Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery
1-713-791-0700
Can Eyelid Surgery Halt the Aging Process? The appearance of the eyes makes a big difference to the way you look. Eyes that are attractive and expressive do more talking than the person actually does. However, aging and stress can make the eyes look tired and puffy and affect the overall demeanor. Cosmetic lotions and creams may provide some temporary relief, but only eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty can result in eyes that look rested, alert and more pleasing. This procedure removes excess fat and skin from the eyelids and can resolve drooping. One important question that people ask is “how long will the results last”? Can the cosmetic eyelid surgery put a halt to the aging process? The answer is ‘no’. However, the procedure can resolve the ageing signs of eyes and the results would be usually last quite long, though lifestyle and natural ageing can alter the results over time. Upper eyelid surgery results last longer, from 5 years to even an entire lifetime. Lower eyelid surgery is effective and rarely needs to be performed more than once. If the eyelids sag again, rather than blepharoplasty, the option recommended would be a forehead lift.
Houston Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery
1-713-791-0700
Eyelid surgery typically includes the following procedures • • • • • •
Repositioning the corner of the eye (canthopexy) Repositioning of lateral tarsal strip eyelid Fat tear trough ablation Repositioning the lower eyelid Lower eyelid fat sliding procedures Extensive orbicularis release
This cosmetic surgical procedure can also have functional benefits. The drooping of the upper eyelids can interfere with vision and eyelid surgery corrects this by removing excess skin, muscle and fat from the area.