Upper and lower blepharoplasty is a surgery intended for patients who are dissatisfied with their dark circles, bags around the eyes, sagging eyelids or tired appearance.
It is generally recommended for people over 40. However, young people between 20 and 30 who show these signs have also been seeking blepharoplasty.
Excess eyelid skin is a problem that has been occurring even in younger patients, and it may result from genetic inheritance, careless sun exposure or lack of care for the eye area. That is why blepharoplasty surgery has become an option for men and women in their 30s; after all, this facial appearance does not match the youthfulness so desired nowadays.
Can blepharoplasty be performed on young people?
There is no correct age to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery; the ideal time to have the procedure is when skin sagging and fat bags start to bother you, both in terms of appearance and your own health.
In the vast majority of cases, blepharoplasty is recommended for purely aesthetic reasons, but it can also serve as a functional technique, since skin accumulated above the eyes can directly affect the patient’s vision.
The surgery may be indicated from the age of 18, after an assessment by the surgeon to determine whether the procedure is truly necessary. In addition, the patient must be aware of the final results and must be in good health, which will be checked through blood and cardiac tests, such as an electrocardiogram.
How many times can I have blepharoplasty?
Eyelid surgery can be performed more than once, because over the years sagging may start to bother the patient again. Since blepharoplasty only aims to eliminate wrinkle marks and excess skin, signs on the skin will continue to appear with age.
To prevent drooping eyelids and features that may displease the person, the doctor recommends using cosmetics to maintain collagen fibers and skin resilience, as well as avoiding the sun and using sunscreen. There are some facial massage techniques that can help with this prevention and can easily be done at home.
Before considering undergoing blepharoplasty surgery again, it is important to wait six months so that the surgeon can assess whether a new operation is needed. The specialist may recommend another technique, such as an eyebrow lift, to achieve the expected result.
When should I have blepharoplasty?
Upper and lower blepharoplasty is indicated for patients of both sexes who are dissatisfied with excess eyelid skin or deep wrinkles in the periorbital region, or who have fat beneath the eyes.
Contrary to what many people think, the surgery is not indicated only for older patients; young people may also be advised to have the procedure because of a genetic trait or an individual characteristic.
In addition, blepharoplasty may be indicated when the patient has difficulty with their field of vision because of excess eyelid tissue.
What causes droopy eyelids?
Besides aging, other factors can accelerate the drooping of the eyelids, such as genetics, diabetes, the effects of a stroke, nervous system problems and the well-known bouts of insomnia, which can increase the production of free radicals and thus accelerate cell oxidation. Excessive sun exposure also leads to a loss of skin structure.
In addition to surgical procedures, the use of hyaluronic acid can help reduce the problem. Keep in mind that neither blepharoplasty nor other aesthetic techniques will slow down aging, but they will help eliminate or reduce the signs that are already present on the face.
This content is for informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation. Whether any procedure is indicated depends on an in-person assessment, case by case. CRM SP 90.116 | RQE 11.350.
