Hi, This has been a problem since I was a little girl, now I'm 40 and want to improve the appearance of my under eye bags, whether it is with surgery or fillers.I look tired all the time and my bags just keep getting bigger as I age. I went to my consultation for blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery).She told me there's nothing that can be done, because it's all muscle and not fat. Could I have hypertrophy? What can I do? I can't stand to look at myself or have others look at me. If there is surgery for this, what is it called?
Answer: Eye "Bag" Options When Caused by Muscle Hypertrophy Hi Shellee,
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Answer: Eye "Bag" Options When Caused by Muscle Hypertrophy Hi Shellee,
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Answer: Muscle hyper trophy of lower eyelids You do appear to have a ridge of excess muscle underneath your lash line. I have on occasion removed a small strip or orbicularus muscle in patients who required it (these were extreme cases). It require careful judgement as you do need that muscle for proper eyelid function. My preference is to inject a bit of Botox in situations like these in order to allow the muscle to atrophy a bit. The results are subtle. My suggestion would be to take the advice of others here. You have lovely eyes and the ridges underneath your eyelids do not detract from your appearance. I have encountered patients with your situation, and I like to show thempictures of babies. Lots of babies have lower eyelid ridges, and we certainly don't consider them unattractive.
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Answer: Muscle hyper trophy of lower eyelids You do appear to have a ridge of excess muscle underneath your lash line. I have on occasion removed a small strip or orbicularus muscle in patients who required it (these were extreme cases). It require careful judgement as you do need that muscle for proper eyelid function. My preference is to inject a bit of Botox in situations like these in order to allow the muscle to atrophy a bit. The results are subtle. My suggestion would be to take the advice of others here. You have lovely eyes and the ridges underneath your eyelids do not detract from your appearance. I have encountered patients with your situation, and I like to show thempictures of babies. Lots of babies have lower eyelid ridges, and we certainly don't consider them unattractive.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Better to not have surgery right now You have a lovely face and I don't think you would benefit from surgery at this time, especially since the modifying the muscles could contribute to an undesirable result.
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February 6, 2015
Answer: Better to not have surgery right now You have a lovely face and I don't think you would benefit from surgery at this time, especially since the modifying the muscles could contribute to an undesirable result.
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August 17, 2009
Answer: Botox and filler. Hi Shellee:
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August 17, 2009
Answer: Botox and filler. Hi Shellee:
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August 16, 2009
Answer: Lower eyelid shape Dear Shellee, what you are describing and whag can be seen in the photo may not be the same. Muscle hypertrophy of the lower wywlid can be treated with a little Botox and if there is an underlying hollow- this can be corrected with micro fat grafting or placing Restylane on the deep layer in the hollow on the bone.
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August 16, 2009
Answer: Lower eyelid shape Dear Shellee, what you are describing and whag can be seen in the photo may not be the same. Muscle hypertrophy of the lower wywlid can be treated with a little Botox and if there is an underlying hollow- this can be corrected with micro fat grafting or placing Restylane on the deep layer in the hollow on the bone.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Options for under eye bags caused by muscle hypertrophy? Your doctor was correct in identifying this as a muscle problem.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Options for under eye bags caused by muscle hypertrophy? Your doctor was correct in identifying this as a muscle problem.
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