I'm a 23 year old female who has struggled with puffy and discolored under eye bags since I was a young child. I consulted a dermatologist about getting fillers when I was 17, but was told I was not a good candidate because my under eyes were already over-filled. He posited that my under eyes looked the way they do because of seasonal allergies and my flat cheeks. So, I'm wondering if lower eyelid surgery would help as opposed to fillers.
Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Common reasons for lower blepharoplasty include tear trough deformity or pseudoherniation of the orbital fat. An in-person exam would provide a more accurate diagnosis, but preliminarily based on your photos it does appear you have pseudoherniation of fat creating "eye bags.” They should also be more prominent when you look up. Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning will provide nice results and a better lid-cheek transition in this case. @drdonyoo
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Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Common reasons for lower blepharoplasty include tear trough deformity or pseudoherniation of the orbital fat. An in-person exam would provide a more accurate diagnosis, but preliminarily based on your photos it does appear you have pseudoherniation of fat creating "eye bags.” They should also be more prominent when you look up. Transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty with fat repositioning will provide nice results and a better lid-cheek transition in this case. @drdonyoo
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Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Hi @lunascorpio. Based on your photos, you would be a great candidate for a lower lid blepharoplasty. Common reasons for lower blepharoplasty include pseudoherniation of the orbital fat pads and tear trough deformity. Best of luck!
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Answer: Lower Blepharoplasty Hi @lunascorpio. Based on your photos, you would be a great candidate for a lower lid blepharoplasty. Common reasons for lower blepharoplasty include pseudoherniation of the orbital fat pads and tear trough deformity. Best of luck!
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July 28, 2022
Answer: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options to Rejuvenate Under Eye Circles and Sagging. Thank you for your question and pictures! Horizontal eyelid wrinkles and sogginess can be corrected with blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It is one of the first cosmetic surgeries people usually get. While the average age might be 30 to 50's, some patients get this done in their 20s. It really depends on your unique anatomy as well as what exactly is bothering you. Botox injections as well as laser treatments can also be a tremendous benefit if you are not interested in surgery. Of course, there are also many combinations. A mini facelift or midface lift is another great option for many people to correct malar bags and other signs of aging around the eyelids. The recovery & downtime is very minimal. There are usually no drains, most people can go out the same day, you can shower the next day, there are no scars behind the ears and you can wear your hair up anytime and most patients take no pain medicine. There are never any guarantees of course with any procedure whether it is surgical or nonsurgical in nature. I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of eyelid lifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations.
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July 28, 2022
Answer: Surgical and Non-Surgical Options to Rejuvenate Under Eye Circles and Sagging. Thank you for your question and pictures! Horizontal eyelid wrinkles and sogginess can be corrected with blepharoplasty or cosmetic eyelid surgery. It is one of the first cosmetic surgeries people usually get. While the average age might be 30 to 50's, some patients get this done in their 20s. It really depends on your unique anatomy as well as what exactly is bothering you. Botox injections as well as laser treatments can also be a tremendous benefit if you are not interested in surgery. Of course, there are also many combinations. A mini facelift or midface lift is another great option for many people to correct malar bags and other signs of aging around the eyelids. The recovery & downtime is very minimal. There are usually no drains, most people can go out the same day, you can shower the next day, there are no scars behind the ears and you can wear your hair up anytime and most patients take no pain medicine. There are never any guarantees of course with any procedure whether it is surgical or nonsurgical in nature. I would recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area that is a member of both ASPS & ASAPS and performs a lot of eyelid lifts but also offers all the nonsurgical options such as injectables and laser treatments. Go over your concerns with them and make sure above all, you walk out of there with several options and an idea of the pros and cons to each of them as well as realistic expectations.
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June 16, 2022
Answer: Puffy Lower Eyelids Thanks for sharing your question and posting your photos. You could improve the puffiness of the lower eyelids with blepharoplasty, but the dark skin will remain. The darkness appears to be from fine blood vessels immediately beneath the skin. These do kit get removed with surgery. Make an appointment with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatment options. Good luck!
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June 16, 2022
Answer: Puffy Lower Eyelids Thanks for sharing your question and posting your photos. You could improve the puffiness of the lower eyelids with blepharoplasty, but the dark skin will remain. The darkness appears to be from fine blood vessels immediately beneath the skin. These do kit get removed with surgery. Make an appointment with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of potential treatment options. Good luck!
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June 6, 2022
Answer: Filler Cheek Augmentation Can Help To Diminish Under Eye Bags & Tear Troughs Since the upper cheek area is a major physical support for the infraorbital region, volume deficit (as evidenced by the "flat cheeks") in this area constitutes a major reason for the the developement or worsening of the under eye bags, tear troughs, hollows and dark circles. The use of a robust HA filler appropriate injected into the upper cheek region can help to minimize this and would also, at the same time, provide the necessary volume to create a more heart-shaped, oval face--a kind of two for the price of one benefit. Be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.
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June 6, 2022
Answer: Filler Cheek Augmentation Can Help To Diminish Under Eye Bags & Tear Troughs Since the upper cheek area is a major physical support for the infraorbital region, volume deficit (as evidenced by the "flat cheeks") in this area constitutes a major reason for the the developement or worsening of the under eye bags, tear troughs, hollows and dark circles. The use of a robust HA filler appropriate injected into the upper cheek region can help to minimize this and would also, at the same time, provide the necessary volume to create a more heart-shaped, oval face--a kind of two for the price of one benefit. Be sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck.
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June 6, 2022
Answer: Lower blepharoplasty Yes you do appear to be candidate for lower blepharoplast pending more detailed evaluation. Technique is important to achieve natural results. See an expert.
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June 6, 2022
Answer: Lower blepharoplasty Yes you do appear to be candidate for lower blepharoplast pending more detailed evaluation. Technique is important to achieve natural results. See an expert.
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