Q: What is commonly involved in a blepharoplasty procedure? A: Anesthesia: Upper Blepharoplasty procedures are commonly performed under general anesthesia. I find that patients are often most comfortable under general anesthesia during an eyelid surgery. The Incision: Incisions are made in pre-existing eyelid creases. Occasionally, if the creases are at different heights, then creases are set to a level close to approximating…
Blepharoplasty surgery can be very effective for the rejuvenation of the face. As people age, the skin of the upper eyelids can accumulate and start to sag. This can often produce a tired appearance to the face. Not only can the face appear tired, the heaviness to the lids can cause the patient to feel tired. This tired feeling often…
Blepharoplasty procedures are common procedures as patients tend to age. An upper blepharoplasty procedure involves removing the excess skin and fat from the upper eyelid compartments and then closing the skin at the location of the upper eyelid crease. Occasionally, as people age, the muscle that raises the eyelid, the levator muscle, becomes weak or attenuated “stretched out”. This “stretching…
Blepharoplasty is a common procedure to rejuvenate the upper eyelids. As we age, the skin on the upper eyelids accumulates and becomes lax. There is also the accumulation of fat behind the upper eyelids. A blepharoplasty procedure involves the removal of skin and fat from the upper eyelids. Typically, the incision is placed in the eyelid skin and the excess…
Facelift surgery is one of the most rewarding surgeries for both the patient and the surgeon. I find that the goal of facelift surgery is to restore the patient to a younger version of themselves. This goal should be accomplished while also avoiding a “done” appearance to the face. The typical patient who is an excellent candidate for facelift surgery…
