But is that true?
Below, learn about the procedure and what surgeons really think of it.
Meet the experts
Okay, so whatisa skin pinch?
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Pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
A pinch of skin is removed from the lower eyelid along the lash line.
It can be a standalone procedure or part of a lower blepharoplasty [lower eyelid surgery'.
It delivers a dramatic result by making the lower eyelid look very smooth.
It’s also not a new surgery, despite what your late-night scrolling may tell you.
How does it differ from a blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty just means eyelid surgery, says Dr. Teitelbaum.
Youre only dealing with skin.
That can make it a more precise method for reducing crepiness or sagging.
That’s because a blepharoplasty goes deeper.
This is what the pros call a transconjunctival blepharoplasty.
Who is a skin pinch best for?
Dr. Doft recommends the service for people with good lower lid support.
How do you know if you have that?
Thats the cautionary tale of doing filler around the eyes, he says.
If someone is doing it indiscriminately, it can cause the skin to become wrinkled.
Who shouldnotget a skin pinch?
Heavy bags can actually be a tear trough deformity," explains Dr. Williams.
“The underlying problem is fat sticking under [the tear trough].
A blepharoplasty will be able to take care of that issue much more efficiently.
Can you do a skin pinch with other services?
Because a skin pinch is a relatively fast procedure, it’s often paired with other plastic surgery procedures.
He also frequently adds it to thread lifts, especially because both can be done under local anesthesia.
Combining the two procedures gives a mini-lift effect without undergoing major anesthesia or surgery, he says.
How much does a skin pinch cost?
What’s the recovery like?
Typically, you could expect to pay anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 for a skin pinch.
(Icing helps, and so does Tylenol.)
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