Eyebag removal - what is the best age for this procedure? (Photo)

August 19, 2022
Asked By:peachperfect in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

I have hereditary fat bags underneath my eyes and have had these since I was a child. My mum and grandmother have them and even my baby daughter has them! Looking at my mum and grandmother, these eye bags do get worse with age as skin around the eyes becomes looser. However, at what age would be best to have a lower blepharoplaty to remove the fat deposits, considering factors such as ageing which may counter the result over time? I am 32 and do not currently have any loose skin around my eyes.

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