Am I too young for an upper bleph / lateral lift?

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To avoid scarring on the lids (rare but possible for my ethnicity, furthermore a thin incision in my palm became a permanent raised scar, so that may be a good indicator) May I request a lateral lift even though docs say im too young (29,F) The scarring would be easier to camouflage with my thick curls. When I use face tape on the sides, the heavy lids also lift so theres skin laxity but as soon as I state my age, (3) surgeons said its better to wait. I rather not, as I already look aged lol

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

This procedure is also known as a ponytail lift or temporal lift.  It can lift the lateral brow, and cheek and give a pleasing sweep to the lower lids.  This is done not to rejuvenate so much as to improve the eyelid and brow shape therefore it can be done at younger ages.  It does also avoid any visible scars.

Ali Cetinkaya, MD · Answer

Thank you for this thoughtful and honest question &mdash; you're clearly very in tune with your facial anatomy and how your skin behaves, which is a strength when approaching aesthetic decisions.

Lucian Ion, FRCS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. One important consideration is whether you have already tried using botulinum toxin to raise your eyebrows. This can be a good starting point, depending on your natural eyebrow shape and how much lift you may need. Often, if the brow is lifted even slightly, the upper eyelid skin will appear more taut.

If you’re looking for a more substantial and longer-lasting result, an endoscopic brow lift (often referred to as an endoscopic facelift when addressing the forehead and brow) may be a suitable alternative. The incisions are placed within the hair-bearing scalp, which tends not to develop hypertrophic scars, although the exact reason for this is not entirely clear. In a younger patient, an endoscopic approach typically creates enough lift in the tail of the brow to noticeably improve the appearance of the upper eyelids.

Mustafa Aydinol, MD · Answer

Endoscopic mid facelift&temporal lift can be done at any age but especially better if they are performed on younger patients. That's because these procedure are better for younger patients due to their surgical mechanics, designed for younger patients where there is less sagging. So there is no need to wait, you can have the procedure in my opinion. Good luck!

John L. Burns Jr., MD · Answer

upper eyelid scars heal very well and should not form hypertrophic scars.  A lateral lift would elevate the lateral third of your eyebrow and also help with upper eyelid rejuvenation.

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