52-year old with hereditary bags (getting more prominent with age) has consulted four surgeons already. Two of them swear I just need transconjunctival fat removal with no tightening (no canthopexy). The other two say I need skin/muscle tightening. How could this be? Also, I decided to get an upper bleph, after much deliberation, since I'm on the edge of needing this improvement. Thoughts? FYI: My skin is olive, thick, no stretchmarks, no wrinkles, good tone.
July 16, 2016
Answer: Surgical approach to the lower lids The approach that your surgeon chooses to address your lower eyelid bags will be largely dependent on their training and preference. Some of this is related to the era in which your surgeon trained. With your age, skin complexion, and skin quality I would likely choose a transconjunctival approach with fat shaping and repositioning as opposed to just fat removal alone. I often do perform canthopexy simultaneously when there is some potential lid laxity, but this is not often the case with younger patients. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties. Cameron Chesnut#realself500 Physician
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July 16, 2016
Answer: Surgical approach to the lower lids The approach that your surgeon chooses to address your lower eyelid bags will be largely dependent on their training and preference. Some of this is related to the era in which your surgeon trained. With your age, skin complexion, and skin quality I would likely choose a transconjunctival approach with fat shaping and repositioning as opposed to just fat removal alone. I often do perform canthopexy simultaneously when there is some potential lid laxity, but this is not often the case with younger patients. To ensure you are receiving the highest level of care, seek out a modernly trained, new-school dermatologic surgeon, oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon who is board certified and fellowship trained in one of these "core four" cosmetic specialties. Cameron Chesnut#realself500 Physician
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July 15, 2016
Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Technique Thank you for sharing your case and photos. The different recommendations you have received probably have more to do with the surgeon's training and comfort level than any other factor. I typically perform canthopexy on every lower eyelid blephaoplasty patient because I know that the lids will loosen with age, but this is just my personal approach and I could be convinced to do otherwise on a young patient like you. I think you should choose your surgeon based on your comfort level with them. Even with the most experienced surgeons, complications may occur and you have trust them to ultimately deliver the results that you'd like. Don't obsess about the technique - leave that up to your surgeon. Good luck!
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July 15, 2016
Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Technique Thank you for sharing your case and photos. The different recommendations you have received probably have more to do with the surgeon's training and comfort level than any other factor. I typically perform canthopexy on every lower eyelid blephaoplasty patient because I know that the lids will loosen with age, but this is just my personal approach and I could be convinced to do otherwise on a young patient like you. I think you should choose your surgeon based on your comfort level with them. Even with the most experienced surgeons, complications may occur and you have trust them to ultimately deliver the results that you'd like. Don't obsess about the technique - leave that up to your surgeon. Good luck!
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