Common Questions & Answers about Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
"I have wrinkles and bags below my eyes beyond my years. I had corneal ulcers and dry eye syndrom which caused me to constantly tug at my eyes. The skin under my eyes and eyelids is very loose. I would like to correct the situation. I am willing to undergo surgery or other treatment. could you please advise what is safe and effective and what kind of results I can expect. Thank you."
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
61 year old, Female, 115 lbs, 4'11"
Performed by
Dr. Nawada
(Winter Haven , FL)
Patient is a 61 year old nonsmoker who wanted to achieve a more refreshed and youthful appearance by having the excess skin and fat around her upper eyelids removed. This Central Florida resident wanted to go to a Plastic Surgeon with an excellent word of mouth reputation. She trusted Dr. Nawada to perform her eyelid lift surgery and was extremely happy with her post-operative results.
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
52 year old, Female
Performed by
Dr. Lawrence Gray
(Portsmouth , NH)
This 52 year old woman from Portsmouth, New Hampshire was feeling as though she was looking older than she actually is. She had loose skin on her upper and lower eyelids. Dr. Gray recommended a blepharoplasty of both the upper and lower lids. (Sometimes people only an upper blepharoplasty.) The patient came back for a re-check and reported that she had received many compliments. People were not sure what she had done, but remarked that she was looking rested. The patient was so pleased with the...
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Male
Performed by
Dr. Steve Samuel
Elderly man with gross excess skin in the upper and lower eyelids. The skin in the lower lids hangs down to the cheek. In older patients much of the spring in the lower eyelid has been lost due to loss of elasticity. Even minimal tension on the lower eyelid can result in a pulled down lid and a startled appearance with excessive tearing of the eye. This is called ectropion. In the standard lower eyelid procedure the incision is made just below the eyelashes and the excess eyelid skin is pul...
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Female
Performed by
Dr. Steve Samuel
Upper eyelid lift (Blepharoplasty) creates a more open and alert appearance to the eyes by removing the overhang of skin and making more of the lid visible. It makes also for easier application of eyelid makeup.
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Female
Performed by
Dr. Steve Samuel
Young Oriental lady wishes to have accentuation of upper eyelid fold and correction of fatty bulges in lower eyelids. The after photo is taken on the 4th day after surgery when the sutures have just been removed. Note the small bruise in the left upper eyelid. The scars just below the lower lid eyelashes and in the upper lid crease are quite inconspicuous.
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Female
Performed by
Dr. Steve Samuel
Patient with fat bulges in lower eyelids and inner upper lids as well as skin excess. She underwent upper and lower eyelid surgeries at the same time as a facelift was performed.
Eye Lid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Female
Performed by
Dr. Steve Samuel
Middle-aged lady underwent upper and lower blepharoplasties under local anesthesia and sedation. Excess skin and fat was removed. Note the natual appearance which is due to conservative removal of excess skin avoiding the pulling down of the lower lid with a startled appearance.
This 63 year old female cosmetic surgery patient from North Georgia presented requesting face and eyelid rejuvenation. Photos are taken about 3 months following upper eyelid lift and brow lift with chemical peel to lower lid region.
