Eyelid
Surgery
& Endoscopic Browlift (Blepharoplasty and
Forehead lift)
The
eyes are the focal point of the face, and therefore
can be a true marker of beauty when they look fresh and youthful. As the face begins to age, the skin above the upper eyelids start
to sag and the lower lids become heavy and form bags.Several other things happen to the area around the eyes as the face
starts to age.The eyebrows and the cheeks begin to fall as a result of
gravity.The heavy eyebrows
contribute to a tired appearance of the eyes.
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The cheek drooping along with a loss of fat in the face results in
the skeletonization of the bone under the eyes and the creation of a
crease and dark shadows, which make the eyes look hollow and sunken.
A
careful approach to each of these problems is important and Dr.
Miller will take the time to evaluate each point and give an ideal
treatment plan that will revitalize the eyes, which makes the entire face
appear more youthful.Let’s
discuss each procedure from the eyebrows down to the cheeks.
1.
An
Endoscopic Browlift is designed to reset the eyebrows at a
higher, more youthful location.It
also takes the heaviness off the outer part of the eyelids and reduces
the amount of skin that has to be removed during upper eyelid surgery.The endoscopic browlift is performed through tiny incisions
behind the hairline.An endoscope is inserted, the brow is released, and then
fixed at a higher location.This
provides a long lasting and natural result without using the long
incisions across the top of the head that were commonplace in the
past.Let’s look at an
example:
This
patient had endoscopic browlift and upper eyelid surgery.Note how the extreme heaviness
on the outer part of the eyelid was
nicely corrected with these procedures.
2.
An
Upper Lid Blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lift or upper eyelid
surgery) is a very common procedure that treats the heavy skin on the
upper lids.An incision
is hidden in the natural crease of the upper eyelid and the excess
skin is removed.The
eyelid is then contoured and the incision is closed.The procedure is not painful and patients usually incur only
mild swelling or bruising for a week.The result is a natural rejuvenation of the upper lids that
brighten the entire face as shown in the picture below.
Notice
the heavy upper lid skin before the procedure and the nice upper lid
crease
produced after the surgery.Now
eye shadow can be applied easily.
3.
Lower
Lid Blepharoplasty (lower eyelid lift or lower eyelid
surgery) is a simple procedure that reduces the bags under the eyes.These bags are actually fat pockets that fall forward to cause
shadowing and heaviness under the eyes.A small incision is made inside the eyelid to reduce the amount
of fat present.If some excess skin is present either the laser is used
to tighten the skin or a small skin excision is carried out.Recovery is usually painless with mild swelling and the patient
can often return to work in a week.
This patient had
heavy bags under the eyes that were nicely smoothed out.
4.
Cheeklift
and Fat Injection–
As the cheeks fall
during the aging process, the bony rim under the eyes becomes more
noticeable, often times forming a groove with shadowing called the
tear trough.In addition
to removing some fat from under the eyes, it is often important to
replace some fat in the groove under the eyes.This way, a smooth, natural contour is given to the lower
eyelid-cheek complex, which revitalizes the midface.This improvement can be further enhanced by lifting the cheeks
with a Threadlift
to help return a youthful fullness to
the cheeks.
Dr.
Miller will personally analyze all aspects of your face.It is important to realize that patients may not need all of the
procedures mentioned above, and proper analysis is crucial in determining
which procedure or procedures will give the best result.All of the surgery is performed in our state-of-the-art accredited
surgery center.Each patient
is discharged to the comfort of their home the same day.
Postoperatively,
each patient can expect some mild to moderate bruising and swelling.Pain is usually minimal and most patients do not even take the pain
medicine that is prescribed.Recovery is about one week and you will visit Dr. Miller 2-3
times for post-op examinations.
Dr.
Miller specializes in Plastic Surgery of the face and will help
you acquire a more youthful appearance by rejuvenating your eyes, brow,
and cheeks.Please view the
pictures below and call Dr. Miller today for any questions or to schedule
a free consultation.
BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS All photos are of actual patients, printed with permission and are not enhanced. (Click on pictures to see larger
version)
