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What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is a surgical procedure
that removes excess folds of skin in the upper lids and
pouches under the eyes (lower lids). Whether to improve your
appearance, your vision, or both, reconstructive
surgery usually produces a very pleasing effect and gives
you a more rested, youthful look. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is
accompanied by a procedure known as a brow lift.
Blepharoplasty can be performed on one eyelid or on both.
These procedures are generally performed by a
plastic surgeon.
Your eyes are an expressive feature - one that people
notice first - and your eyelids are part of that feature. The
eyes are also the first of our features to show signs of age.
As skin around the eye area ages, excess folds appear in the
upper and lower lids.
Blepharoplasty can have a dramatic effect on your
eyelids, restoring a brighter, more rested appearance.
Blepharoplasty is one of the most satisfying facial cosmetic
procedures because recovery is brief while results are long
lasting.
And let's face it; when we look better, we feel better.
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Nice to know:
Eye Accessories
The eyes depend on accessory structures that support,
move, lubricate, and protect them. These include the
orbital bones of the eye socket, muscles of the eyeball,
eyebrows, eyelids, and eyelashes, as well as
lacrimal (tear) glands and ducts. If any of
these structures ARE irritated, infected, or misshapen,
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Nice to Know
Eyeballing the eyeball
The eyeball is cushioned by pads of fatty tissue and
protected by the bony eye socket. Attached are six tiny
muscles that give it a remarkable range of motion and
allow it to follow an object's movement smoothly.
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Why Have A Blepharoplasty?
Over time, your eyelids may thin and lose elasticity, which
causes them to sag. Often, fat from behind the eyeball
migrates forward, giving the appearance of "baggy" eyes. If
severe, it can interfere with vision or wearing glasses.
- At first, bags or sagging eyelids may be noticeable
mostly in the morning.
- As the condition progresses, you may look tired
throughout the day.
- In addition to changing your appearance, sagging eyelids
may interfere with your vision.
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Nice to Know:
Your Special Shades
Think of your eyelids as shades for your eyes,
playing both a protective and an aesthetic role. Their
protective role is achieved by lubricating and washing
away irritants each and every time you blink. They
shield your eyes from bright lights, and they allow you
to sleep at night by closing out the rest of the world.
Aesthetically, your eyelids frame your eyes, providing a
pleasing context in which others see your face. Of
course, no two pairs of eyes are alike, so think of your
eyes and eyelids as being custom-made for your
individual face. |
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