The eyes are the central element of the face, and William Shakespeare called the eyes “the window to your soul.”
However, an abundance of skin or fat above or under the eyes can create an aging look.
Plastic surgeon Dr. James Nachbar offers eyelid surgery in Scottsdale (also known as blepharoplasty) to remove excess skin and/or fat, and lift the upper or lower eyelid, creating a younger and awakened facial appearance.
Countless men and women undergo facial plastic surgery surgery at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery to remove puffy bulges, which helps with both functionality and facial appearance. Upper and lower eyelid surgery creates a fresh, youthful appearance and can produce subtle yet striking improvements.
Is An Eyelid Lift Right for Me?Eyelid surgery is a cosmetic surgery that is sought out by both men and women in Scottsdale. During your private consultation, Dr. Nachbar will evaluate your face and eyes, and let you know what options are available to help you.
Often, the eyes are the first part of the face to show aging, which can make you look older than you are. If the department store salesperson has asked if your female companion, who was your younger sister, was your daughter, you may be ready for blepharoplasty! (That actually happened to one of my nurses!)
In most cases, ideal candidates are impaired by excess, hanging skin and folds above their eyes or bulging skin and/or fat at the bottom eyelid.
Excess skin of the upper eyelid can cause impairment in your visual fields, making it hard to see what is above your head.
For a rejuvenated appearance, eyelid surgery may be the right procedure for you. If you have loose skin that droops on the upper eyelid or bulges and puffiness under the eyes, blepharoplasty can correct this to give you a younger appearance.
A customized eyelid lift at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery gives pragmatic and cosmetic improvements alike to your face, with great advantages, like:
Dr. Nachbar generally performs blepharoplasty in Scottsdale under general anesthesia, although if only the upper eyelids are being treated, local anesthesia may be appropriate. This cosmetic procedure may be done on the upper eyelid alone, on the bottom eyelid, or a combination of both upper and lower during the same surgery.
Upper blepharoplasty assists in diminishing the hanging of skin that droops over the eye to create a more appealing eyelid appearance. An incision is usually made along the fold of the upper eyelid.
Lower eyelid surgery is performed to reduce extra, puffy skin and/or fat under the lower eyelid. The incision is placed just under the lash line to allow access to tighten the skin and remove extra fat, and the skin is delicately lifted to produce a smoother look.
After the procedure, you should take a few days to rest and avoid strenuous activities, although you will be up and around right away. Ice packs can help reduce bruising and swelling for the first day or so.
The results from blepharoplasty can last years and although the results are lasting, the aging process does not stop. To complement the surgical outcomes, facial rejuvenation treatments at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery, such as skin treatments and fillers, can be used to extend your fresh appearance.
If you are having a hard time seeing due to hanging skin on the upper eyelid or are frustrated by puffy skin and fat underneath your eyes, then blepharoplasty at Scottsdale Plastic Surgery may be right for you.
This surgery can help you look youthful and awakened. We invite you to contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. James Nachbar about eyelid lift in Scottsdale.
Eyelid lift costs can vary depending on whether you have an upper eyelid lift, lower, or both. When your surgical plan has been created in your consultation, Dr. Nachbar can go over estimated costs. For results that look natural and last a long time, it’s better to focus on finding an experienced plastic surgeon that you trust, like Dr. Nachbar, instead of trying to find the cheapest place. Scottsdale Plastic Surgery uses many payment methods to make it easy for you to afford a great eyelid lift, including low-interest medical financing.
Wrinkles on your forehead and the corners of your eyes (Crow’s feet) may be better corrected with a facelift or brow lift since the eyelid lift results are limited to the upper or lower eyelids. An eyelid lift can also be combined with a nonsurgical treatment such as BOTOX®, which combats wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. Wrinkle fillers, like JUVÉDERM® or Restylane®, can also be effective because they add volume to hollow areas for a softer, smoother appearance. In your initial consultation, Dr. Nachbar will develop your unique treatment plan to fit your needs and goals.
Nonsurgical skin tightening plus injectable treatments (such as JUVÉDERM, Restylane, and BOTOX) may provide mild improvements. However, if you want to fix moderate to severe sagging skin or would like to see long-lasting results, an eyelid lift would be better than a nonsurgical treatment. After you have talked to Dr. Nachbar about your concerns and goals for your eyes, he will give you his suggestions for your nonsurgical or surgical treatment plan. He might also recommend both surgical and nonsurgical procedures together for ideal results.
