Looking for best alternative to lower eyelid surgery in my case. What would be the best? (Photo)

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I want to reduce as much as possible the wrinkles beneath my eyes without having lower eyelid surgery. I cannot afford the downtime associated with the recovery. Ive seen to reputable Doctors in the Philadelphia area and both have said lower eyelid surgery is only way to greatly reduce the wrinkles. What, would be the best alternative in my situation to tighten the skin below my eyes to have a more smoother younger look?

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.While a surgical lower lid blepharoplasty would be the most effective procedure to help remove some of the excess skin of your lower lids there are several non-surgical alternatives that in combination may give you a satisfactory cosmetic result with virtually no downtime.  This may include botox for the crows feet, restylane for the hollowness of your tear trough, and potentially ultherapy for the periorbital region.I would recommend following up with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the various non-surgical alternatives to help address your lower lids.

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Both can be used for lower eyelid wrinkles, but you will not achieve the same thing (or for the same length of time), so Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified.  I've attached a link where you can start your search.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your
photograph, I would agree with the surgeons you have seen that the best way to achieve your goals is with lower eyelid blepharoplasty. 
Fillers are another option which could have some improvement. 
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out. Definitely lower eyelid surgery will do the most to improve your lower eyelids. However if this is not appeal to you you can start off by adding filler to the tear trough in a dry area to add volume. Followed by full facial resurfacing good either laser or a chemical peel.   Sure you see a board-certified plastic surgeon especially for the under eye injections. As this is an advanced filling technique.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The primary goal of lower eyelid surgery to remove the fatty deposits creating a puffy look in the lower lids.n The secondary goal is to conservatively tighten loose and inelastic skin in the lower lids. Botox is used to treat crows feet. Any type of laser treatment will take a few weeks to heal from

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