Upper Blepharoplasty candidate?

Hi, I am a 26 yr old who always seems to have puffy eyes. I have considered Blepharoplasty in the past and am now considering it again. I used to think I needed it for the upper and bottom, but now I'm not sure. I feel like I always look tired, especially without make up on.  Is Upper Blepharoplasty right for me? What other treatments would help?

I've always feel like I look tired and it's hard to look at people in the eyes because i'm self conscience about them. Eyebags run in my family. Help.

Upper Blepharoplasty candidate?
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A: Blepharoplasty for tired eyes should remove dark circles under and loose skin above eyes

Brooke R. Seckel, MD

Looking at your photo I first notice the dark circles under your eyes, worse on the left. Most people I speak with feel that dark circles make them look tired and they are often asked if they slept well the night before. Correction of dark circles under the eyes requires a very specific procedure called a... more

A: Blepharoplasty for tired eyes

Steven H. Williams, MD

Thanks for your question - An upper lid blepharoplasty may be indicated in your case.  Looking at your photograph you have some upper lid asymmetry with the right upper lid having more skin than the left.  An upper lid bleph could be a quick way to give you a more refreshed look.  A lower lid... more

A: Do your upper lids.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi!   I think you are a great candidate and will look a lot less tired.  I would only do an upper blepharoplasty for now.  That's what will make a big difference, and it is very safe.

A: Blepharoplasty surgery will benefit you

Richard Gentile, MD

As with many other circumstances blepharoplasty surgery can be considered irrespective of age if the surgery is going to benefit the patient and make them happier with their appearance.  In your circumstances upper blepharoplasty will address your concerns but I would not recommend lower blepharoplasty... more

A: Blepharoplasty will help

Christopher L. Hess, MD

It's definitely not unheard of for people in their 20's to need blepharoplasty.  There are a few things that I can tell from the picture.  First for the most part you have good brow position.   Although your medial brows are a little low.  Not enough to do anything about at this time... more

A: tired appearance

Trevor M. Born, MD

Hello, thank you for your question!  It is very difficult to tell from a photo as to what is contributing to your feeling of having a 'tired appearance'. Several factors can be responsible- lower eyelid shape, lower eyelid hollows, lower eyelid dark skin color upper eyelid skin excess, shape of the bone... more

A: excellent candidate for upper lid blepharoplasty

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

It looks like you are an excellent cadidate for an upper lid blepharoplasty, and that would be the best place to start.  Also, a transconjunctival bleph would help with your "puffy" lower lids by removing some of the fat pads.  There have been several mentions of a browlift.  While it... more

A: Blepharoplasty candidate

Edward D. Buckingham, MD

One photo isn't enough information to make an accurate diagnosis for you, but a general answer can be given and then use that information to educate yourself before a consultation.  Your brow in my opinion is fine.  I would not recommend a forehead lift.  You do appear that you could benefit... more

A: Blepharoplasty Candidate?

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Danielle, Your upper eyelid excess skin can be removed in an office procedure with local anesthesia.  This would correct the majority of your concerns. Your lower eye lids would benefit from precisely placed Restylane.  Now even when you get a full night's sleep you feel that you look tired. ... more

A: Likely candidate for upper eyelid blepharoplasty

Phillip Langsdon, MD

From the photograph it looks as if you might very well be a candidate for upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Of course, this kind of photo does not tell the entire story and I cannot really evaluate the lower eyelids with this lighting and view. Make sure you see someone with a reputation of doing lots of... more

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