9 Interesting Facts About Blepharoplasty You Should Know

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As we get older, eyelids can develop excess skin, become droopy, and present with puffiness and bags. These signs of aging are further exacerbated by lack of sleep and stress and often result in a tired and less-vibrant appearance.

If you wish to restore a youthful radiance to your eyes, then blepharoplasty may be the answer. Continue reading to learn all about eyelid surgery and if it’s right for you.

Here are 9 interesting facts about blepharoplasty.

1. BLEPHAROPLASTY IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR PLASTIC SURGERY PROCEDURES

Blepharoplasty consistently ranks among the top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures along with breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast lift. That’s right – it’s more common than a facelift!

2. EYELID SURGERY CAN CORRECT A WIDE VARIETY OF COSMETIC AND FUNCTIONAL CONCERNS

There are a number of reasons that women and men elect to undergo eyelid surgery. An upper blepharoplasty is designed to correct upper eyelid hooding, loose, hanging, excess skin, and vision impairment caused by ptosis.

As for a lower blepharoplasty, it’s meant to eliminate wrinkles and crepey, excess skin as well as bags, droopiness, and dark circles.

3. IT’S OFTEN COMBINED WITH OTHER PROCEDURES

For a more rejuvenated and youthful look, patients often pair eyelid surgery with other facial procedures including a facelift, brow lift, chemical peel, and laser resurfacing.

4. BLEPHAROPLASTY DOESN’T NECESSITATE GENERAL ANESTHESIA

In many cases, blepharoplasty can be performed with local anesthesia and IV sedation. However, general anesthesia may be preferred or advised depending on patient needs and goals.

5. MANY PATIENTS HAVE UPPER AND LOWER BLEPHAROPLASTY AT THE SAME TIME TO REMOVE EXCESS SKIN

More often than not, patients decide to complete upper and lower blepharoplasty for total eyelid restoration.

6. EYELID SURGERY PRODUCES LONG-LASTING RESULTS

When used to correct upper eyelid hooding and drooping, blepharoplasty results can be enjoyed for years to come.

With that being said, treatment cannot completely prevent the natural aging process, and neurotoxins or other non-invasive procedures may be recommended to maintain benefits.

7. IT CAN ERADICATE BAGS, PUFFINESS AND EXCESS SKIN

Bulging fat pads under the eyes can lead to unsightly bags and dark circles, which make individuals look older and perpetually tired.

Lower blepharoplasty seeks to reposition or remove fatty deposits and achieve a more youthful and refreshed eye appearance.

8. BLEPHAROPLASTY HAS MINIMAL DOWNTIME

Following surgery, most patients are able to return to work in 7 days and resume normal activities in 10 days.

9. EYELID SURGERY CAN ACHIEVE NATURAL-LOOKING RESULTS

In the hands of a capable and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Rostami or Dr. Naz, eyelid surgery results are extremely natural-looking and allow women and men to look like well-rested, alert, and vibrant versions of themselves.

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION FOR BLEPHAROPLASTY TODAY

If you are considering eyelid surgery, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Rostami or Dr. Naz.