Do your eyes have that "I just woke up" appearance no matter what time of day it is? Sagging skin and puffiness around the upper and lower eyelids are age-related traits that can make us look tired, worried, or simply uninterested in the world around us, even when we are feeling our best. Cosmetic eyelid surgery treats these signs of aging to restore a more alert, refreshed appearance that better reflects the real you.
If your eyes are the windows to your soul, then drooping eyelids and puffy bags under the eyes can act like curtains, making it hard to see the real you behind tired-looking, aged eyes. There’s help for aging eyelids, and it’s called blepharoplasty, or eyelid rejuvenation surgery.
Eyelid surgery corrects unwelcome signs of aging on the upper and lower eyelids by removing excess, sagging skin and repositioning underlying fat and muscle tissue. Our experienced Atlanta plastic surgeons are skilled in advanced eyelid surgery techniques for subtle changes that can make a dramatic difference in how you feel about your appearance.
You’re unhappy with a persistently fatigued or worried appearance, or you are bothered by noticeably sagging skin around your upper or lower eyelids. Upper or lower eyelid surgery can help alleviate these problems, along with providing a smoother, more refined appearance to your eyes. Among the improvements our plastic surgeons can make with eyelid surgery:
Eyelid surgery is a relatively short, outpatient procedure performed in our accredited, private surgery suite. The specifics of surgery depend on your personal goals and what part of your eyelids require attention. During an upper eyelid procedure, your surgeon will make a tiny incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid and/or inside the eyelid, removing excess skin and repositioning any muscle to achieve a more open, better refreshed appearance. A lower eyelid procedure typically involves an incision along the lower lash line. Excess, herniated fat is removed or repositioned to eliminate puffiness and smooth out the area under the eyes.
You’ll be ready to go home shortly after your eyelid surgery to rest in comfort. You won’t be confined to bed, but you should take it easy for the first 2 or 3 days. Don’t worry—you will be able to see after surgery; there are no bandages on the eyes. But, you will notice your eyes tire easily for a few weeks, so save that attempt to read an entire novel for later. Most patients are back to work in about a week for a desk job, taking necessary breaks to rest the eyes.
We offer a number of surgical and non-surgical options that can help enhance the results of eyelid surgery:
If you, like many of our patients, are also frustrated by additional signs of aging or concerns such as sagging skin or fine lines and wrinkles, a complementary procedure can easily be incorporated into your surgical plan to help you achieve a more overall refreshed look!
Here are a few non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments that pair well with an eyelid lift:
If you would like to improve your eyelid appearance, we’d love to help you learn about your options. We offer free consultations with our board certified plastic surgeons here in our Alpharetta plastic surgery center.
