Blepharoplasty is a common procedure to improve the appearance of the upper lids. There are many different reasons for why a person would want to undergo this procedure. Often there is an asymmetry in the skin of the upper lids. A blepharoplasty can improve this symmetry between the upper eyelids.
The upper and lower blepharoplasty can really help to rejuvenate the face and provide a more well rested appearance to the face. Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed in 1-2 hours depending upon the anatomy of the aging eyelids and what needs to be corrected. Bruising can last as long as three days to as long as 4 weeks…
Besides an aesthetic procedure, for many, it’s a necessary medical intervention. Heavy or sagging eyelids can interfere with vision, making routine activities like reading or driving more challenging. There are also instances where people experience discomfort or irritation due to excess skin rubbing against the eyeball or lashes turning inwards. In such cases, blepharoplasty provides a solution beyond just aesthetics.…
Patients will call our office for consultation and ask if we perform blepharoplasty in Asian patients. The answer is yes. When performing an upper blepharoplasty in Asian patients it is important to pay attention to the epicanthal fold as well as the location of the upper eyelid crease in terms of it’s distance from the lash line. There are some…
The quad blepharoplasty or upper and lower blepharoplasty is a powerful combination of procedures to rejuvenate the face. Almost invariably after a blepharoplasty procedure, a patient will state that not only to they look younger but that they also feel younger. If one were to look in the mirror after a poor night of sleep or a weekend of poor…
Upper Blepharoplasty Surgery is a helpful procedure to produce youthful appearing eyes and eyelids that appear well rested. The upper blepharoplasty has a very short downtime and quick recovery period. The upper blepharoplasty surgery takes approximately 1.5 hours. The surgery is an outpatient surgery and patients go home the same day after surgery. We will see you in the office…
The lower blepharoplasty is a procedure that can help rejuvenate the face and give the face a more well rested appearance. In a lower blepharoplasty procedure, the lower eyelid is everted, and an incision is made in the conjunctiva. The space behind the orbicularis oculi is entered and excess orbital fat is removed from the lower eyelid. The removal of…
There are many patients who come to the office for consultation regarding their lower face and neck to reverse the signs of facial aging. Many of these patients are also candidates for an upper and/or lower blepharoplasty. In some cases, we perform the upper and lower blepharoplasty prior in a procedure several months to years before we perform the lower…
The upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty are two procedures that are commonly performed together. Often these procedures are performed in combination with a lower face and neck lift to rejuvenate the face. However, the upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty are great procedures to perform prior to a lower face and neck lift procedure. The upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty procedures…
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery is an effective procedure to allow the face to appear more youthful. In both men and women who undergo upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery, the patient will state that even their close friends and family members can not tell that they had any surgery. This is a good sign. Most patients state that their friends and family…
