Blepharoplasty

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Blepharoplasty, Houston TX

One of the first places that starts to show the signs of aging is our face, and this is all the more true when it comes to our eyes. As our eyes and eyelids age, our whole face tends to take on a more “tired,” less youthful look. Our eyes look hooded or droopy, with sagging skin forming on either the upper or lower eyelids. This can have a subtle, depressing effect on your confidence, and you may find you feel as tired as people say you look! Fortunately, there is something you can do about it. Our Houston blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is one of your first vital steps in eye rejuvenation.

Procedure

Often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as a facelift, a blepharoplasty can help give the eyes back a wider, more lifted look. It addresses sagging and fatty skin around the eyes, removing it and redistributing it to tighten the skin.

Utilizing precise cosmetic surgery techniques, it can address many common concerns such as bulging, hooded upper eyelids, bags under the eyes, drooping eyelids (ptosis), and any asymmetries. With all the techniques to address these, a blepharoplasty is able to take years off of your appearance leaving you with a new and refreshed look!

Benefits

A blepharoplasty can be a major part of rejuvenating your facial features and helping you look and feel younger again.

If there’s something you’ve never liked about the way your eyes look, you can do something about it. With a blepharoplasty you can help reverse a “fixed” sad, tired, and angry expression, correct heavy upper eyelids, as well as address lower eyelids that are drooping, remove excess fat, skin, bags, and puffiness under the eyes, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet.

Our Houston blepharoplasty patients enjoy these top benefits:

  • Improved vision
  • Smoother forehead
  • Restoring a younger shape above the eyes
  • Looking more rested and alert
  • A boost of confidence
  • More positive social interactions
  • Reduced eye bags

Types of Blepharoplast

While often combined for total facial rejuvenation, there are different techniques used in blepharoplasty to address each area of concern. The upper and lower eyelids pose unique challenges, and these area each dealt with in different ways. Very often these techniques are done at the same time, resulting in an overall lifted look for the eyes. These are some of the different types of blepharoplasty and what they are each used for.

Upper Blepharoplasty

If you’re looking for a way to restore your vision, reduce drooping and sagging skin, and give yourself a more youthful appearance, an upper blepharoplasty may be the answer. In this procedure, the doctor will make careful incisions and remove excess fat and skin from the upper eyelid. In this way, your upper eyelids can be revitalized, leaving you with a more awake, refreshed look.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Aging can cause sagging skin, wrinkles, and puffiness under the eyes, resulting in a fatigued or aged appearance. Lower blepharoplasty is an effective surgical procedure that offers a youthful revitalization of this area by removing excess skin from the lower eyelids. This innovative method provides long-lasting results for those seeking to diminish signs of aging and restore their vibrant looking complexion.

Double Blepharoplasty

Double blepharoplasty, also known as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, is a type of eyelid surgery that creates an upper eyelid crease. This procedure can help to make the eyes look larger and more symmetric, giving them an almond-shaped appearance. It can also help reduce puffiness and light sensitivity in the eyes and address issues such as watering eyes, double vision, numb eyelids, swelling, and bruising.

Combining Other Procedures & Blepharoplasty

The eyes have a large effect on the appearance of the face, making a blepharoplasty a vital part of renewing your facial features. However, you aren’t limited to just the areas around your eyes. Pairing eyelid surgery with other cosmetic surgery or non-surgical treatments can deliver stunning aesthetic outcomes.

Even the most basic blepharoplasty can be improved by adding additional procedures, such as:

  • Facelift
  • Brow lift
  • Neck lift
  • Cell-enriched fat grafting
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Laser resurfacing

The important thing is to talk with your doctor and work out a comprehensive plan that will get you the stunning results you want. You should leave our office feeling refreshed and confident, ready to show your vibrant new face to the world. The right combination of cosmetic surgery procedures will do just that.

Ideal Candidates

If you want to brighten up your eye area and rediscover the vibrant expression of your youth, eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, may be just the solution you’re looking for. To be considered an ideal candidate for the procedure, you should be at least 18 years of age, in good general health and without any conditions that may impact the procedure, such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes or high blood pressure.

Eyelid surgery can address the following aesthetic concerns:

  • Excess skin or fat around the eyes
  • Drooping eyelids
  • Bags under the eyes
  • Fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes
  • Puffy upper eyelids

Surgery Preparation

For two weeks before your surgery, you will need to avoid medications, herbs, vitamins, and other substances that may thin your blood and increase bleeding. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication for you to take during your recovery. You may pick up your prescription before your surgery so that you have it on hand after your surgery. You should also arrange for a close friend or relative to drive you home after your blepharoplasty, as you will be groggy from anesthesia.

Expectations

When you arrive at our office on the day of your procedure, your surgeon will administer general anesthesia to ensure that you are comfortable throughout your surgery. Once you are fully asleep, your surgeon will create an incision within the natural crease below your lower lash line.

Via this incision, they will remove excess fat, muscle, and skin to create smoother under-eye contours. Then, your surgeon will close your lower eyelid incision and move on to the upper eyelid. To ensure that all of your blepharoplasty incisions are well-concealed, your surgeon will make an incision within the natural crease of your upper eyelid to remove the excess skin contributing to your droopy or sleepy appearance. Then, they will reposition the underlying muscle and tighten your skin for a rejuvenated appearance throughout the entire eye area. The expert Houston plastic surgeons at The Clinic for Plastic Surgery offer the skill and finesse to achieve natural-looking blepharoplasty results.

Cost

Blepharoplasty cost varies because the procedure will be tailored to achieve your aesthetic vision. A basic procedure may cost as little as $1,500 and could go as high as $6,000 depending on the areas targeted and the range of procedures used. Schedule a consultation to find out more. Experience the rejuvenated results of an eyelid surgery. Give us a call!

Recovery

Once your blepharoplasty is complete, you will be sent home to begin the recovery process.

Blepharoplasty, Houston TX

During the first few days, your eyelids will feel tight and sore, and you may experience some swelling. To minimize these effects, you’ll be advised to apply cold compresses and use eye drops as directed to lubricate your eyes.

Throughout the initial recovery period, you’ll need to avoid any activities that may dry out your eyes, including using a computer, reading and wearing contacts. In about one week, you’ll need to return to the office so Dr. Sukkar can remove your sutures, and within ten days you should be able to return to your normal daily activities. Once you’ve resumed your normal daily routine, you’ll need to continue taking special care to protect your eyes from damage. For example, it’s recommended that you avoid exercise for at least four weeks and wear dark sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun and wind.

Results

The results of upper eyelid correction usually last for five to seven years, while lower blepharoplasty results can be permanent. Many people who have had blepharoplasty report feeling more self-confident, younger, and more rested.

It is important to note that you cannot stop the aging process with blepharoplasty; however, it does allow for long-lasting results that can help you look more youthful.

Contact

If you’re ready to learn more about eyelid surgery, we invite you to schedule a consultation at the clinic for plastic surgery today.

During your private meeting, our Houston Blepharoplasty providers will carefully assess the areas you’d most like to address, before creating a custom treatment plan for just for you.

FAQ

Will My Insurance cover my eyelid surgery?

Whether or not your insurance will cover your eyelid surgery depends on what type of procedure you have done. If you are having the surgery for cosmetic reasons, your insurance is unlikely to cover it. However, suppose you are having surgery to correct functional problems such as drooping eyelids or vision impairment due to excess skin. In that case, your insurance may cover some or all of the cost. Talk to your doctor if your vision makes driving, reading, working, or normal daily activities difficult to manage.

Is blepharoplasty painful?

Eyelid surgery is generally not painful, as the procedure is usually done under local anesthesia to ensure your comfort.

Is it possible to get an eyelid lift without surgery?

While blepharoplasty is generally recognized as the best way to get significant, long-lasting results when it comes to eyelid rejuvenation, there are non-surgical options that have benefits. For example, injectables and dermal fillers can address wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes and give the eyes a more lifted appearance. Ask your doctor if non-surgical options or a full blepharoplasty would be right for you.

How many years can a blepharoplasty take off the appearance of my face?

A well-performed blepharoplasty can take years off your appearance, with some who got the procedure reporting that it took as many as ten years off.

Can my eye bags come back after my blepharoplasty?

A blepharoplasty is a very long-lasting procedure, with results generally lasting about 10 to 15 years or longer. However, this does not stop the effects of the natural aging process, which may necessitate a second procedure in the future.

Will my eyes look bigger after my blepharoplasty?

Yes, blepharoplasty can make your eyes appear bigger or wider. This is a common effect when sagging skin around the eyes makes them appear artificially smaller. With this procedure, the eyes generally take on a more lifted, awake appearance making them appear bigger or wider.

Will my blepharoplasty results be permanent?

Blepharoplasty offers long-lasting results, essentially turning back the clock with regard to aging around the eyes. While eyelid surgery offers substantial rejuvenation, it cannot prevent future aging. Blepharoplasty results last approximately seven years in most cases.

How many times can I get blepharoplasty?

There is no hard and fast rule regarding how many times you can undergo blepharoplasty. While you may choose to have maintenance surgery after your initial results begin to wear off, some patients maintain their youthful appearance with other procedures, such as a brow lift.