Would an upper blepharoplasty make my eyes look better?

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My mobile lid is (depending on the day) either about one quarter or one third the height of my eye not including the lid. Would an upper blepharoplasty make my eyes look better or worse? Please note in the second picture my brows are drawn too low with makeup.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, Thank you for your question. I don't believe that you would benefit from a blepharoplasty at this time. All the best.

Soheila Rostami, MD, FAAO, FAACS · Answer

It appears from these photos that you have beautiful eyes and eyelids. Please, be happy with them and don't try to fix something that is not broken. There is no need for any type of surgery.

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

If you are having fluctuations in your lid height, you may wish to consult with an oculoplastic surgeon to determine if there is an identifiable cause.  Blepharoplasty may not directly address the changes you are seeing.  The only way to decide if surgery is right for you is after having an in-person consultation in which you discuss your goals.  In your photos you appear to have youthful-looking eyes with excellent proportions.

Jeffrey S. Rosenthal, MD · Answer

Your lids are youthful in appearance; hence, you do not require eyelid or blepharoplasty surgery.   Because your bone (orbital) above the lids is prominent  you would not have much more lid visible than you now have.  Eyelid surgery is best when there is extra upper eyelid skin that extends to or beyond the lashes and when there are pockets of bulging fat.

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have a full upper lid which is quite normal.  Your upper eyelid skin is still above the lashes so you have a visible platform.  It is not large but probably never has been.  If you do an upper lid bleph, you could decrease the fullness if that is the look you want to obtain.  But most people prefer the look of a fuller lid and brow.  So I would not recommend any surgery at this time.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

When the eyes look beautiful like yours, it is not worth it to remove a little bit of skin or hooding because the risks of surgery outweigh any potential benefits. It is a lot safer to undergo Thermismooth treatments to tighten the skin and open up the eyes. RegardsDr. J

Adam Tattelbaum, MD · Answer

You have a nice and symmetric amount of eyelid show, with fullness of the lids which is a sign of youth. Based on your photos,  I don't think you would see benefit at this time in your life and may even look less natural.

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

Thank you for sharing your concerns. From the photographs, your eyelids look normal. There is a high probability that any eyelid surgery will make your eyelids look unnatural. Make an appointment for in office consultation with an experienced eyelid surgeon for comprehensive evaluation. Good luck.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures.  In my opinion, you do not need a upper blepharoplasty.  The procedure will not improve your look.  Best wishes.

John Q. Cook, MD · Answer

HelloI think that the overall aesthetic balance of your upper eyelids and brows is excellent, and I would not recommend surgery at this time.  Beware in particular of surgeons who would remove large amounts of fat from the upper eyelids.  For some reason there are still surgeons who think this is a good idea, but the result will be a hollow look that is the opposite of rejuvenation.

Would an upper blepharoplasty make my eyes look better?

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