Question:
I am a 42 year old mom of three. I don’t feel old, yet I feel like I constantly look exhausted. Does blepharoplasty help reduce darkness under the eyes?
Answer:
Blepharoplasty is an excellent procedure to take away the tired look of eyes. It involves removal of extra skin which cause the eyelids to look heavy as well as fat pockets which can make the eyes look puffy. Darkness in the eyelids is often due to shadowing from fat pockets, and this is improved with blepharoplasty. Darkness due to allergies, increased vascularity or skin thinness may only be partially improved. Other options for these causes include laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and topical medications such as Teamine. The first step to correcting tired eyes and eyelid darkness is to consult with a facial plastic surgeon.