It is said that the eyes are the window to the soul. Metaphors aside, the eyes are the first thing we notice when we see a face. The eyes are two of the two most important aesthetic features of the face. The eyes and the lips are meant to be noticed. The rest of the face is merely the frame and the less distracting the better for the overall aesthetics. So, when the skin of the upper eyelids sags, or the lower eyelids get bags, it may be time to consider Blepharoplasty.
Upper Blepharoplasty removes excess upper eyelid skin, while lower blepharoplasty smooths the bags under the eyes.
Features like eyebags and excess upper eyelid skin are distracting. They make us look tired, mad or disinterested despite being well rested, content and engaged. Minimizing distractions that cause unwarranted perceptions is a big part of my job as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. The primary goal of Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery is creating facial harmony , in this case restoring an awake and more youthful appearance.
Upper Eyelid Rejuvenation
The Upper Eyelids are soft, mobile and serve an important function: They protect and lubricate your eyes. Any surgical intervention to improve the appearance of the eyelids must minimize interference with upper eyelid function. If too much skin is excised, the eyelids will not close, and the eyes will not be protected.
Upper eyelid skin pushes the lids down. Upper Blepharoplasty lifts the skin and opens the eyes.
The goals of Upper Blepharoplasty are to:
- Reduce Upper Eyelid Skin Redundancy
- Remove or Optimally Position Upper Eyelid Fat
- Elevate the Saggy Lacrimal Gland
- Improve Eyelid Symmetry Whenever Possible
My patient above had trouble seeing. Her upper eyelids were heavy and redundant, blocking her peripheral vision and making her appear tired. Eye make-up was not an option. Upper Blepharoplasty removed her obstructive excess skin and gave her a more alert and refreshed appearance.
Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation
The lower eyelids also help protect the eyes, but they are firmer and less mobile. The position of the lower eyelid is very important for tear drainage. If the lid margin is low, we appear stressed out. Even lower and we get the hound dog look.
Excess fat in the lower eyelids causes bags and a tired appearance, Lower Blepharoplasty unpacks the bags and smooths the lower eyelids.
The goals of Lower Blepharoplasty are to:
- Reduce Lower Eyelid Bags
- Reduce Lower Eyelid Skin Redundancy
- Elevate the Saggy Lower Eyelid
- Improve Eyelid Tone when functionally necessary
The patient above noticed his under eye bags progressively worsening as he aged. The normal loss of facial fat on the cheeks can reveal lower eyelid bags and give a tired appearance. Lower Blepharoplasty removes or repositions the excess fat, smoothing out the lower eyelids and refreshing the lids.
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery Consultations
Looking to improve the appearance of your eyes? The next step is a Blepharoplasty Consultation at our San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek Plastic Surgery Clinic. This simple, outpatient procedure can produce dramatic results. Call (925) 943-6353, schedule a private in-person consultation and get your questions answered, today.
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