I am in my early twenties and have a little access fat in my upper eyelid area. I would love to have actual eyelids (the extra fat/skin blocks half of my eyelid) and be able to put on makeup. Will this procedure help me accomplish that, as well as make my eyes look bigger and more open? Or am I too young?
December 6, 2010
Answer: Age Limit for Blepharoplasty
As other Surgeons have correctly noted, there is no age cut-off for Blepharoplasty. At the same time, patients who have eyelid surgery in their 20's are relatively few and far between. I would recommend seeing your local well respected Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Occuloplastic Surgeon and discussing your concerns.
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December 6, 2010
Answer: Age Limit for Blepharoplasty
As other Surgeons have correctly noted, there is no age cut-off for Blepharoplasty. At the same time, patients who have eyelid surgery in their 20's are relatively few and far between. I would recommend seeing your local well respected Facial Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, or Occuloplastic Surgeon and discussing your concerns.
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December 5, 2010
Answer: The answer is no.
However, the real questions you need to be asking is blepharoplasty right for me? Knock on enough door and someone will offer you surgery. It is important to understand that your heavy fold is a very important aesthetic asset. Remove too much of that skin and you will forever lose an asset that you currently under appreciate. Yes it can be very appropriate to have eyelid surgery at your age. If it is done, it needs to be done extraordinarily thoughtfully. Less is more. You need as much of your upper eyelid fold as possible retained. You are far better off living with your heavy fold than having surgery with the wrong surgeon. Make this decision very carefully. Don't go to someone in your area because he ( or she) is the "guy."
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December 5, 2010
Answer: The answer is no.
However, the real questions you need to be asking is blepharoplasty right for me? Knock on enough door and someone will offer you surgery. It is important to understand that your heavy fold is a very important aesthetic asset. Remove too much of that skin and you will forever lose an asset that you currently under appreciate. Yes it can be very appropriate to have eyelid surgery at your age. If it is done, it needs to be done extraordinarily thoughtfully. Less is more. You need as much of your upper eyelid fold as possible retained. You are far better off living with your heavy fold than having surgery with the wrong surgeon. Make this decision very carefully. Don't go to someone in your area because he ( or she) is the "guy."
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