While blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, has continuously topped the most popular cosmetic procedures performed each year, those looking for the procedure are changing. Eyelid surgery has historically been a top procedure for those over 50, but many surgeons are now seeing blepharoplasty for millennials becoming more and more popular. But what is behind this new trend?
The Pandemic Brought Focus to the Eyes
The COVID pandemic brought along masks and virtual meetings that contributed to an increased focus on the eyes and facial features in general. While hooded upper eyelids are often the result of age and gravity, many people are simply born with these features. The focus on the eyes left many seeking the more open and awake appearance offered by eyelid surgery. Another condition bringing in younger patients is under-eye bags. Lower eyelid surgery addresses these bags and fat deposits, giving them a more alert appearance. Those with natural drooping eyelids and asymmetries become more aware of these changes during the pandemic and are now looking to improve their appearance.
Facial Surgery Becomes a Preventative
In 2021, the popular term “anti-aging” was brushed aside, with many embracing the new pro-aging trend and the natural process of getting older. However, others are looking to slow or alter the aging process by choosing procedures, such as eyelid surgery, to slow the aging process. If a person is experiencing laxity in their younger years, addressing it early, such as in your late 20s or 30s can work to slow the aging process. In addition, performing eyelid surgery at this time is often a smaller procedure that allows for a more natural appearance.
Eyelid surgery is no longer limited to the over 50 crowd and many millennials are choosing to address their eye concerns much earlier. If you are experiencing hooding, asymmetry, under eye bags, or other eye concerns, Dr. Ezzat and his team can help.
Waleed Ezzat, M.D., F.A.C.S. is double board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. He operates under the philosophy that natural beauty is the best kind of beauty. Dr. Ezzat addresses each aesthetic or reconstructive challenge by considering the whole facial anatomy rather than focusing on one isolated area. This comprehensive approach maintains a goal of fully functional and natural-looking results that fit perfectly within each individual’s unique genetic makeup.
