Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who has the fairest eyes of all? A subtle paraphrase from the Wicked Queen’s actual words from Snow White, but you get the point. Our eyes say a lot about us: they telegraph young, old, happy, sad, or even frightened. If you look in the mirror and are no longer happy with your eyes, maybe it’s time to do something about it. What is the best age to get a blepharoplasty?
You Can’t Fight Gravity
As time passes certain things occur that you have no control over. We all know this. One of those things is that the skin around our eyes changes as we get older. The area below our eyes gets baggy and the skin on our upper eyelids becomes slack and falls over our eyes. In both cases, it makes us look tired and, let’s just say it, old, when the skin above and below our eyes diminishes in elasticity.
You can buy the most expensive serums and creams, but they will do little to affect a change. Eyelid surgery by an experienced surgeon like Dr. Loreen Ali can provide the youthful and refreshed look you want.
What Is a Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure that removes the excess skin on our upper eyelids and reduces the bagginess under our eyes or our lower eyelids. You can have both performed at the same time or just one.
In certain cases, this surgery can be medically necessary rather than cosmetic. Some patients have so much excess skin on the upper eyelid known as “hooding,” that it can interfere with vision. In this case the procedure may be covered by insurance, or at least partially covered. Ask Dr. Ali about this possibility.
The Best Candidates for Blepharoplasty
In the past, predominantly patients over the age of 50 were interested. Today, patients wanting eyelid surgery are getting younger. When is the best age? The answer is really when YOU are ready to make a change to your appearance. That is quite different from who may have the surgery.
A good candidate should be someone:
- At least 30 years old
- In optimal health
- No other eye conditions
Who May Not Be a Candidate?
There may be some issues with any of the following conditions, so speak with your surgeon beforehand:
- Glaucoma
- Dry eyes
- Detached retina
- High blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Any thyroid disorders like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, or Graves Disease
How Long Do Results Last?
It is essential that you have realistic expectations and discuss this with your doctor. Be aware that your eyes will continue to age post-procedure.
- You can expect upper eyelid surgery results to withstand at least 5 to 7 years or for the rest of your life.
- Lower eyelid surgery rarely needs to be done a second time.
Contact New England Plastic Surgery Center at (978) 942-4835 to schedule a consultation in Chelmsford if you are considering a Blepharoplasty.