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Very Seriously Considering Upper Blepharoplasty, 20 Yrs Old, Am I a Good Candidate?

asked 11 months ago by Aussie. in Adelaide
Latest answer by Robert M. Freund, MD
Question viewed 391 times
Tags: age 18-24, female, candidate

Im a 20 y/o and wondering if it's possible to undergo upper blepharoplasty.When looking at my eyes in person you can see very little eyelid as i have naturally hooded eyes.People usually say 'you look tired' or think i look angry.I would also like to be able to wear eyeshadow as currently the crease of my eyelid is hidden so much. Because of my age my skin isn't sagging like most people that undergo this surgery so i'm wondering if it is still possible?Looking for surgeons in Adelaide, Australia

11 answers to Very Seriously Considering Upper Blepharoplasty, 20 Yrs Old, Am I a Good Candidate?

You have beautiful eyes- Don't mess it up!

You have a natural variant of beautiful eyes. The heaviness of the upper lids you describe creates a sultry look. The fact that you have a hard time putting on eyeshadow should be deemed a plus. Don't rush plastic surgery!

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Youthful Eyes!

Based on the submitted pictures I would not recommend an upper lid blepharoplasty. Pictures do not substitute for a well executed physical exam. Consult with a couple of board certified plastic surgeons for recommendations.

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Blepahroplasty at Age 20? No Way

Based on the photos provided, I do not see any indications for Blepharoplasty or any other aesthetic procedures (invasive or noninvasive). You have beautiful eyes and I believe that aesthetic improvement in your situation is not realistic. As a Surgeon, I love to perform surgery on patients who I feel I can help and make a significant change; surgical intervention will provide no benefit aesthetically in your situation.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Leave your Eyes Alone!

The next time you flip through a fashion magazine take a close look at the eyes of the models. In most of them, women in their teens and twenties, you will see only a sliver of the upper eyelid, if it is visible at all. In many, the upper lid is completely obscured by soft tissue fullness between the brow and eyelashes, which I sometimes refer to as the 'brow roll'. Perusing the fashion magazines provides quick confirmation that the youthful upper lid is not a skeletonized upper lid... more

Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

Blepharoplasty in 20 Year Old Beauty

Gid Day Aussie, You have beautiful eyes! Don't you dare let anyone operate on you for at least the next 20 years! If anything, those who are commenting that you look "angry" are reacting to the arch of your eyebrows. That can be treated with Botox/Dysport/Xeomin, or with Ulthera. If you wish to conservatively tighten the skin of your eyelids, I would treat you with Fraxel repair. Be very conservative and don't ruin your natural beautiful... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Upper blepharoplasty is NOT for you.

Upper blepharoplasty is NOT for you. Your eyes are beautiful the way they are--leave them alone. You can always find some surgeon to do this.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

The risk of blepharoplasty is not justified in your situation

I agree that if you do have surgery, it must be subtle and precise. But I really think you have beautiful eyes and so the small benefit of surgery does not justify the risk of complications. I would advise you to spend the money on a nice vacation somewhere and think about surgery 10 years from now.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.beautifuleyes.com

Heavy eyelids: extra skin or ptosis or both?

In looking at your photos [not a substitute for an exam, but helpful], it appears that not only do you have some fullness to your lids [a combination of skin/fat and decreased distance between eyes and brows], but you have mild ptosis [droopiness] of the eyelids, the so-called "bedroom eyes" look. In my opinion, a very conservative skin excision [with absolutely no fat removed], in combination with a conservative ptosis repair [elevating the eyelid itself] would give you a very... more

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

You will have a very difficult time finding an appropriately conservative eyelid surgeon.

Dear Aussie Yes you have an issue. Your issues are that your upper eyelid is heavier than it should be. Also you have a degree of eyebrow heaviness. Unfortunately these issues will be met with crude assessment tools. Most eyelid surgeons do not really know how to individualize their upper eyelid surgery. The most important feature that has to be protect with the fullness of the eyelid below the eyebrow itself. Yet this is precisely the structure that... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty in 20 year old woman

An upper eyelid lift can be performed - the greater question to me is whether you should. If eyelid skin is removed (and everybody has a little bit of extra), the lid crease is raised leading to a more open eye appearance. After looking at your photographs, I think you have attractive and youthful eyes; I like the fullness of your upper lids. Personally, I would advise you against upper blepharoplasty. The eyes will look slightly different but probably not better. This may be change... more

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

Upper Blepharoplasty Candidate

Everyone has unique characteristics regarding the area around the upper eyelid. One has to look at the eyebrow position, distance between eyebrows and lid, amount of skin upper eyelid, and the soft tissue in this area. A conservative upper blepharoplasty can remove a small amount of skin on your upper eyelid and make a nice change. I believe the key in your case is being conservative.