Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Upper Blepharoplasty
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the upper eyelids, excess skin and fat are removed through an incision hidden in the natural eyelid crease. If the lid is
droopy, the muscle that raises the upper lid can be tightened. The incision is then closed with fine sutures.
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| Before upper eyelid blepharoplasty. |
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| After surgery this patient has a better field of vision and rejuvenated appearance. |
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| Before upper eyelid blepharoplasty. |
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| After upper eyelid blepharoplasty patient looks natural, refreshed and age appropriate. |
Lower Blepharoplasty
Fat
in the lower eyelids can be removed or repositioned through an incision hidden on the inner surface of the eyelid. Laser resurfacing or
a chemical peel can be performed at the same time, if desired, to smooth and tighten the lower eyelid skin. If there
is excessive skin in the lower eyelid, the incision is made just below the lashes. Fat can be removed or repositioned through
this incision as well, and the excess skin removed. The incision is then closed with fine sutures.
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| Before lower eyelid blepharoplasty. |
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| After lower blepharoplasty and lesion removals, this patient appears youthful and revitalized. |
Quad Blepharoplasty
Upper and lower blepharoplasty can be performed together. Blepharoplasties
may also be combined with other procedures such as eyebrow or forehead lift, midface lift, face lift, neck lift
or laser skin resurfacing.
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| Before quad blepharoplasty. |
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| After quad blepharoplasty. This patient also underwent full face laser skin resurfacing. |
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| Before quad blepharoplasty. |
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| After quad blepharoplasty. This patient also underwent full face laser skin resurfacing. |
Who Should Perform Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)?
When choosing
a surgeon to perform blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), look for a cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgeon who specializes in the eyelids, orbit, and tear drain system. It’s also important
that he or she has completed an American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic
and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship. This indicates your surgeon
is not only a board certified ophthalmologist who knows the anatomy and structure of the eyelids and orbit, but also has had extensive training in ophthalmic plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Shorr
is Director of the Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive and
Cosmetic Surgery at the Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA School of Medicine.
He and his associates are board certified ophthalmologists as well as ophthalmic plastic reconstructive
and cosmetic surgeons who have completed an ASOPRS fellowship.
Dr. Norman
Shorr is an early pioneer and innovator of many cosmetic and reconstructive
eyelid, eyebrow, forehead and
midface procedures performed today worldwide. He and his associates continue
to innovate and contribute to the specialty of cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery. Call today
to schedule your personal consultation!
