Is getting an upper eyelid blepharoplasty at 16 too young? (Photo)

 Thank you for the question and photo. You have some excess skin of the upper eyelid however that does not necessarily mean that you need any surgical intervention. And I would certainly wait a few years prior to any surgical intervention. It is bet to have a consult with a board certified plastic or occuloplastic surgeon.Good luck.

Hi, I agree that your eyelids are not as bad as you think.  It is normal and looks aesthetic to have a fullness to the outer part of the upper eyelids.  If you are really concerned I would err away from having surgery and try something noninvasive.  Botox under the outer part of the eyelid can produce a subtle lifting of the eyebrow which will decrease some of the fullness that you are seeing and create a nicer eyebrow and eyelid aesthetic.  Some eyebrow shaping can help this too.

It may be that your supra tarsal fold is very close to the eyelid margin, resulting in loss of anterior eyelid show.  This occurs commonly in Asian eyelids.  A procedure to correct the location of the fold can help correct this.  Excess skin in usually not the problem in younger patients like yourself. 

Thank you for your question and photographs. Your eyelids do not look as bad as you feel they look. There is a little extra skin which should be observed for a few more years. You are too young for surgery, because as you say, your eyelids have been getting worse. If surgery is performed now, you may notice gradual changes until you stop growing. You are better off waiting unti you are an adult and your eyelids have stabilized. I hope this is helpful. Good luck.

Dear Kaylesse94, You have some fullness that is not uncommon in the upper lids and is typically hereditary in nature. You are to young for surgery and you will continue growth for the next coming years so I would suggest for now to visit a make up artist who can show you some simple techniques to help open your eyes with make up application. It is important in later years that you have a full examination and determine if you have brow ptosis or eyelid ptosis so that when you do have surgery the proper procedure will be done so that you eliminate your concerns and keep a nice natural looking appearance. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

Thank you for your question and photos.Based on your limited  photos, I  see brow ptosis (low and heavy brow) which pushes down on your upper eyelid. Try lifting the brows with your hands and see what you what your upper eyelid now looks like.  You may need a upper lid blephroplasty in addition.Absolute age is a consideration but not absolute contraindication for Plastic Surgery.Obviously your parents or legal guardian would have to agree as well as your Plastic Surgeon.My, recommendation is to talk openly and frankly with your parents/legal guardian about your concerns and feelings. If they agree make a appointment with a Bd. Cert. Plastic Surgeon who ideally is a member of the Am. Soc. for Aesthestic  Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,