28 years old - how can I improve my eye area and look less exhausted? (Photos)

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I’ve always felt that my eyes make me look much more tired than I actually am, even when I’m well rested. I’d mainly like to understand what features are actually creating this tired appearance and whether there are realistic ways to improve it. Based on the photos, what do you think is contributing most to the tired look? And what options, surgical or non-surgical, would you consider appropriate?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Thank for your question, A tired eye appearance is primarily caused by structural changes like lower eyelid fat bulging, tear trough hollowing that casts dark shadows, and upper eyelid skin hooding or mild brow descent. Non-surgical options, such as tear trough fillers to restore volume, neurotoxins for subtle brow elevation, and skin-tightening lasers, are ideal for addressing mild hollows or thin skin texture. However, when prominent structural changes are present, surgical solutions offer the most definitive correction: a lower blepharoplasty repositions or removes herniated fat bags to smooth the cheek-lid junction, while an upper blepharoplasty removes heavy, excess skin to instantly reopen and refresh the eyes.
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28 years old - how can I improve my eye area and look less exhausted? (Photos)

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