What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?

Declining levels of collagen and loss of facial fat are two of the biggest contributors to signs of aging, and they affect your eye areas in several ways. As your delicate eyelids become thinner, you may notice sagging skin, wrinkles, and undereye bags that make you look tired or older than you really are. Blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift restores your bright, youthful eyes and turns back the clock on age-related damage.

What is Blepharoplasty or an Eyelid Lift?

Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both, depending on your needs. This procedure addresses concerns such as excess or sagging skin and undereye bags. At Specialty Aesthetic Surgery, blepharoplasty is performed by our specialist oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Bruce Moskowitz. His focus on the eye area allows him to provide superior results that look naturally refreshed.

What are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?

People choose eyelid surgery for many reasons. During your consultation, Dr. Moskowitz will discuss your concerns and goals so he can plan your procedure.

Tightens and Smooths the Upper Lids

Drooping upper eyelids can make you look tired and hide your eyes from the world. They can also make applying makeup frustrating. If you have enough excess skin, it may even start to block your vision. Lifting and tightening this skin smooths away wrinkles for a bright-eyed appearance.

Corrects Undereye Puffiness

Thinning skin under your eyes can combine with shifting fat to create the appearance of puffiness, bags, and hollowness. Blepharoplasty on the lower lids de-puffs, tightens the area and repositions fat pads. Your surgeon may recommend other methods to address significant undereye hollowness.

Specialized for Your Goals

Because Dr. Moskowitz specializes in oculoplastic surgery, he performs several advanced types of blepharoplasty. He is an expert in revision blepharoplasty, the delicate art of correcting unsatisfying results from a previous procedure. He also offers Asian blepharoplasty, a procedure that helps individuals of Asian descent achieve their desired results while enhancing their natural beauty.

Long-Lasting Results

While an eyelid lift cannot prevent skin aging, it does reverse many of its effects, and the aging process will take many years to catch up. Most people are very pleased with their blepharoplasty results for up to fifteen years or even longer. While signs of aging will continue to develop, your skin will stay tight and lifted for years.

You can help your blepharoplasty results last even longer by using quality skincare products and consistent sun protection. Sunscreen, hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses can help protect this delicate area from future signs of aging caused by sun damage.

How is an Eyelid Lift Performed?

Blepharoplasty can be performed using local or general anesthesia, depending on the details of your procedure and your comfort level. A few small incisions hidden inside the eyelid or in the crease of the eyelid skin allow your surgeon to remove excess skin and reposition fat pads to create a smoother, tighter appearance. You can have blepharoplasty alone or in combination with other facial procedures, such as a brow lift.

What is Recovery Like After Blepharoplasty?

You may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the eye area after your procedure. Resting with your head elevated and using cold compresses will help control swelling and keep you comfortable. You will receive instructions on how to clean your incisions as they heal. Most people can return to work and other light activities in about a week. Your surgeon will usually clear you to return to your exercise routine after two to three weeks.

While most of the swelling will resolve within the first few weeks, you may still have some leftover swelling that can take several months to resolve. Your full blepharoplasty results will reveal themselves as they evolve.

Am I a Good Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

One of the most important factors in whether any procedure is recommended is your health. If you are healthy enough to safely have a surgical procedure, you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty. Candidates typically want to address concerns related to loose skin, shifting fat distribution, and other signs of aging affecting the eyelids.

While the most common age for people to seek an eyelid lift is the late 30s or early 40s, you can have this procedure at almost any age. Some younger people have been bothered by naturally drooping eyelids all their lives, and some older adults may not have concerns until they notice the excess skin is getting in the way of their sight. We will work with you to determine whether eyelid surgery is the best way to help you achieve your desired results.

Take the Next Step – Request a Consultation

Want to learn more about blepharoplasty? Schedule your consultation online or by calling Specialty Aesthetic Surgery at (212) 737-8700. We look forward to working with you!

Specialty Aesthetic Surgery serves the greater NYC metro area.

About Our Surgeons

Bruce Moskowitz is an experienced and board-certified oculoplastic surgeon. His practice encompasses all areas of oculoplastic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has a well-known reputation for revision surgery, and a large portion of his practice comes from other colleagues to revise sub-optimal outcomes.

Grigoriy Mashkevich is an experienced and double-board certified facial plastic surgeon. He belongs to a highly select group of surgeons with a focused specialization in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the nose, face, and neck.

Dr. Anna Frants is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Her areas of expertise include surgery of the face, neck, nose, eyelids, eyebrows, and ears.

*Individual results may vary