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Smooth, Younger Looking Eyes! |
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Your eyes are your window to your soul because they reveal so much about you.
Unfortunately, your eyes can also be deceiving if signs of aging have altered them. Instead of looking rested, alert and in-charge, you may appear to be tired, run-down, angry or unhappy due to drooping eyelids or puffy bags under the eyes. If you feel that your eyes make you look older, sad or fatigued, you may want to consider the benefits of cosmetic eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty.
Depending on your features and the recommendation of Dr. Karlin, you may have cosmetic eyelid enhancement on either the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. Through a strategically placed incision, the upper eyelid procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue. Because the incision is placed in the natural contour of the upper eyelid, it is camouflaged upon healing. Lower eyelid procedures also involve the removal of excess skin and fat. The incision may be made just under the lower lash line or inside the lower lid; occasionally, the underlying muscle can be tightened. To further minimize wrinkles and pigmentation near the eyes, procedures such as laser resurfacing, chemical peels, and other non-ablative procedures can sometimes accompany eyelid enhancement. Through a personal consultation, Dr. Karlin will decide the best approach for revitalizing your eyelids.
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Before and After Eyelid Surgery |
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How is Blepharoplasty Performed? |
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By removing puffy bags and correcting droopy eyelids, a blepharoplasty can provide a rejuvenated look. It may even help with visual obstruction. During an eyelid lift,
Dr. Karlin will make a tiny incision along the natural lines of your eyelids and remove excess fat, skin, and muscle. The skin is then tightened to give a smooth appearance, and then closed with fine sutures. Scars are nearly invisible as they blend into the natural lines around your eyes. Only minimal discomfort is typically associated with a blepharoplasty. After your procedure, some swelling and bruising is expected, but typically most of it will diminish within one week. As each patient is different, Dr. Karlin will perform a procedure tailored for you to achieve the desired results. |
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How long is the recovery period? |
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Some bruising and swelling is expected for the first ten days or so. Make-up can usually cover bruising adequately by the end of the first week. Most patients return to work in ten days and full activities at three weeks.
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