Virtually everyone experiences some changes in their facial skin as they move through middle age and beyond. When the skin above your eyes begins to lose its elasticity and starts to sag, you can look much older than your years.
If you’ve noticed changes in your eyelids over time, triple board certified surgeon Dr. Carl N. Williams, Jr. offers a surgical procedure that can help. Called blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery lifts and tightens your eyelids, removing any vision obstacles and giving you a more refreshed and renewed appearance. Are you a good candidate?
When it comes to the delicate skin around the eyes, changes caused by aging can be more noticeable. That’s largely due to the fact that humans tend to make eye contact during every interaction, no matter if it’s a passing glance or a job interview, putting the skin and muscles around your eyes through their paces.
As the years pass, your skin loses some of its natural elasticity. The tiny muscles around your eyes weaken, leaving your eyelids without the same support they previously had. The result is sagging skin both above and below your eyes, which can age your face significantly.
Because this skin is so delicate, treating this sagging is a challenge. Surgical intervention is often the best approach, and it delivers lasting improvement. Blepharoplasty can be performed on your upper and lower eyelids.
Dr. Williams makes small incisions that allow him to remove any excess skin or fat around the eyes. Then he closes the incisions and your healing process begins. Eyelid surgery usually takes less than an hour from start to finish.
Deciding to move forward with blepharoplasty isn’t always an easy choice. Here are three signs that you’re a good candidate for this procedure.
Excess skin above or below your eyes can make you look tired and worn out. If changes in the skin above or below your eyes is making you feel self-conscious about your appearance, surgery can restore your confidence.
Another thing to consider is whether the changes in your eyelids are significant enough to warrant surgical intervention. If your eyelids are getting in the way of your vision, surgery can do wonders to help you see properly.
In these cases, blepharoplasty may be covered by insurance. Our team can help determine if this is the case for your situation.
While eyelid surgery is a relatively simple procedure, any surgery places strain on your body. People who are in good health are the best candidates for blepharoplasty.
If you have any existing eye health issues, including glaucoma, a detached retina, or dry eyes, let Dr. Williams know before you schedule eyelid surgery. It’s also important to share any other health issues you face, including:
As with any medical procedure, sharing your full health history is an absolute necessity. Eyelid surgery requires anesthesia, which can interfere with certain medications. Some drugs can also make you bleed more easily than normal. It’s important to provide a full list of all medications you rely on as you discuss blepharoplasty.
If you’re ready to find out more about eyelid surgery and whether it’s right for you, please contact Carl N. Williams, Jr., M.D. Hand and Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation.
