Do you feel like you always look tired or older than you are because your eyelids are droopy? This common problem has made blepharoplasty an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure. Alone or combined with other procedures, blepharoplasty can help you look bright-eyed and well-rested.
Blepharoplasty, also called an eyelid lift, addresses signs of aging around the eyes, targeting the upper or lower eyelids. Your team at Zena Medical can help restore more youthful-looking eyes and correct the effects of aging. Blepharoplasty can improve loose skin and bulging fat pads that occur mostly due to collagen loss and gravity but also could be due to genetics.
To determine whether a blepharoplasty can help you, consider how much your eyelid and eye area bother you and how much change you want to see. Dr. Zena Gabriel offers nonsurgical eyelid treatments for those not ready for surgery. If you are considering blepharoplasty, benefits include:
Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed separately, but they are often done together. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Karen Leong performs eyelid surgery with precision and artistry. Since small changes can have dramatic results in the delicate eye area, Dr. Leong chooses her surgical plan with care, so you always look relaxed and natural after your procedure.
Small incisions in an eyelid crease or inside the eyelid allow Dr. Leong to remove excess skin and reposition or remove fat that has shifted over time. A lower eyelid lift may also tighten the muscle under the eye to correct a drooping appearance. The procedure takes up to two hours, especially if upper and lower eyelids are treated.
