Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Doylestown, PA
Droopy, puffy eyelids and under eye bags can make you look older or more tired than you feel. Rejuvenate your appearance with blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, at Tamburrino Plastic Surgery in Doylestown, PA. This transformative procedure targets excess skin, muscle, and fat to reveal brighter, more alert eyes.
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What is Blepharoplasty?
Also called an eyelid lift, this surgery addresses sagging or puffy upper and lower lids, restoring the natural contours of your eyes. Over time, aging, genetics, and environmental factors contribute to excess tissue that can affect your looks and impair your vision. By removing or repositioning this tissue, an eyelid lift smooths your eyelid contours and gives you a refreshed, open-eyed look.
Blepharoplasty benefits
An eyelid lift offers both cosmetic and functional benefits, including:
- A Rejuvenated Appearance: Removing excess skin and fat opens up your eyes and gives you a more energetic look.
- Improved Vision: In cases of excessive hooding, the procedure can help restore your full field of vision.
- Enhanced Self-Confidence: A refreshed look can boost your overall confidence, making you feel as vibrant as you appear.
- Long-Lasting Results: Although aging is ongoing, a well-executed eyelid lift can preserve your youthful look for many years.
For a more comprehensive rejuvenation, some patients choose to combine their eyelid lift with a brow lift or facelift for comprehensive rejuvenation. These additional treatments help balance facial features for an overall harmonious result.
Are you a good candidate?
Ideal candidates often share the following characteristics:
- Excess upper eyelid skin, puffiness, and under eye bags
- A “monolid,” or appearance of only a single upper eyelid
- Trouble with peripheral vision due to excess overhanging skin
- Good overall health and clear expectations
During your consultation, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. assesses your specific concerns and anatomy and discusses your goals to determine if blepharoplasty is the right choice for you.
How the procedure works
Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. performs the procedure using local anesthesia with sedation or, in some cases, general anesthesia. The approach varies based on the treatment area:
- Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty: Incisions follow the natural crease of your eyelid to remove excess skin and fat, enhancing your eye’s natural contours.
- Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty: This procedure targets under eye bags and puffiness by removing or repositioning excess fat or removal of excess lower eyelid skin, resulting in a smoother, more refreshed appearance.
Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. discusses these options during your consultation and recommends the method that best aligns with your aesthetic goals.
Recovery, aftercare, and lasting results
After your procedure, you can expect some swelling and bruising, which generally subside within 1 to 2 weeks. Recovery typically takes about 2 to 3 weeks, during which you should follow these guidelines for optimal healing:
- Avoid strenuous activities until your surgeon advises otherwise.
- Apply cold compresses and elevate your head to reduce swelling and improve comfort.
- Adhering to your surgeon’s aftercare instructions for the best possible outcome.
While aging continues, the improvements from a well-performed eyelid lift can be long-lasting, keeping your appearance vibrant for many years. With natural-looking results and the option to combine procedures for enhanced outcomes, you can enjoy a refreshed look that truly reflects your inner vitality.
FAQ
What is eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess, droopy skin from around your eyes. Depending on your needs, Dr. Tamburrino can perform blepharoplasty on your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. Over time, the delicate skin of your eyelids stretches and the area loses muscle tone. This may cause excess fat to accumulate above and below your eyelids, resulting in sagging eyelids and bags under your eyes. Sometimes one or both eyelids may droop enough to reduce your field of vision. Blepharoplasty reduces or eliminates these vision problems while also restoring a more youthful appearance.
Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
You may want to consider blepharoplasty if droopy eyelid skin interferes with your vision or distracts from your appearance. Eyelid surgery corrects many cosmetic concerns, including:
• Puffy upper eyelids that appear tired or sad
• Bags and dark circles under the eyes
• Excess skin obscuring the upper eyelid folds
• Excess skin on the lower eyelids
What should I expect from eyelid surgery?
Some people choose to get eyelid surgery done at the same time as another procedure, such as a facelift. During a consultation, Dr. Tamburrino attentively listens to your concerns and discusses your goals for treatment. You can expect to spend at least an hour at your consultation. In this time, he evaluates factors such as:
• Facial muscle structure
• Underlying bone structure
• The symmetry of your eyebrows
Then he creates an individualized treatment plan that best addresses your needs. This may include blepharoplasty on your upper eyelids and lower eyelids. He may also use a specialized medical laser to resurface your skin and smooth wrinkles around your eyes. Dr. Tamburrino performs blepharoplasty surgery in his office or at local hospitals. However, you shouldn’t need to spend the night in the hospital. After surgery, you may experience temporary side effects such as blurred vision and watery eyes. You may also experience bruising and swelling that typically fades in 10-14 days. To find out if eyelid surgery is right for you, call Prestige Institute for Plastic Surgery or book an appointment online.
Schedule your consultation
We invite you to call our office today at (215) 348-3415 or request a consultation online to take the first step toward brighter, more alert eyes.