The Rise of Blepharoplasty: What’s Driving the Trend Among Younger Adults

A recent Wall Street Journal article explored why cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is becoming more popular. At AestheticEye, we’ve seen the same trend and know that this procedure can do more than just lift your eyelids. It can increase confidence and improve the way you experience daily life! In this post, we will walk you through what a blepharoplasty is, why more young people are choosing it, and how to schedule your appointment with one of our surgeons.

What is a Blepharoplasty?

If you’re tired of dealing with heavy eyelids that make you look tired or even affect your vision, a blepharoplasty could be the answer for you! This procedure removes extra skin, muscle, and sometimes fat from the eyelids giving them a smoother, lifted look. At AestheticEye, our surgeons use advanced techniques to make sure you get natural looking results. During the procedure, our surgeons will create a small incision along the natural crease of your eyelid, allowing them to remove or reposition what’s needed. The incision is then closed, leaving a well-hidden scar that blends into the natural eyelid fold.

Why Younger Adults Are Turning to Eyelid Surgery

It’s not just older adults asking about eyelid surgery anymore. With Zoom meetings, selfies, and social media being part of daily life, it’s hard not to notice the little things. The Wall Street Journal article highlights just how much our screen-filled world may be influencing this trend. According to the article, American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) president Dr. Bob Basu credits the rise in blepharoplasty to the amount of time people spend seeing themselves on video, stating, “Constant self-viewing makes eyelid heaviness and a chronically tired appearance far more noticeable.”

Beyond just noticing it more, screen time may also be playing a physical role. Dr. Jennifer Tsai, a Manhattan optometrist, explains, “Constant squinting, reduced blinking and rubbing the eyes due to eyestrain can accelerate laxity and puffiness.” When you think about how many hours most of us spend looking at phones and computers each day, it makes sense that the eye area would start to show it.

There’s also another factor doctors are seeing more often: rapid weight loss. Dr. Robert Schwarcz, who founded a Manhattan oculofacial plastic surgery practice, has observed changes connected to the growing use of GLP-1 medications. “A lot of patients are on GLP-1s nowadays and when the midface drops there’s less support for the lower eyelid too and bags become more obvious,” he explained. As faces change with weight loss, the eye area can look more hollow or tired, pushing some patients to explore surgical options sooner than they might have in the past.

Take the Next Step

If you’ve been wondering what your options are and this article really hit home, we’re here to help. Visit our website to learn more about blepharoplasty and what the process looks like. You can also call (937) 800-4957 or text (937) 918-7631 to schedule a consultation or ask any questions you may have!

If you’d like to read more about the trends mentioned above, you can find the full article in The Wall Street Journal here.