Types of Eyelid Surgery, which is for you (Blepharoplasty)

There are many different procedures designed to improve the appearance of the eyelids and orbital area around the eyes. A list of improvements include: upper eyelids to give a more open, slightly altering the native ethnicity eyelid if so desired, or reduce swelling, layers or concavity of the lower eyelid. Eyelid surgery can involve a particular kind of eyelid or both.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Over time, the upper lids fall because they have too flaccid skin, redundant or lax muscle and fat in excess. Bags or the weight of the upper eyelid caused by congenital or acquired reasons of aging. This often results in weight appear tired or sleepy. The cosmetic improvement is not the only reason to consider an upper blepharoplasty. The operation can also be a factor. The hearing may be compromised if the upper eyelid falls (ptosis) and partially covers the pupil. The person then pose a restriction on their “visual field” due to the skin fall. If the problem is substantial, the insurance companies may cover part of the procedure of upper eyelid. They requested photographs and / or a review of their computerized visual field to establish the eligibility of the patient before surgery. This will be assessed at the time of consultation.

after uppper eyelid surgery

The correction involves excision of a skin fold of the eyelid was carefully planned, to avoid detection. Redundant muscle and fat in excess can also be addressed. Either a functional or cosmetic purposes, the natural shape of the eye is restored to a more youthful appearance by enhancing or redefining its natural crease.

The ethnicity of the upper eyelid can be modified a bit by creating a fold of the eyelid where there is not one. Sometimes Asian patients who do not have the fold supratarsal ask this. It’s sometimes called the “westernization”. When doing this, it is important not to distort the beauty of the Asian eye. Keep the area of the angle of the eye in its natural state and maintain the fold in no more than 6 mm provides pleasing results. Sometimes removing a bit of fat is recommended, according to the wishes of the patient.

An upper blepharoplasty and the eye opening at 100% of patients. Some may prefer a more open appearance eyebrows falling or if the invasion is a problem. This can be done through a process of stretching eyebrows. Different options will be discussed in the section of the front of this website.

You can add an additional treatment procedure of the upper eyelid if desired, and includes the frown muscle hyperactive (corrugated). Can be adjusted to minimize the activity of the frown incision through the eyelid. It’s easy and efficient and requires a minimum amount of time during this procedure.

next time i will talk about lower eyelid surgery