Why Blepharoplasty Is The Fastest Growing Facial Procedure

Fed up with a tired, puffy appearance due to drooping eyelids? Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, provides rejuvenating results by removing excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Eyelid surgery is rapidly becoming one of the most common surgeries, entering the top five in facial cosmetic surgery. A large amount of this can be attributed to men undergoing eyelid surgery and the increase in younger patients undergoing blepharoplasty before significant aging. Blepharoplasty can shape your eyes to your desired appearance and provide a youthful, well-rested, alert appearance.

Choosing The Right Procedure For You

Knowing whether to proceed with upper blepharoplasty, lower blepharoplasty, or both depends on a variety of factors. Upper blepharoplasty is performed to address hooded or sagging eyelids. Hooded eyelids not only create an older and more tired looking appearance, they can also cause vision impairment from excess skin affecting the field of vision. Lower blepharoplasty removes puffy undereye bags creating a seamless transition between the eyes and cheeks. Patients can also opt for both to create a balanced, long-lasting refreshed appearance.

How Is Blepharoplasty Performed?

Eyelid surgery is completed with small incisions in the natural creases of your eyelid. Any excess skin or fat is carefully removed. Your plastic surgeon repositions the facial tissues to reshape and position each layer for your desired results. The incisions are closed with small sutures placed to avoid any noticeable scarring. 

Noninvasive Blepharoplasty

Nonsurgical blepharoplasty offers rejuvenation by using cosmetic fillers or Botox®. Fillers can address hollowing, fine lines, or wrinkles around the eyes to provide a smooth, awake appearance. This option allows for a natural-looking result without extensive recovery, but touch-ups are needed. 

Festoons & Malar Bags

Festoon surgery is becoming more popular as more patients seek targeted solutions for undereye bags and malar edema that do not respond to nonsurgical treatments. Festoon surgery treats the appearance of swollen undereye bags and dark circles for restored lower eyelids. Malar bag surgery removes pockets of fluid that appear beneath the eye known as malar bags or mounds that contribute to dark circles and bags for a well-rested appearance. With greater patient education, individuals are more informed about addressing the root cause of festoons and malar bags and seeking more permanent solutions.

Choosing The Right Blepharoplasty Surgeon

With the increased popularity in blepharoplasty, it is important to choose an experienced, qualified plastic surgeon. The skin around the eyes is very delicate, making this procedure extremely intricate. If too much skin or fat is removed, it can result in a hollowed-out appearance. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with the complexities of the eyes is essential. Dr. Asaadi specializes in cosmetic procedures of the face and body and is known as one of the top eyelid surgeons. 

Dr. Asaadi and our staff are happy to discuss eyelid surgery options available with you. Please contact our New Jersey office at 973.731.7000, our New York office at 212.938.0158, or request an appointment online today!

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