Eyelid surgery to remove the excess skin, muscle and fat in the eyelids and thus obtain a smoother, cleaner, more youthful appearance to the eyelids. Scars fade so quickly that at 6 months after surgery, one would almost need a magnifier to see them. The procedure takes a little over an hour and can be performed under sedation or mild general anesthesia.

The eyes are one of the most inviting and memorable components of the face and, unfortunately, they are also one of the first parts of our face to show signs of aging. Excess skin, caused by a natural decrease in skin laxity, can cause a droopy upper eyelid or a wrinkled, crépey appearance to the lower eye area. Women experiencing this often say they have difficulties putting on mascara and other eye makeup.

Excess eyelid skin and bulging bags can be remedied through blepharoplasty. Patients often express concern about looking tired, and are frustrated because they look much older than they actually are. The goal of a blepharoplasty is to look rejuvenated and rested without anyone knowing what you had done.

Some people are born with heavy lids or get puffiness under their eyes much sooner than others their age. This is typically a genetic predisposition and can be helped through this commonly performed eyelid surgery.

There are some limitations to blepharoplasty: fine wrinkles around the eyes will not gain an appreciable benefit from blepharoplasty alone. However, laser resurfacing and Botox® injections are options that can reduce wrinkles in this area. Excess upper eyelid skin may be partially due to descended eyebrows, and if this is the case, an eyebrow lift can be performed to maximize your result.

The type of eyelid procedure is permanent and it is rare for someone to need a secondary blepharoplasty. Following the procedure you can expect to be asked "Have you been on vacation?" Or "You look so good! What have you been doing?"

Are you interested in eyelid rejuvenation? Feel free to call us at our Birmingham, MI office to schedule an initial consultation about our procedure, inquire about cost/pricing, or other questions. You can also click on the GenBook icon on the right to easily schedule online right now. We'll be glad to have the opportunity to inform you.