The eyes, often touted as the door to one’s soul, can say a lot about a person’s lifestyle, health, and most importantly, age. And the eyes are one of the most noticeable parts of a person’s face, simply because eye contact happens all the time. A person’s eyes changes as they get older, because the skin around it loses its elasticity as they age. This will cause excess skin to collect in the lower and upper eyelids, resulting in not just an aged look, but can also hinder and obstruct vision. This is why more and more people are going for eyelid surgery to shave off years off their face and have a more youthful look. Eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty as it is known, also has practical applications other than cosmetically making a person look younger. It can aid in improving a person’s vision, and prevent further vision problems. This is because when loose skin droops over the upper eyelid, it can impede the patient’s field of vision. But how does cosmetic eyelid surgery actually work? Eyelid Surgery - The Procedure Eyelid plastic surgery begins with the doctor administering anesthesia around the eyes and sedating the patient. The surgeon then makes incisions that follow the natural lines of the eyelids, separating the skin and removing excess fat, muscle, and skin from the target areas. Once the operation is complete, the incisions are sutured, remaining for three days to a week, depending on the patient’s ability to recover and the amount of work done. If all four eyelids are done (two upper eyelids and two lower eyelids), the procedure will last...
A practical and cosmetic procedure, Blepharoplasty is a procedure aimed to tackle problems with eyelids to make them look or function more properly. This usually involves the removal of any excess fat and skin, and involves the reinforcing or strengthening of the tendons and muscles surrounding the eyes. When done right, it can shave off a few years around the eyes and can result in an overall younger looking face. Cosmetic reasons why blepharoplasty surgery is required can be varied, but the most common revolves around the restoration of a more youthful face and look. The eyes, after all, can tell a lot about the person’s age. Lower blepharoplasty is done to reduce the puffiness of lower eyelid bags, or “eyebags”, and remove any wrinkled skin on the lower portion of the eyes, shaving off years in a single procedure. On the other hand, upper blepharoplasty is done for more practical purposes. For some patients, there is an excess amount of upper eyelid skin and fat that droops over the eyelashes and impedes the patient’s vision. When this happens, it is mostly the peripheral vision that’s affected. However, this condition can also block the upper and outer portions of the patient’s vision, affecting the patient’s ability to see, making it difficult to perform tasks that have a high demand for a person’s ability to see. With upper blepharoplasty, the fat and skin can be removed or peeled back, greatly improving a patient’s ability to see. Another procedure to take note of is called double eyelid surgery—more commonly known as Asian blepharoplasty due to the fact that this procedure is...
The eyelid and surrounding tissues can say a lot about a person. Unfortunately, many of the things that the eyelids say are unflattering. Dark circles under the eyes say that the person is tired or run down. These circles can rob a young person from their fresh face. Bags under the eyes can make a face (and a person) appear to weigh more than they do. Sadly the fat that accumulates under and above the eyes is not always linked to the weight of the body; a person can properly diet and effectively exercise but not shed the fat from around the eyes. In another patient group, just over half of all Asians are born with eyelids that do not have a crease or fold (called a pretarsal crease). This can make applying makeup difficult, if not impossible. For these reasons, many people turn to blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. When the fat pads under the eyes (“eye bags”) are to be removed, a small incision is made just inside and parallel to the lower lash line. The skin is separated and most of the fat is gently removed. Since new fat cells are not created, only increase in size, eye bag removal surgery is a very long-lasting surgical procedure. When the upper eyelids are going to be revised, a line is cut along the pretarsal crease, the large fold in the center of the eyelid. In Asian patients that do not have a pretarsal crease, a strip of eyelid skin is removed to create this fold. If fat is to be removed from the upper eyelid, it is done...
Eyelid surgery, formally known as blepharoplasty, common known as an eye lift, is a very common cosmetic surgery procedure. As we age, fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet accumulate around our eyes. Our eyelids get saggy with age and droop. In addition, dark circles and undereye bags lurk under our eyes, making us look older than we really are. In a study recently reported by University of Tennessee, study participants spent almost half their time staring at the eye area when trying to figure out how old a person was. They also stared at the eyes to assess fatigue. The old saying is true; the eyes have it! Cosmetic eyelid surgery is an easy way to erase the lines and the years around our eyes. Eyelid lifts can restore youthful vitality and confidence, and are ranked one of the top five plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Who Should I Consult for an Eyelid Surgery? Because of the complexity of the musculature around the eye and the multiple problems that can occur, eyelid surgery can differ dramatically with individual need. It is important to consult with a board certified cosmetic surgeon who has experience in eyelid surgery. In addition, patients that suffer from dry eyes, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or Grave’s disease are not as good candidates for the surgery. The surgeon would be able to advise you on this. It is important to choose a cosmetic surgeon that has experience in eyelid surgery, as the skin around the eye is delicate and can scar easily. In addition, the eyelid is lined with tear...
An eye lift, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure involving the sculpture of the lower and/or upper eyelids. Upper and Lower Eye Lifting Procedure An upper and lower blepharoplasty usually takes between one to three hours to perform. It is done under local or general anesthesia and in an outpatient clinic. The eye lifting surgeon will make incisions along the marks previously made on the eyelids prior to surgery. The scars will be concealed in the natural creases of the skin. The eye lift plastic surgery is intended to reshape the lower and upper eyelids by suctioning out or repositioning extra fatty tissues of the tendons and muscles. Cost of Eyelift The cost of an eyes lift varies with location and physician, but the average national cost for an eye lift is between $1,200 to $4,500. This cost includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesiologist’s cost and hospital price. Risks and Complications Factors that cause complications in eye lifts include dry eyes, which could become exacerbated by disturbing the normal tear film; looseness of the lower edge of the eyes, which could cause repositioning of the lower lid; and prominence of the eye in relation to the cheek region, which could cause the lower lid to be in a poor position. Some risks include excessive bleeding, poor healing, and a sunken or uneven appearance. Eye Lift Recovery Swelling and bruising is sure to occur after the procedure is complete. Sleeping with the head elevated and using ice compressions will help with these symptoms. The doctor will permit the use of make-up after 2 weeks. The doctor will also advise against bending forward,...
