Is it bad to have excess skin on both my eyelids? I'm only 13

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Im only 13 and I have excess skin on my upper eyelid. I always think why is it that im young and have extra skin over my eyelids. I mean am I growing older by the minute? My dad has this trait but he is already 50 yrs old.

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

It is not unusual for a youngster to have extra skin on the upper eyelids. Often, if you look at your parents you see how genetics play a big role. Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is the treatment of choice. I would suggest waiting until you are 21 years old before having surgery.

Michael R. Macdonald, MD · Answer

It's not bad to have excess skin on your eyelids, but it can get in the way in time.  If the skin starts to obstruct your vision, there is a surgical procedure that can be done to correct it.  We would want to meet with you and a parent/guardian to determine when the right time to do anything about it would be.  Good luck.

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