Im 30 years, Should I do upper eyelid surgery now or wait couple of years? (photos)

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Im 30 years old, I wonder If I should do upper eyelid surgery now or just try injectebles now. Then go with upper eyelid surgery when Im closer to 40years? If I do surgery now at 30, wont I need a secondsry surgery at 40 and then 3rd surgery at 50years?

Sam Speron, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question and pictures! To answer your question, it depends on your aesthetic goals and if you are ready for surgery.  By the photos you’ve provided, it seems you would be a good candidate for a blepharoplasty.  Of course, a full examination with your physician is needed to confirm.  Upper eyelid hooding 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.

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 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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Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears on this photo, that you may have droopy eyelid(s), condition known as eyelid ptosis. Only on the basis of in person consultation with an experienced board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon this condition can be confirmed. If surgical treatment is recommended, mild skin excision may be part of the procedure. Good luck.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

For significant improvement, hooded eyelids require surgery if there is enough skin. For nonsurgical treatments: Radiofrequency (Thermage or Venus Legacy/Viva), injectable fillers, and a Botox brow lift can help contour the eyebrows and lift the eyelid skin. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer.

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