Blepharoplasty Philadelphia, PA | Ringpfeil Plastic Surgery

Understanding Blepharoplasty: Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

Bright, fresh, open eyes are one of the first things people notice about you. Unfortunately, the aging process causes eyelids to droop, resulting in heavy, hooded upper eyelids and puffy bags or dark circles under the eyes.

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that tightens excess sagging skin and corrects contour irregularities due to fatty protrusions to give you a more youthful look. This procedure can be performed on the upper or lower eyelids, or both during the same surgical session.

Signs of Eyelid Aging

• Hooding of the upper eyelids
• Wrinkly skin
• Under-eye bags
• Eyelid hollowing
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Impaired vision due to sagging, excess skin

Upper Blepharoplasty: Correcting Upper Eyelid Concerns

An upper blepharoplasty addresses excess upper eyelid skin that causes hooding. Patients often report feeling their eyes look smaller and appear tired. This procedure corrects these aesthetic concerns through a precise surgical approach.

Upper Blepharoplasty Procedure Details

• Performed in-office under local anesthesia
• Procedure duration: 30-60 minutes
• Incisions carefully placed in the eyelid crease to minimize scarring
• Fat pads can be trimmed or repositioned for a youthful appearance

Lower Blepharoplasty: Comprehensive Eye Rejuvenation

Lower blepharoplasty eliminates lower eyelid bags, addresses hollowness, reduces dark circles, and improves sagging skin. This procedure is more multifaceted than upper eyelid surgery and can involve multiple techniques.

Lower Blepharoplasty Techniques

• Transconjunctival approach (incisions inside the eyelid)
• Fat pad removal or repositioning
• Potential CO2 laser resurfacing
• Skin tightening procedures

Complementary Procedures

Dr. Aimee Krausz often combines blepharoplasty with additional techniques like facial fat transfer and CO2 laser resurfacing to enhance overall results and smooth the transition between eyelids and cheeks.

Fat Transfer Advantages

• Natural volumization
• Long-lasting results
• Smooth micro and nano fat technique
• Minimal inflammation

Recovery and Expectations

Post-operative recovery involves managing swelling and bruising. Most patients return to regular activities within 2-3 days, with full healing occurring over several weeks.

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