Cosmetic surgery can help patients who suffer from eyelid puffiness, wrinkling and the appearance of tired eyes. Aging changes on the upper and lower lids occur because skin elasticity decreases with age and because volume loss occurs. Some people are prone to hollowed out orbits and a sunken look where others are prone to puffiness and bags under the eyes. The various aging changes can be addressed with surgery or injectables or a combination of both.
Cosmetic surgery can be performed as a stand alone procedure or can be added on to functional eyelid procedures. It is important for patients to look at their eyes and decide what they like and dislike about their appearance and to communicate that to the doctor. Eyes are an integral part of each person’s “look” and it is important in achieving natural results that surgery enhance a persons appearance without changing their identifiable look. Bringing in old photographs helps.
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty corrects wrinkling, puffiness, sagging and a tired appearance. The procedures range from removal of skin, redefining the lid crease, and recreating a youthful sub brow fat pad. Blepharoplasty has natural results and gives a refreshed appearance.
Blepharoplasty Before and After Images
Recovery from blepharoplasty surgery includes heavy lifting restrictions and some bruising and swelling can be expected. Pain is minimal and most patients resume normal activity within 1-2 weeks.
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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty corrects bags under the eyes or excess skin and wrinkling. At the time of surgery, any downturning of the lateral angle of the eyelids can also be addressed.
The goal of lower eyelid surgery is restore youthful smoothness and this can be achieved with different types of lower lid surgery. Some procedures are performed in the office and some are performed in an outpatient surgical facility.
Blepharoplasty Before and After Images
Recovery from blepharoplasty surgery includes heavy lifting restrictions and some bruising and swelling can be expected. Pain is minimal and most patients resume normal activity within 1-2 weeks.
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Lifts
We also offer specialty lifts, including:
- Brow lifts
- Midface lifts
Brow Lifts – As aging affects the face, the forehead and brows can droop causing a tired appearance. Wrinkles on the forehead and glabella can also contribute to premature aging. Brow lifting surgeries can address the drooping forehead and brows as well as wrinkles, with small incisions and minimal bruising. As with all cosmetic surgery, Dr. Patel Sitole will create a customized plan that is tailored to each patients needs.
Botox
Botox is a purefied protein derived from botulinum toxin type A. It is FDA approved for injection into certain facial muscles to relax the muscle and eliminate wrinkles. In the quantities used for this purpose, it is very safe.
When small amounts of Botox are directly injected into muscles that cause wrinkles such as the lines between the eyebrows, the muscle weakens and is unable to contract fully to produce the wrinkle. There are dynamic wrinkles, those that occur when facial muscles are engaged, and there are static wrinkles, those that are present even when facial movement is still.
The goal with Botox is to treat the muscle and prevent the dynamic wrinkles from becoming static wrinkles. The results usually last around 3 months. The goal with Botox treatment is to soften wrinkles and smooth out the skin, NOT to freeze the muscle completely and eliminate facial expression.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a facial filler that is comprised of a gel matrix that is safe and effective to treat volume loss from aging changes. Once injected, it provides immediate volume and correction but continues to work by stimulating the body to produce its own natural collagen.
This is useful in treating fine and deep lines, enhancing cheek contours and providing volume for the face. It is used most commonly for smile lines and around the mouth and chin for lines.
Juvederm
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler that helps to smooth out lines and wrinkles around the mouth. It offers instant, natural-looking results for up to one year Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in the body but decreases with age.
Juvederm is injected into the dermis to instantly lift and fill and is used for lip definition, fine lines, and brow definition. It contains lidocaine to improve comfort and can be performed in less than 30 minutes
