Blepharoplasty Articles

Question:I’m planning on getting an eyelid lift on both my upper and lower eyelids. Will I be up and walking around immediately after my surgery or will I be recovering for a period of time? Answer:Following surgery on both your upper and lower eyelids you will likely experience little pain, however, you can have a… [Read More]

Question: I am 33 years old and have bags under my eyes. I don’t think they necessarily make me look older. I just don’t like them. How long is this surgical procedure? Are the bags made of fat that is removed, or do you have to fill in the area? How long afterwards will my… [Read More]

Question:Is blepharoplasty the only solution for droopy eyes? I am 66 years old and the skin over my eyes droops down too far. Aren’t there any non-invasive techniques that could tighten up the skin in this area? Answer:So far, nothing works as well as an upper eyelid surgery to get rid of excess skin of… [Read More]

Question:I have just the beginnings of hooding of my upper eyes. If I get upper lid blepharoplasty now, will that skin continue to droop as I age? Would I need this surgery redone some years down the road? Answer:Upper lid blepharoplasty sounds like just the procedure that you will need in order to get rid… [Read More]

Question: Why is blepharoplasty so often paired with a forehead lift? Answer: The reason that a blepharoplasty is often times paired with a forehead lift is because although there may be excess skin of the upper lid that needs to be excised in order to rejuvenate the eyes, it is also fairly common to have… [Read More]

Question:I make presentations to others as part of my job. I have heard people comment under their breath that I look pretty haggard when I am not even tired. I want to improve my appearance so I can look like the professional woman that I feel I am. My eyes are the problem. I would… [Read More]

Question:I would like upper and lower lid blepharoplasty. I have very sparse eyelashes. Will the incisions affect my eyelashes? How long after the surgery can I wear eye makeup, especially mascara? Answer:The incisions that I use for either upper or lower lid blepharoplasty should not affect your eyelashes. The upper lid incision for blepharoplasty is… [Read More]

Question:I have sunken areas beneath my eyes. It looks like these circles need to be filled in. Would blepharoplasty or a facial fat transfer be the best option here? Answer:You are asking a very good question with regards to your eyes. The question of whether fat transfer or blepharoplasty is the best procedure can only… [Read More]

Question: I’m 38. I have some frown lines on my forehead and between my eyebrows, though I don’t feel that they’re yet that horrible that I need to consider surgery. However, what I would really like to have fixed is one of my eyes, as the eyebrow has becoming increasingly more droopy over the years…. [Read More]

Question: I really think I need an eye lift for just one eye. Would this cost half of what a regular blepharoplasty on both eyes would cost? Answer: I have actually operated on one eye and even one brow for a blepharoplasty and a browlift. I do charge about half the cost of the procedure… [Read More]