Question:
I am in my mid twenties and considering having a skin pinch done under
my eyes to correct slightly loose skin and wrinkling. I have heard however
that surgically tightened skin loses some of its elasticity and which
causes the skin to loosen again with time, more quickly than if nothing
had been done. This would mean having to redo the operation every few
years to maintain the results, and ending up with a “pulled”
look. Is this true or false?
Dr. A’s Answer:
Skin looses elasticity with time, sun exposure, over distention (massive
weight gain/pregnancy), and other environmental factors. A skin pinch
won’t change elasticity. However, one skin pinch will probably fail
to make you look any better. As a 20 something year old, any kind of skin
removal surgery from the lower eyelids is most likely going to be a zero
gain. Furthermore, however unlikely, you risk a complication that would
make you look worse. I suggest you avoid skin removal surgery from your
lower eyelids.
Instead, protect what you have with good skin care habits, don’t smoke, and stay out of the sun.
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