"It's difficult to find a photograph of me taken over the past 10 years or so. I was usually the one behind the lens or, more commonly, hiding from it. I avoided catching sight of myself in a mirror and switched off the camera during virtual meetings. It was because I didn't like the way my face looked. All I could see were the dark circles and bags under my eyes."
"My family and I believe the characteristic is genetic, and the problem was really affecting my life. I wouldn't say that people have been ageist toward me, but I meet a lot of clients in my business. I knew I'd feel more confident if I looked energetic rather than tired and stressed. In November 2025, I accompanied my wife, Raquel, to the opening of a cosmetic surgery office near our home. The surgeon, Dr. Heather Levites, was giving free consultations, and I thought, "Why not?""
John Fleming, 56, owner of a commercial cleaning company in Raleigh, North Carolina, avoided photos and mirrors because of dark circles and under-eye bags. His family believes the trait is genetic, and the problem affected his confidence and professional interactions. He wanted to look less stressed and more energetic. While accompanying his wife to a cosmetic surgery office, he accepted a free consultation from Dr. Heather Levites and learned about lower blepharoplasty. He and his wife agreed to the $5,000 procedure as a form of self-care. He underwent the operation when he could take time off and now feels his face looks fresher and he is more confident.
Read at Business Insider
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