16 Sep Brighter, Younger Eyes: Benefits Of Blepharoplasty For Men & Women
Restoring Youth To Your Eyes
The natural aging process brings many changes to the body and face. What often gets overlooked is the impact of aging around the eyes. Over time, the skin produces less elastin and keratin, the components responsible for tightness and a youthful appearance. Muscles and tissues weaken, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and bags under the eyes. Fat pads in the eye area may shift or become more prominent, giving a tired look. Some men and women recognize these changes immediately and want to achieve a more youthful, alert look, which brings more facial harmony. While makeup and skincare can cover these issues, blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that creates amazing long-term results.
What is blepharoplasty anyway?
Cosmetic surgery is rising in popularity, with over 1 million performed in America yearly. Blepharoplasty is a popular eyelid surgery that rejuvenates tiredness, wrinkles, and signs of aging around the eyes. By tightening and manipulating the tissue and skin around the eyes and eyelids, surgeons can create a refreshed look. The procedure can target the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, depending on the desired results. Surgeons perform blepharoplasty by making incisions around the natural creases of the eyelids. The patient can be placed under local anesthesia for a quick outpatient process or general anesthesia for a more detailed process.
Breaking down the procedure
The surgeon will perform an upper, lower, or combined blepharoplasty based on initial consultations. The procedure starts with the patient appropriately sedated, followed by incisions along the creases of the eyelid. An upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin and manipulates tissue above the eyes that can create a hood appearance and disrupt vision. Lower blepharoplasty manipulates skin, tissue, and muscle below the eyes to reduce puffiness and eye bags to create a smoother, refreshed look. After the appropriate tissue and muscle are adjusted, excess skin is removed. The incisions are then strategically closed, hidden with tiny sutures that may dissolve or are removed at a later date. Blepharoplasty typically takes 1-3 hours to complete, depending on the areas targeted. The procedure heals quickly, with patients returning to normal activities within 14-21 days and maximum results observed several weeks later.
How do women benefit?
Women who consider blepharoplasty can target and address the many signs of aging around the eyelids. Some experience wrinkles and sagging skin at earlier ages and may lose confidence as a result. The procedure can create a more youthful appearance. The benefits can extend to personal and professional lives. The additional confidence can motivate women to unlock new social endeavors or pursue exciting goals. Sometimes, the sagging skin can disrupt peripheral vision, causing issues when driving or performing daily activities. Removing excess skin can improve eyesight. Some women even report blepharoplasty helps with makeup application. Makeup around the eyes sits more evenly and lasts longer throughout the day.
And what about the guys?
Cosmetic surgery has often been targeted toward women, but men can also benefit from blepharoplasty. Men can look aged, tired, and have wrinkles that can impact self-esteem. These signs are becoming more apparent in the age of social media and video conferencing. Most men are not attracted to makeup and need another way to regain a more alert, energetic appearance. The procedure can help men increase self-confidence, translating to more opportunities. Men with heavily hooded upper eyelids may find that blepharoplasty not only improves appearance but vision. Blepharoplasty can also be combined with other procedures like facelifts or neck lifts for more comprehensive rejuvenation. Both men and women can benefit from multiple procedures.
Tap into a new fountain of youth
The eyes can reveal many things about a person, including aging and wrinkles. The resulting sagging skin due to a loss of elasticity can also produce a hooded appearance, droopy eyes, and even disrupt vision. Blepharoplasty is an innovative procedure with functional and cosmetic benefits. Consider the procedure if the signs of aging impact confidence and other non-surgical cosmetic options, like injectables, fail to produce results. Patients with realistic expectations will enjoy a refreshed, youthful appearance and even an improved quality of life.