I'm 15 years old, male, and am no stranger to plastic surgery. (I hope to become a plastic surgeon.) On both sides of my family, everyone has droopy and fatty eyelids, and it never seems to go away with age, only worsen. I have inherited this trait and think I would be much happier having an upper blepharoplasty to give me a more normal eyelid, as well as better vision. I have thought about this for about 6 weeks now. Is this surgery an option for me? Costs? My parents are fine with it.
August 9, 2013
Answer: 15 yr old Blephs
It is way too early to consider this surgery. You definitely have extra skin in upper eyelids through your hereditary tree but you are still young to handle such a surgery at an emotional level. I would strongly recommend that you wait at least till you are past 25 years of age. By that time you will be a lot more mature in mind, body and spirit. Regards
Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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August 9, 2013
Answer: 15 yr old Blephs
It is way too early to consider this surgery. You definitely have extra skin in upper eyelids through your hereditary tree but you are still young to handle such a surgery at an emotional level. I would strongly recommend that you wait at least till you are past 25 years of age. By that time you will be a lot more mature in mind, body and spirit. Regards
Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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August 9, 2013
Answer: Photos show...
If your photo truly represents what your anatomy is like, then you have eyelid ptosis, as well as excess eyelid skin and low eyebrow.
I agree with my colleagues that for cosmetic surgery, it is often best to wait a bit longer if possible [though many teenagers do get rhinoplasty].
In your case however, you have mentioned in your photo subtext that you're droopy eyelids cause your visual field to be compromised. If that is truly the case, then I would consider surgery at a younger age. You would need an evaluation of your visual fields by an Oculoplastics surgeon to determine whether it is bad enough to consider surgery.
I have provided a link below to find a well qualified surgeon near you.
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August 9, 2013
Answer: Photos show...
If your photo truly represents what your anatomy is like, then you have eyelid ptosis, as well as excess eyelid skin and low eyebrow.
I agree with my colleagues that for cosmetic surgery, it is often best to wait a bit longer if possible [though many teenagers do get rhinoplasty].
In your case however, you have mentioned in your photo subtext that you're droopy eyelids cause your visual field to be compromised. If that is truly the case, then I would consider surgery at a younger age. You would need an evaluation of your visual fields by an Oculoplastics surgeon to determine whether it is bad enough to consider surgery.
I have provided a link below to find a well qualified surgeon near you.
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