Dr Widdowson

TheEyes Have It

Eyelid aesthetic Surgery

DR PETER WIDDOWSON HAS A BACKGROUND OF 27 YEARS IN PLASTIC, RECONSTRUCTIVE & COSMETIC SURGERY. QUALIFYING IN HIS SPECIALTY IN 1982 HE HAS BEEN AN INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED MICROSURGEON AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON FOR OVER 20 YEARS.

The skin and tissues that make up the upper and lower eyelids are very important to protect the eyeball from damage from dust and other environmental damage. The ductal tear system provides lubrication for the covering (cornea) of the eyeball.

The upper and lower eyelids are subjected to ageing changes and may be one of the more obvious signs of ageing. Consider that when we communicate with someone face to face we usually look into their eyes and may see these ageing changes.

These changes are caused by a number of factors: genetics – often we can see the ageing aspect of our parents’ eyelids beginning to develop in our younger selves; environmental causes such as sun, dust, allergy and topical beauty applications. the top eyelids. Puffiness of upper and lower eyelids is caused by herniation of fat pads through a weakened membrane around the eyes and gives a tired appearance to the person’s face, often worse in the morning.

The height of the brow (low eyebrow) may also contribute to the heaviness of the upper eyelid skin.

A consultation with our highly experienced Plastic Surgeons at the Lotus Institute will assess the ageing changes around the eyelids and provide a plan for rejuvenation to provide more youthful eyelids and /or brow.

Other rejuvenation procedures can be done at the same time, or separately, such as MIFACE or Liplift.

Non-surgical procedures at Lotus such as wrinkle reduction with muscle relaxant injections, light peels and dermal filler may be appropriate. Surgical procedures available at Lotus are Blepharoplasty (resection of skin and fat pads), brow lift (keyhole), medical peels and CO2 laser resurfacing and festoon and malar fat pad reduction.

Great care with assessment of the eyelid problem and care with the procedures is necessary to maintain the important function of the eyelids to protect the eyeball.

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DR PETER WIDDOWSON

The Lotus Institute

Level Two, 2 Short Street Southport. Tel: (07) 5509 4488

MB, ChB, FRACS (Plastic) Plastic Surgeon Dr Peter Widdowson has a background of nearly 30 years in Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery. Qualifying in his specialty in 1982 he has been an internationally acclaimed microsurgeon and reconstructive surgeon for over 20 years. Since commencing as Director at the Lotus Institute in 1999 he has super specialised in Cosmetic surgery, directing one of the most acclaimed Cosmetic Clinics in Australasia. His qualifications include, Member of Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

Dr Drew Cronin

B.Biomed Sci, MBBS, FRACS (Plastic) Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Doctor Drew Cronin is a Queensland trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon based here on the Gold Coast. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is also the first locally trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon on the Gold Coast, being one of the first graduates of the Gri th University School of Medicine. Dr Cronin performs a wide variety of Reconstructive and Cosmetic procedures, including body lift and body contouring procedures, aesthetic and reconstructive breast procedures, and facial aesthetic surgery. He also performs skin cancer excision and reconstruction, hand surgery and microsurgery.

• Abdominoplasty • Body Li • Breast Implant Removal • Fat Gra ing • igh Reduction • Otoplasty • Blepharoplasty • Brachioplasty • Breast Li (Mastopexy) • Faceli (MIFACE) /Neckli • Laser Resurfacing • Skin Cancer Surgery • Body Contouring • Breast Augmentation • Browli • Gynecomastia • Lip Li • Post Weight-Loss Surgery

As a non-surgical option, e Lotus Institute has a highly-regarded and professional Aesthetic Injecting Department o ering clients so ening, volumising and enhancement of the tissues - especially of the face - using a variety of injectable products. Our nurses/injectors Patricia Hampson and Marie Steele have more than 26 years combined experience in this highly-skilled area. We also o er clients pure mineral makeup and medical-grade skincare products which only use natural and organic essential oils, butters and waxes - all of which are completely biodegradable and environmentally friendly as well as being 100 percent vegan.

THE LOTUS INSTITUTE: Level Two, 2 Short Street, Southport Q 4215 Australia Tel: (07) 5509 4488 Fax: (07) 5528 4166 Email: lotus@lotus-institute.com.au