What Is Blepharoplasty?
A common outpatient surgical procedure that removes excess skin and fatty tissue from around the eyes. Over time the effects of gravity, sun and heredity cause the skin around the eyes to relax. In addition, fat pockets become more noticeable until they are termed “bags”. The upper lid skin may be affected to the degree that the field of vision shrinks and forehead aching ensues due to the constant effort of trying to elevate the lids/brows. With this type of surgery, the incision lines are hidden in the natural skin folds of the eyelids so that they are almost invisible during healing. The incisions of the lower lids are placed on the inside of the lid leaving no scar. Afterwards you must be very quiet for the first three days with the frequent use of cold compresses to the lids to reduce the chance of swelling and bleeding under the skin. Stitches in the upper lids skin are moved in about one week. Temporary blurred vision and tearing may be experienced during the first few days afte
Eyelid surgery (technically called blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat–usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes – features that make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision. However, it won’t remove crow’s feet or other wrinkles, eliminate dark circles under your eyes, or lift sagging eyebrows. While it can add an upper eyelid crease to Asian eyes, it will not erase evidence of your ethnic or racial heritage. Blepharoplasty can be done alone, or in conjunction with other facial surgery procedures such as a facelift or browlift. If you’re considering eyelid surgery, this information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure-when it can help, how it’s performed, and what results you can expect. It can’t answer all of your questions, since a lot depends on the individual patient and the surgeon. Please ask your s
Blepharoplasty, often referred to as eyelid surgery, or simply having your eyes done, is a popular procedure that can dramatically improve sagging upper eyelids and bulging bags in the under eye region. The delicate eye area is one of the first to be visibly effected by the aging process, causing a tired or fatigued appearance. As early as your thirties, these signs may become visible and those around you might comment that you look tired or sad. Dr. Clevens performs blepharoplasty in order to restore a refreshed and youthful look to your eyes. The lower eyelids achieve a smoother appearance. The droopiness in the upper eyelids is corrected. In addition to its cosmetic effects, those who are experiencing a decrease in their field of vision because of sagging upper eyelids may benefit from this procedure.
Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is designed to remove the excess fat, skin and atrophied muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It is a very popular procedure as hooded eyes seem to lack luster and seem old or tired by many patients. Many individuals who choose this procedure are very aware that their upper eyelids have seemed to disappear within the herniated fat of the upper eye area. Fat herniation is quite normal and will happen to everyone once we age. However some individuals have herniated fat in the upper area of their eyes even in their early teens. It can be genetic as well. Sometimes a blepharoplasty can improve an individual’s vision. This is achieved by removing the excess fat and skin that may block an individual’s peripheral field of vision. Whatever the case, the purpose of a blepharoplasty is for the aesthetic appeal that wider, youthful eyes possess.
