Eyelid Surgery (eye lifts)
Eyelid Surgery for a More Youthful Appearance
It is often quoted that your eyes are the "windows to your soul," because they tell so much about you. Unfortunately, if the aging process has altered your eyes, you may look tired or unhappy due to drooping eyelids or puffy bags under the eyes. This will cause you to appear prematurely older. If you think that your eyes make you look fatigued, sad or older, you may wish to consider an eyelid lift.
The eyelid lift, also known as a blepharoplasty, involves removing excess fat and skin from the upper and /or lower eyelids, resulting in a more vibrant, youthful and well rested appearance for you!
Eyelid surgery is done for patients starting in their late forties and older. Occasionally, due to family heredity problems, some patients may be candidates for eyelid lifts earlier in age.
Eyelid Lift Procedure:
An upper eyelid lift is achieved by making a surgical incision in the crease of the eyelid; thereby, concealing the scar. Excess fat and skin is then removed and the incision is closed with sutures. A lower eyelid lift is achieved by making an incision inside the eyelid allowing fat to be removed from this incision. If skin needs to be removed too then a small incision is made just below the eyelashes. Wrinkles around the eyelids may be treated with simultaneous laser resurfacing or chemical peel.
This procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia or sometimes with intravenous sedation. Downtime is approximately 7 to 10 days. Patients experience swelling and bruising.
If you would like a more YOUTHFUL look and are tired of those sagging, tired eyes find out more by:
- Commonly asked Questions & Answers regarding "Eyelid Surgery"
- Call our office at 303.770.4040 or contact us online to set up a consultation
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