I have Dark Skin.
Is Upper Eyelid Surgery Safe for Me?
I Don’t want Keloids.
People with dark skin have unique issue which are important to factor in when planning cosmetic
upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
I actually wrote an article many years ago entitled “Ethnic Consideration in Eyelid
Surgery” to help a growing group of darker skinned people who were previously not being
acknowledged or served by plastic surgeons.
In our practice, I look at the skin type, the relative prominence of the eyes and the
facial structure.
In most situations, planning based on a deep understanding of the skin, facial anatomy
and design of the incisions with meticulous skin closure can result in very nice outcomes.
Choosing to have your blepharoplasty with a particular surgeon should be based on the
surgeon’s experience with dark skin and the style of their results which you can review.
From my perspective, even people with a history of keloid formation in other areas of the
body can safely have upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
Proper evaluation, well executed surgery and compliance with aftercare with close monitoring
by your surgeon over the year after your procedure can help you get best results.