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Benefits of a Blepharoplasty
During a Blepharoplasty, excess skin is removed and fat is either repositioned or fat grafting is used to add fat to areas. The repositioning of fat can simultaneously remove puffiness and fill hollows, restoring the youthful contours of your eyelids and correcting dark circles. Removing the excess skin and tightening muscles will smooth wrinkles and folds.
Eyelid surgery can correct the appearance of aging eyes, restoring the youthful beauty to the focal point of your face. You can see what our surgeons have achieved for other eyelid surgery patients by browsing our before-and-after photos to get an idea of what this procedure could mean for you.
Upper vs. Lower Lids
The eyes are the first attribute we notice when we meet someone new. When you look at yourself in the mirror, you are probably more acutely aware of any subtle changes around your eyes more so than any other part of your face.
MD Plastic Surgery will give you a one-on-one consultation while they determine if you’ll benefit from upper, lower, or full comprehensive eyelid surgery.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
In the upper eyelids, we often see drooping, sagging, and sometimes misplaced pockets of fat, distorting the natural contours and creating wrinkles and folds of skin where your eyelid was once smooth and plump. We correct this by removing an ellipse of skin and sometimes excess fat. The incision is made in the natural crease of your eyelid so there is no visible scar. The results of upper eyelid surgery are sometimes enhanced when combined with a forehead lift since drooping eyelids can originate from a heavy or drooping brow.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
In the lower lid, we address bags, dark circles, and loose or wrinkled skin. We remove excess skin, remove or reposition fat, and we can tighten the muscles if needed. The results of lower eyelid surgery can be enhanced by laser skin resurfacing to rejuvenate the skin’s elasticity and restore your youthful texture. Eyelid surgery can also be combined with BOTOX® to correct fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet around your eyes for a more complete look.
Are the results of blepharoplasty permanent?
The results are long-lasting. Eyelid surgery will not stop the aging process, but it will set the clock back on your appearance. Any fat removal is permanent and does not grow back.
I would highly recommend Dr. Gawley and the staff both in the office and at the surgery center. I greatly appreciate Dr. Gawley’s commitment to perfection and my satisfaction. I was treated with integrity and respect during my consultation, procedure and follow up appointments. Definitely a 5 star experience.
- Lauren
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Gawley’s board-certified experts make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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Dr. Bryan Gawley, MD, FACS
Founder, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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We make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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