank you.

7 answers to Alternative to Blepharoplasty?

Much depends on your actual issues.

Dear Tired Without photographs, one can only speculate regarding your issues. Depending on your issues, age, and condition of the lower eyelid skin, options vary. If your skin integrity is good, lower eyelid fillers can do more than surgery to improve many under eye issues. If the skin is crepey, a chemical peel done by a master chemical peeler is a much better option than laser resurfacing. The stimulation of collagen in the lower eyelid skin will push back lower eyelid fat and the... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Fillers or fat injections.

Hi! The "tired" look is most often caused by bags with a hollow under the bags. Fat injections, if expertly done, work great to create a smooth, fresh lower eyelid. But this is a kind of surgery also. I assume you are trying to avoid surgery. In that case, small amounts of Restylane injected DEEPLY in the under eyes can help a lot to make you look less tired.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tired looking eyes

Problems #1- Crepey or sagging skin - surgery is the best way to treat this problem. You can also have a topical treatment to tighten the skin. These treatments include lasers, intense pulsed light and chemical peels. #2- Deep grooves under the eyes and extending onto the cheek. Fat injections are the best way to treat these problems. other fillers can help, but often cost too much for the necessary volume to correct the problem. #3 - sagging eyelids (eyes look less oval and more round)... more

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Fractional laser resurfacing can freshen under eye skin

If you only have skin aging changes such as wrinkles and pigment then fractional laser resurfacing can help refresh the skin. Mild skin tightening is also possible. IPl (intense pulsed light) can also remove brown pigment caused by sun damage. I avoid injections around the eyes. Fillers are used by many but the eyelid skin is so thin that visible lumps are possible after injections of fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, and others. Modern transconjunctival blepharoplasty with fat... more

Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

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Perhaps fillers

Blepharoplasty will remove excess skin, and fat pads. During the procedure the lids can be tightened and the eye shape can be changed. Fillers can help fill in depressed areas. Laser or Coblation can tighten skin. sek

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Alternatives to Traditional Blepharoplasty

Traditional lower blepharoplasty addresses primarily puffiness of the under-eye area. Depending on the technique used, excess skin and muscle can also be removed. Modern approaches the the lower lids go further than that though. We realized that fat removal alone can lead to hollowness rather than a better look. For that reason, volume changes may give many people the best improvement. This has to be tailored specifically to your anatomy and desires, therefore the consultation with a facial... more

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

How about makeup?

Without seeing you, it is impossible to know what you want to correct. As a matter of fact - blepharoplasty does not correct color - it removes the fat that causes dark shadows and the excess skin of the uppers that causes hooding. See a qualified plastic surgeon for a consultation.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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