Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
For 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. |
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!
