38 year old female. Upper eyelid skin starting to age. Should I get an upper blepharoplasty? (photos)

Hello @Warmhearted877686, thank you for your question and showing your pictures. Due to the genetic shape of the eye you can see more skin on the upper part of the eye. However, age and photos show that you can still wait a bit longer due to the fact that the palpeolar rim is still free when you open the eye. If you would like more information and options, I would recommend consulting one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Hi there! A blepharoplasty is a great option to remove excess skin of the upper eyelid. We can often do this in the clinic under light, oral sedation. An incision is made within the upper eyelid crease and a skin pinch is performed to determine the proper amount of skin to remove. Sutures are placed and long-term the scars heal quite nicely. The results help to refresh the eyes and make them appear more youthful. Hope this helps!

Thank you for your question and photos submitted. Based off your information provided, it seems that you would be a good candidate for an upper blepharoplasty. This will remove excess skin causing additional hooding and eliminate the signs of aging to the upper eyelids. You should expect bruising, swelling and dressings to remain for 1-2 weeks depending on the procedure techniques and physician guidelines. It is important to find a qualified and experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon to do a full evaluation and provide you with a designated treatment plan to reach your desired goals.