Some patients desire eyelid surgery in their early 30s, while others don't consider blepharoplasty until their 40s, 50s or 60s. However, age isn't the defining factor as much as the state of your eyelid skin and lines and wrinkles in the eye area. The eyelids may show signs of aging before other facial areas due to the delicate tissues. Your genetics and habits (such as smoking and sun exposure) may affect how quickly your eyelids start to sag, wrinkle or become puffy. Younger patients may not struggle with excess skin like their older counterparts but may notice bulging fat in their lower eyelids and choose to pursue a lower blepharoplasty earlier.