I have visible pouches in the corners of my eyes for the last two years. My eye lids are heavy as well but the pouches are especially noticeable. I am 49 y.o smoker, don't really have any deep wrinkles yet, some jowls sagging that's in my family. Is there a non surgical option for removing these pouches or Blepharoplasty is the only effective option? Sorry for ugly pictures. Thank you.
October 2, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty is a great option for you... I can understand the hesitation about any surgery on the face, but an upper eyelid procedure is the only way to treat the excess fat and skin. This procedure can be done while your are awake so you don't have to worry about anesthesia. The incision goes in your natural eyelid crease so you shouldn't see any scarring. The recovery is easy and it usually doesn't hurt. It's a great procedure that gives immediate long term results. Be sure to see an eyelid specialist when considering surgery.
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October 2, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty is a great option for you... I can understand the hesitation about any surgery on the face, but an upper eyelid procedure is the only way to treat the excess fat and skin. This procedure can be done while your are awake so you don't have to worry about anesthesia. The incision goes in your natural eyelid crease so you shouldn't see any scarring. The recovery is easy and it usually doesn't hurt. It's a great procedure that gives immediate long term results. Be sure to see an eyelid specialist when considering surgery.
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty : Eye Pouches I agree with the other doctors who have answered so far. There are no good non surgical options unfortunately. Surgery is called an eyelid lift or eyelid tuck. The medical word is Blepharoplasty. Doctors often say upper Blepharoplasty or upper "bleph" for short. This is a straight forward operation most of the time. It has high success and with low complications. Pain is minimal. Many people take no pain pills at all.See a plastic surgeon who will help you with this problem.I'm sure you will do well. Hope this helps.Dr Chris Saunders
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September 29, 2014
Answer: Blepharoplasty : Eye Pouches I agree with the other doctors who have answered so far. There are no good non surgical options unfortunately. Surgery is called an eyelid lift or eyelid tuck. The medical word is Blepharoplasty. Doctors often say upper Blepharoplasty or upper "bleph" for short. This is a straight forward operation most of the time. It has high success and with low complications. Pain is minimal. Many people take no pain pills at all.See a plastic surgeon who will help you with this problem.I'm sure you will do well. Hope this helps.Dr Chris Saunders
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