I have suffered from bags under my eyes for years. Am I a good candidate for under eye surgery? (Photo)

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I have suffered from bags under my eyes for years and it has gotten worse. I’ve had fillers in the tear trough area but it didn’t make a huge difference and it didn’t last long. I’m looking for a more permanent/long term solution. Am I a good candidate for under eye surgery? Recommendations? Suggestions?

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Lower eyelid blepharoplasty performed by an Oculoplastic Surgeon is your best option. It’s very important not to over correct the problem. Good luck!

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are a great candidate for lower eyelid surgery plus fat transfer. The fat can be removed through an incision in the conjuntivae and then fat is transferred into the tear trough underneath. That makes a nice flat appearance under the eye. Be sure to see a facial specialist for consultation.

Marc Polacco, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Bags under our eyes are caused by protrusion of the fat pads of the lower eyelids. This is in part due to aging, and in part due to genetics. The most common method of addressing this is via a lower lid blepharoplasty. Some surgeons reduce the size of the fat pads, while some move them downward to function like a permanent filler. I personally prefer the latter.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for lower blepharoplasty, which is done under local anesthesia in our practice. It’s also likely that a trans conjunctival approach can used to hide the scar.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Just based on your photos, I think that you are a good candidate for lower eyelid surgery to address the bags under your eyes.  This surgery can directly address the fat that is causing the puffiness.

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I have suffered from bags under my eyes for years. Am I a good candidate for under eye surgery? (Photo)

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Answer: Treatment of bags under eyes

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