I'm really hoping you can help. I hate my under eye area, it's making me depressed. I have some fine lines and crepe like texture, however the worst part are the huge smile lines when smiling. I've tried 2 methods of resurfacing with no improvement. I've had Botox to the under eye area with no improvement, also had chemical peels. It's costing a fortune. Do I have excess skin and need a blepharoplasty?I had filler in the past but it was restalyne Lyft which created buldges when smiling.
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Eyelid hooding and excess skin is removed with eyelid surgery. The distance between the eyes is not improved with blepharoplasty. Examination and history of any eyelid or nasal trauma will help determine how to possibly address the eye widening.
Well, you are a young person, with adequate skin, however, it is always good to get retouches. If you don't like your nose, you could start there, it would bring harmony to your face. On the other hand, you could also start with non-invasive methods, such as facial fillers, in your lower eyelid...