Combining these procedures is a personal decision that depends on your aesthetic goals. Many patients perform both surgeries simultaneously to rejuvenate the areas above and below the eyes uniformly. Combining them is an excellent way to save on specific costs and allows you to have just one recovery period. During your consultation, we can confirm whether you are a good candidate for each surgery.

It is not unusual for people to be born with or develop eyelids that do not match each other. Since facial symmetry is considered a core component of attractiveness, many people with eyelids that do not correspond may seek eyelid surgery to make necessary adjustments—talented surgeons like ours have the technique to make slight changes so the eyelids both match and look attractive.

Eyelid surgery is known to be a subtle procedure. It is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries because of the results — patients’ faces look younger without looking artificial. Following eyelid surgery, your friends are just as likely to suspect that you are in a good mood or are getting more rest as they are to think you have had a cosmetic procedure.

While blepharoplasty is primarily performed to make aesthetic enhancements to the eyelids, some patients may also notice a marked improvement in their vision following upper eyelid surgery. Excess skin and fat on and above your upper eyelid can weigh it down, making it more challenging to open as completely as you could in your younger years. Since blepharoplasty removes this extra skin and strengthens the eyelid muscles, you should notice that your eye opens wider, expanding your field of vision.

If you take a moment to look at the eyelids of several people, you will notice a variety of eyelid shapes. Fortunately, eyelid surgery is a highly customizable procedure. You can provide input on the desired shape and appearance during your consultation. The better you can describe your wishes during a consultation, the better we can help you achieve that specific look.

Any surgery involving incisions (including cosmetic surgery) produces scars. Fortunately, we use precise surgical techniques that create scars that fade over time but may still be visible.

Eyelid surgery is excellent for reversing signs of aging but cannot stop aging from occurring forever. In the hands of talented surgeons like those on our team, patients who have had eyelid surgery generally enjoy the benefits of the surgery for about ten years before sagging and wrinkling skin appears in these areas once again.

Upper eyelid surgery addresses “hooding” (droopy upper lids) that hang lower over the eye due to excess fat and skin and weakening muscles. By removing the loose tissue and tightening the muscles, your eyes should open more fully. Lower eyelid surgery focuses on the bags beneath your eyes. By removing and repositioning the fat and loose skin, we can create a smooth texture in this area so that you look youthful and well-rested.

Blepharoplasty is considered a safe procedure when performed by a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon like ours. We will provide thorough aftercare instructions and schedule follow-up appointments to ensure you heal well without complications. Both of our surgeons hold themselves to the highest professional and safety standards and have excellent track records with minimal complication rates.

In most cases, blepharoplasty is performed using local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia, which means you are conscious during surgery. While this is sufficient to prevent you from experiencing discomfort, if you are anxious about surgery, you and your surgeon may determine that general anesthesia or sedation is most appropriate.

Because the answer to this question differs from patient to patient, we need to evaluate your face during a consultation to provide their opinion. A brow lift is chiefly concerned with reducing forehead lines and restoring a youthful arch to the eyebrow. By tightening the skin and eliminating excess tissue on your forehead with a brow lift, upper eyelids that are weighed down by this tissue may open more fully. Patients who want a more dramatic transformation or complete rejuvenation may even choose to combine these procedures.