Blepharoplasty Colleyville by DFW Plastic Surgery: Dr. Yadro Ducic, MD
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Colleyville, TX | DFW Plastic Surgery
Understanding Blepharoplasty: Facial Expression and Aging
Eyes are a prominent facial feature where surrounding skin conveys emotion through tissue, muscle, fat, hair, and lashes. Age, sun exposure, and hereditary factors contribute to wrinkles, deep lines, and puffiness around the eyes.
Impact of Aging on Eye Appearance
The aging process can cause unwanted changes in expression, making individuals appear permanently fatigued and older. These appearance changes may cause emotional distress and potentially impact visual function.
Blepharoplasty: Restoring Youthful Eye Aesthetics
An eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) is designed to restore a more youthful eye appearance. The procedure can involve upper lids, lower lids, or both, addressing specific aesthetic concerns.
Blepharoplasty Surgical Techniques
Traditional Blepharoplasty Approach
- Upper lid incision made in the natural crease toward temples
- Lower lid incision along lash line, concealed when healed
- Minimal visible scarring when properly executed
Transconjunctival Technique
- Newer approach for lower lid surgery
- Incision made inside the lower lid
- Allows fat removal without external scarring
- Limited in addressing excess skin
Surgical Procedure Details
The blepharoplasty procedure is performed under local anesthesia with optional sedation. Patients remain comfortable and relaxed during the outpatient surgery. General anesthesia may be used in certain cases.
Recovery Expectations
- Initial eye area swelling subsides within days
- Temporary vision blurring is normal
- Dissolvable stitches used
- Makeup can conceal bruising after initial healing
- Normal activities resume within 10 days
- Full aesthetic results visible in 10-14 days
Complementary Treatments
For comprehensive eye rejuvenation, laser resurfacing or chemical peeling can complement blepharoplasty by tightening surrounding skin and addressing fine lines.
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