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?
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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