When most people think of signs of aging, they immediately go to wrinkles and fine lines, but your eyelids say a lot, too. Loose skin and excess fat around your eyes cause under-eye bags and drooping eyelids, which add years to your appearance.
Blepharoplasty is a type of cosmetic procedure that removes excess skin and redistributes fat around the eyes. It’s an excellent option for shaving years off your appearance, just in time for long, sunny days.
At Meridian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Lee K. Thornton offers blepharoplasty as well as injectables, skin rejuvenation, and laser procedures to help you look your best at any time of year.
Blepharoplasty is a procedure that redistributes fat and removes excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids. You can have either just upper, just lower, or both, depending on how your eyelids look.
An upper blepharoplasty addresses excess skin on your upper eyelids. Drooping upper eyelids occur due to decreased elasticity. The procedure uses incisions in your eyelid crease to remove excess fat and skin.
A lower blepharoplasty addresses under-eye bags. We make a tiny incision under the lash line and remove excess skin and fat. The incision is invisible once it heals.
The blepharoplasty procedure is invasive and requires anesthesia. Most people can go home the same day, though they will experience swelling, bruising, and some discomfort.
During the procedure, we use sterile instruments to make small incisions in the upper or lower eyelids. Through these incisions, we remove excess skin and fat. We can also redistribute fat to improve the appearance of bags.
Eyelid surgery has various benefits, depending on why you’re having the procedure. It’s mostly for cosmetic concerns, but it also corrects functional issues caused by excess skin blocking peripheral vision.
Another benefit is restoring a youthful appearance. Under-eye bags and drooping skin around your eyes add years to your appearance. Blepharoplasty offers a way to eliminate the signs of aging for a long time.
It also boosts your self-confidence, just in time for summer get-togethers and vacation photos. After the recovery period, you can show your new look off with a refreshed, more youthful appearance.
Blepharoplasty offers long-lasting results that also enhance other facial features to give you a look you’re excited to show off this summer.
Learn more about how blepharoplasty can transform your life and summer. Call our Meridian, Mississippi, office today to schedule your consultation and take the next step toward a face you’re excited to show off.
