I am 20 years old. I started noticing the bags under my eyes when I was 17 - 18! They are genetics, my mom and my sister both have this condition, same exact form and shape as mine but mine is the most noticeable. This has been bothering me for a couple of years, who knows how many products and make up techniques I have used, but to this day I still find myself staring at the mirror wondering why me. I'm doing the consult for Blepharoplasty and rhinoplasty, and I really hope she agrees to both!
December 3, 2012
Answer: Bags in the lower eyelid. Am I too young for surgery.
I see your concerns with your lower eyelids. Traditionally, most plastic or oculoplastic surgeons will recommend a transconjuntival procedure in the lower eyelid but there are newer concepts that might sway ones recommendation to a lesser or more conservative procedure. Newer concepts in facial aging look at the role of periorbital structures in the formation of lower eyelid bags as well as the role of aging and removal of too much tissue resulting in a "hollowed out", appearance later on. I would evaluate you to recommend whether this or possibly fat grafting or a fat transposition is a better option. I don't often remove fat from the lower eyelid with these procedures but reposition it and often add injected fat in the eyelid/cheek junction. Placement of hyaluronic acid fillers are a non-surgical option. Regarding your age and suitability for surgery; age is not necessarily a contraindication. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Fellowship Trained Oculoplastic Surgeon that has a lot of experience with lower eyelid procedures.
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December 3, 2012
Answer: Bags in the lower eyelid. Am I too young for surgery.
I see your concerns with your lower eyelids. Traditionally, most plastic or oculoplastic surgeons will recommend a transconjuntival procedure in the lower eyelid but there are newer concepts that might sway ones recommendation to a lesser or more conservative procedure. Newer concepts in facial aging look at the role of periorbital structures in the formation of lower eyelid bags as well as the role of aging and removal of too much tissue resulting in a "hollowed out", appearance later on. I would evaluate you to recommend whether this or possibly fat grafting or a fat transposition is a better option. I don't often remove fat from the lower eyelid with these procedures but reposition it and often add injected fat in the eyelid/cheek junction. Placement of hyaluronic acid fillers are a non-surgical option. Regarding your age and suitability for surgery; age is not necessarily a contraindication. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or Fellowship Trained Oculoplastic Surgeon that has a lot of experience with lower eyelid procedures.
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November 30, 2012
Answer: Prolapsed orbital fat.
You do have prolapsed orbital fat, but I would recommend a fat repositioning procedure instead of just excising [removing] the fat. This will redistribute the fat and prevent future hollowing of your eyelids.
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November 30, 2012
Answer: Prolapsed orbital fat.
You do have prolapsed orbital fat, but I would recommend a fat repositioning procedure instead of just excising [removing] the fat. This will redistribute the fat and prevent future hollowing of your eyelids.
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