I am 55 and I’m not happy with my sagging lids. I am ok with the lower eyes for now but I know within a few years I will not be do yo hereditary reasons. Many family member develop bags under their eyes. Would I be better off waiting to get my lids done knowing eventually I will need my lowers done as well?
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Upper eyelids are fine to have done without the lower eyelids and the surgeries are completely different. I would recommend taking care of the upper eyelids sooner so you have more time to enjoy them! The surgeries are different enough that I routinely have patients just having upper eyelid surgery to stay awake for the procedure whereas just about every patient having lower eyelid surgery I have undergo anesthesia. I hope this helps! Best of luck with your journey
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Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Upper eyelids are fine to have done without the lower eyelids and the surgeries are completely different. I would recommend taking care of the upper eyelids sooner so you have more time to enjoy them! The surgeries are different enough that I routinely have patients just having upper eyelid surgery to stay awake for the procedure whereas just about every patient having lower eyelid surgery I have undergo anesthesia. I hope this helps! Best of luck with your journey
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July 13, 2022
Answer: Would I be better off waiting to get my lids done knowing eventually I will need my lowers done as well? Hello @robin bc, thank you for your question. When making your surgical plan, you should consider what is necessary in the present moment. In the case of a more advanced condition of the upper eyelid, it is ideal to perform upper eyelid blepharoplasty as soon as possible to remove the remaining skin and avoid to wait for intensification of the situation. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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July 13, 2022
Answer: Would I be better off waiting to get my lids done knowing eventually I will need my lowers done as well? Hello @robin bc, thank you for your question. When making your surgical plan, you should consider what is necessary in the present moment. In the case of a more advanced condition of the upper eyelid, it is ideal to perform upper eyelid blepharoplasty as soon as possible to remove the remaining skin and avoid to wait for intensification of the situation. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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July 11, 2022
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Although an in-person exam would be necessary to provide a definitive answer, based on the photo you have provided it does appear you would be a suitable candidate for upper blepharoplasty. During the surgery a excess skin and fat will be removed, and your crease will be formed and set at a bit higher. In regards to your lower lids, nonsurgical options you could consider would be dermal filler into the area for a better eyelid to cheek transition. If you want the best idea of what is possible for your eyes, do your due diligence, find an experienced surgeon, and have him/her evaluate you in person and discuss your options. #drdonyoo
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July 11, 2022
Answer: Upper Blepharoplasty Although an in-person exam would be necessary to provide a definitive answer, based on the photo you have provided it does appear you would be a suitable candidate for upper blepharoplasty. During the surgery a excess skin and fat will be removed, and your crease will be formed and set at a bit higher. In regards to your lower lids, nonsurgical options you could consider would be dermal filler into the area for a better eyelid to cheek transition. If you want the best idea of what is possible for your eyes, do your due diligence, find an experienced surgeon, and have him/her evaluate you in person and discuss your options. #drdonyoo
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July 10, 2022
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or both? When is the "right time"? Thank you for sharing your question and photo. If you are "ok" (they aren't bothering you) with your lower eyelids, then it would be most appropriate to leave them alone for now. You don't appear to have much excess fat (or lower eyelid puffiness) in the lower lids. There is, however, at least a mild to moderate amount of excess skin in the lower eyelid that can be improved with a conservative lower eyelid blepharoplasty (sparing the fat removal part and focusing only on skin removal). The most commonly used lower eyelid blepharoplasty technique for this indication would be either a pinch skin excision, gentle fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, or a conservative combination of lower lid pinch with fractionated CO2 laser. I hope you find this information helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Harmych
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July 10, 2022
Answer: Upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or both? When is the "right time"? Thank you for sharing your question and photo. If you are "ok" (they aren't bothering you) with your lower eyelids, then it would be most appropriate to leave them alone for now. You don't appear to have much excess fat (or lower eyelid puffiness) in the lower lids. There is, however, at least a mild to moderate amount of excess skin in the lower eyelid that can be improved with a conservative lower eyelid blepharoplasty (sparing the fat removal part and focusing only on skin removal). The most commonly used lower eyelid blepharoplasty technique for this indication would be either a pinch skin excision, gentle fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, or a conservative combination of lower lid pinch with fractionated CO2 laser. I hope you find this information helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Harmych
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July 6, 2022
Answer: Upper and lowers This is a common question from patience in trying to decide whether to have upper eyelids or have lower eyelids or the timing of each. Most patients will make a personal decision with regards to the timing and what kind of recovery they are willing to accept. From a surgeons perspective it's really down to the patient's choice whether they have the upper and lower us down together or at separate times. If there are bags in the upper and lower eyelids most certainly recommend having it done at one time so there is one lot of recovery rather than two episodes of surgery.
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July 6, 2022
Answer: Upper and lowers This is a common question from patience in trying to decide whether to have upper eyelids or have lower eyelids or the timing of each. Most patients will make a personal decision with regards to the timing and what kind of recovery they are willing to accept. From a surgeons perspective it's really down to the patient's choice whether they have the upper and lower us down together or at separate times. If there are bags in the upper and lower eyelids most certainly recommend having it done at one time so there is one lot of recovery rather than two episodes of surgery.
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