Age: 26. My eyes look tired. What can I do?

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I’m only 26 but my regular facial expression tired and I attribute that to my eyes. What surgeries should I get done?

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry! We would love to sit down with you to discuss your concerns. A blepharoplasty removes fullness and excess skin. It uncovers the shape of your natural eye. Schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to help you reach your goals.

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

If you feel like your eyes look tired, you look like you may have upper eyelid ptosis. I would go seek an evaluation for that. Alternatively, your brows are also a little bit on the heavier side, but before you go to a brow lift I think you should consider trialing botox first.

Young Min Im, MD, PHD · Answer

Based on the photo, it appears that the strength of the eyelid-opening muscles is quite weak. When the eyes cannot open properly, it often creates a tired, sleepy, or fatigued appearance.In other words, when the eyes are open, the upper eyelid still covers a significant portion of the iris, which makes the eyes look less alert.From the photo, there doesn’t seem to be significant sagging of the upper eyelid skin. Therefore, ptosis correction using the natural adhesion method could be a suitable option to strengthen the levator muscle.As a result, the eyes may open more fully, creating a fresher and more refreshed look overall.

Michelle Zweifler, MD · Answer

There are nonsurgical options for tired eyes.  Sofwave nonsurgical skin tightening helps to lift the eyebrows by stimulating collagen.  Botox to the frown region and crow's feet may temporarily help lift the eyebrows; too much forehead Botox can drop the eyebrows and eyelids.  Surgically, an upper blepharoplasty removes excess upper eyelid skin and hooding.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You may benefit from an upper blepharoplasty to remove excess upper eyelid skin.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

You're only 26 years old, with basically, at least from the photos, very good skin tone and texture, no wrinkles and little in the way premature aging. So, why think first of expensive, invasive, plastic surgery that entails postoperative recovery periods and even the risks of infection and permanent scarring,  before considering the simple, regular use of at-home topical agents, such as prescription retinoids, alpha or betahydroxy acids, etc. coupled with in-office superficial peels to freshen and brighten the skin overall and especially around the eyes. You would be wise to look to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist, rather than looking for trouble with premature cosmetic surgery. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It looks like you might have very slight upper eyelid ptosis(eyelids sitting low) 
Because the relationship of the upper eyelid to the pupil is dynamic, it depends on how the pictures taken.
Looking up or looking down, can change the impression, and therefore photos are not always ideal to confirm the diagnosis.
I suggest you consult with an oculoplastic surgeon in your community.
If you can’t find an oculoplastic surgeon, then a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon can do the job as well.
Expect different providers to have different opinions and perhaps recommend different solutions.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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