Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underEyelid Surgery q&a

Blepharoplasty or Brow Lift for Female Patient in Early 20s? (photo)

G
georgiapeachyJun 12, 2012

I am concerned with the upper lid heaviness/overall unrefined look to my eyes...they have looked this way for as long as i can remember. I cannot wear makeup without it smearing and looking 'sloppy' and feel like my eyes make me look more masculine, especially when smiling. I have been on a few consultations and have been told multiple times that an upper blepharoplasty is what I should look into and once that a browlift would address my concerns. Which procedure would benefit me more?

Answers (22)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Steve Laverson, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 94 Reviews
Answered on Jun 14, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Dana Goldberg, MD
Dana Goldberg, MD profile photo
Dr. Dana Goldberg, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 82 Reviews
Answered on Mar 16, 2015
Answer
Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS profile photo
Dr. Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 230 Reviews
Answered on Jun 17, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.9 | 376 Reviews
Answered on Jun 16, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
Lawrence Kass, MD profile photo
Dr. Lawrence Kass, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.8 | 339 Reviews
Answered on Jun 15, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Randy Wong, MD
Randy Wong, MD profile photo
Dr. Randy Wong, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 42 Reviews
Answered on Jun 15, 2012
Answer
Dr. Amir M. Karam, MD
Amir M. Karam, MD profile photo
Dr. Amir M. Karam, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 182 Reviews
Answered on Jun 14, 2012
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Toby Mayer, MD profile photo
Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 101 Reviews
Answered on Jun 14, 2012
Answer
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD profile photo
Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
4.8 | 79 Reviews
Answered on Jun 14, 2012
Answer
Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Dr. Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 18, 2012
Answer

More Eyelid Surgery Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

You analysis is correct.  The left lateral canthal angle is disinserted.  This causes the eye to look smaller.  A lateral canthoplasty not a canthopexy is what you need.  The canthoplasty is an open canthal reconstruction that reattaches the lateral limb of the eyelids to the...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Christopher R. Hove, MD

Of course, with any procedures requiring trauma to the skin, there exists the risk of unpredictable scarring, and I assume your are referring to the skin (not the iris) becoming depigmented.  I have had several patients over the past 10 years with that condition, and they have healed...

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
A.J. Amadi, MD

Doing the Thermage after your eyelid surgery will likely be fine, but unfortunately no surgeon can guarantee that. This is a risk that you must be willing to take. It is a low risk...but a risk nonetheless. Good luck

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Your surgeon is likely describing upper eyelid ptosis (droopy) surgery by tightening the muscle (levator) responsible for elevating the eyelid.  This muscle can either be tightened from anterior (skin) approach or from posterior (underneath the eyelid) approach.  The posterior approach...

+5 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Tanuj Nakra, MD, FACS

Your picture shows that your right lower eyelid is lower than your left lower eyelid, leading to the asymmetry.  You can see more "white" below your right eye, and I agree with Dr. Amadi, that you have orbital asymmetry as well.  Facial asymmetry, orbital asymmetry, globe position...

+12 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

At home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules) should be started now. There are many things you can do to treat under eye hollows and dark circles. A surgical option to remove skin and/or fat will such as lower eyelid blepharoplasty...

+57 answers
See all Eyelid Surgery Q&A
See more Eyelid Surgery Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE EYELID SURGERY GUIDE →