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Get an Eyelid Surgery at 18?
I am 18, and I will admit i do have some self image issues, but I do find this abnormality of mine quite distracting for me. Looking at older pictures of me, I can see that I've had this abnormality from, most likely, birth. It bothers me because it makes my one eyebrow look higher than the other.
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ChrisK135
in Philadelphia
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The answer is that yes of course you can get surgery but is it the right thing.
Admittedly photographs are funny things catching a moment in time. You do have a heavy eyebrow. I assume that it was bothers you. The fix for that is forehead surgery not eyelid surgery. That does not mean this is what you should go out and get forehead surgery.
There was a very interesting study a few years back where psychologists had participants rate year book photos of college co-eds. The college co-eds were interviewed many years later to...
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Eyelid Surgery or Brow Lift for Young Age
There are no strict age guidelines for cosmetic facial surgery. Eyelid surgery or brow lift surgery for younger patients to improve appearance is generally not recommended. Cosmetic surgery for the eyes for these younger patients is primarily for Asians who are seeking double-eyelid surgery, or similar procedure. Only after a comprehensive evaluation can a plastic surgeon help determine an appropriate option for you. Best of luck.
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Having Brow / Eyelid Surgery at Age 18
The emotional maturity of the patient and his/her having realistic goals and expectations are MUCH more important than a mere chronological age. If a patient can verbalize and specifically demonstrate what they do not like, what changes they may like and if those goals are reasonable and achievable, there is NO reason why you could not have cosmetic surgery.
Rather than subjectively dissect your appearance needlessly in a public forum, I would strongly recommend you see several...
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Eyelid surgery at 18
Thanks for the photo. You do have heavy appearing upper lids and asymmetric brows. Yes, upper lid blepharoplasty and Botox to the left eyebrow would be the choices from me. See 3 boarded Plastic Surgeons in your area.
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Facial asymmetry
Hi. It looks like you have facial bony asymmetry, with your left side being smaller than the right side. Everyone has some asymmetry; some have it more prominent. There nonsurgical and surgical options to improve facial asymmetry. Your facial and bony features have formed by age 18 yrs, so that is not an issue.
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Age doesn't count
Seek consultation of a board certified plastic surgeon - hopefully they will give you an honest evaluation of what you have and what can be done. Eyes can be done even in the teens --- but they will not change the location of your brows. Asymmetry is normal.
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