Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
The eyes are the most expressive feature of one's face. One of the first signs of facial aging may be droopiness
of the upper eyelids or lateral eyebrow area (excessive wrinkling of the skin, puffiness or fatty bags of the upper
or lower eyelids, and generalized sad or tired appearance). These features are more commonly seen when one approaches
the late thirties to early forties and a correction can give a youthful, fresher and more rested appearance.
Many of these signs may be caused by other factors in addition to aging. Excessive sunlight exposure, poor nutrition
or health, excessive alcohol intake, smoking or drug use, hormone imbalance, etc., are among these.
Many of these signs may be hereditary or familial. Men usually inherit eyelid characteristics from the mother's
side of the family and women from the father's side.
Often eyelid surgery can be performed in conjunction with a forehead or brow lift which will elevate the center or
outer portion of the eyebrows. In addition, this can be performed in conjunction with facelifts, cheek implants, facial
sculpturing, chemical peels, etc.
Sometimes the excessive skin of the upper eyelid area may be sufficient to cause obstruction of the visual fields.
We usually recommend that our patient obtain an evaluation from an eye physician. If patients expect possible insurance
reimbursements, questions concerning insurance application or reimbursement are often based on that evaluation.
Eyelid surgery has been performed successfully by us for many years with excellent results. Our goal is to create a
more youthful, natural eyelid appearance while maintaining one's natural expression.
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