Eyelid surgeries are very common, ranking in the top 5 cosmetic surgery procedures that people in the U.S. elect to receive each year. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can be performed on the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both.
Many people elect to have eyelid surgery to improve their appearance if they have heavy or droopy upper eyelids. Surgeons remove excess skin, as well as muscle and sometimes fat, to tighten or “lift” the upper eyelids for a more youthful, bright-eyed appearance. Lower eyelid surgery can remove under-eye bags, lift sagging lower eyelids, or remove excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
An eyebrow lift procedure can tighten the appearance of the the brow, the forehead, and the area around the eyes by raising the soft tissue and skin of the forehead and brow. Natural-looking raised eyebrows and a smoother forehead restores a more refreshed, youthful appearance. You might also consider a brow lift if you have sagging eyebrows that are contributing to heavy, droopy upper eyelids. The type of lift recommended is based on a patient’s facial anatomy, appearance, and cosmetic goals.
Fillers such as Juvéderm, Restylane, and Belotero can be used to plump up sunken areas of the skin, such as under-eye hollows, and to smooth fine lines. Fillers are made with hyaluronic acid gel that is nearly identical to the hyaluronic acid found naturally in the human body. Fillers are formulated with varying consistencies for either treating fine lines or adding significant volume to fill and lift hollows under the eyes or sunken areas of the face. Fillers can be customized for each patient to achieve the most natural looking results.
