25 years old- early candidate for upper & lower blepharoplasty? (Photo)

Question

I've had eye bags for quite some time now, and they've been getting noticeably worse recently. They are certainly genetic as my dad and grandmother both had them quite prominently. I also get a far amount of puffiness and water retention. 25 seems young though- is it a better idea to wait or would it be more beneficial in the long run to remove now? Also will blepharoplasty affect, positively or negatively, water retention? Bags are noticeably worse and scrunched up smiling. Thank you

Bahman Guyuron, MD · Answer

Some patients develop bags, redundant skin and muscle band at a young age. This usually is a genetic disposition and it can be corrected early not withstanding the patients age, as long as there is enough to be done to make the surgery worthwhile. You seem to have combination prominent muscle bands and bags under and above the eyes and the sooner you undergo the surgery the longer you will enjoy the results.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, and independent of your age- you appear to have -in my opinion- indications for both upper and lower lid blepharoplasty. The upper lid bleph- will remove excess skin and the lower will remove the fat and also debulk the muscles which will then flatten and smoothen out this area- hopefully- giving you a more pleasing look.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have very minimal eye bags.  You do have some prominent muscle that can be seen directly under the lashes when you smile.  This is normal.  For the tear trough you could put some HA filler into this area.   It will help provide volume and will help to mask any puffiness in the fat.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

From the photos it looks as though you do have some puffiness of both the upper and lower lids. This is undoubtedly a family trait and can be easily rectified with upper and lower eyelid surgery.

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

I would be careful about considering cosmetic surgery at such a young age.  Filler treatments may improve the problem without the need for surgery.  Seek out an experienced eyelid surgeon to see if you would be a good candidate for filler injections.  Best of luck!

25 years old- early candidate for upper & lower blepharoplasty? (Photo)

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