Would an upper blepharoplasty give me almond or round shaped eyes? Perth, Australia (Photo)

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I'm 35 just want to look less Aggro/sleepy - do not want any fat removed. yet to find a doc I feel comfortable with who will preform this under a local anaesthetic in Perth , Australia. If I had the uppers done would my eyes end up looking rounder or almond shaped? Also could the asymmetry be reduced? I am also concerned about them looking "hollow" afterwards. Will the fine lines in he corners of my eyes be reduced ? Thank you,any advise appreciated.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Most eyelid surgeons are there to remove skin.  Removing your upper eyelid fold will skeletonize your upper eyelid exposing your hollow sulcus.  Where is the orbital fat?  While you do not have frank upper eyelid ptosis, you do have a levator dehiscence that allows the  anterior orbital fat, which contributes to fullness in the upper eyelid sulcus, to retract into the orbit.  By repairing the dehiscence, it is often possible to release the orbital fat back into the eyelid space.  The other challenge for you is having a low crease made and preserving upper eyelid fold.  You need your eyelid platform exposed.  You do not need all of the upper eyelid fold removed.  Less is more.  Once too much is removed, it can not be replaced.  You need to have a very explicit conversation with your potential surgeon about precisely what they are going to be doing.

Guy Watts, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast) · Answer

Thank you for your question and images. You look like a good candidate for an upper eyelid blepharoplasty and you may be eligible for a rebate if you have private health insurance. I agree that you do not require any fat removal and it is uncommon to do so with modern blepharoplasty techniques. The procedure can certainly be completed under local anaesthesia but in my experience the procedure is better to do under some sedation as the eyes can be a sensitive area. The results will be similar to those that you have simulated in the images without the eye brow elevation - unless you included a brow lift procedure. To reduce the fine lines around the eyes wrinkle relaxers would be an ideal addition. Best of luck.RegardsDr Guy Watts

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

In blepharoplasty, it is important to preserve the fat so to avoid the hollow effect. Blepharoplasty should not change the shape the eyes, meaning it won't make it almond shape. Almond shape eyes are due to different eyelid anatomy. See link below.

Katrinka L. Heher, MD · Answer

I think you are an ideal candidate for an upper lid blepharoplasty. The surgery could make your eyes more symmetric and the goal would be to reduce the excess skin that is more prominent on the outer portion of your lids. Your eye shape will remain the same but you will look brighter and less sad. If you find the right surgeon you will love your results. Best of luck.

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing your photosYour asymmetry is due to mild upper eyelid ptosis, I would recommend you correct your ptosis at the time of your upper blepharoplasty. Fine lines will not be reduced. Rounder or almond shaped would depend on your PS.Best wishes

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