Inspired by Hollywood? Think Eyelid Surgery
If you think that hard economic times have cut into the demand for plastic surgery, think again. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), cosmetic procedures rose almost nine percent last year. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the most highly requested procedures is eyelid surgery (“blepharoplasty”). According to ASAPS statistics, eyelid surgery is actually among the five most commonly requested cosmetic procedures, trailing breast augmentation, breast reduction and liposuction, and falling in the top five just before tummy tuck surgery.
Many patients are actually requesting eyelid surgery in order to gain a youthful look similar to that of a celebrity, proving the link between the popularity of blepharoplasty and Hollywood. A qualified surgeon will not try to make a person look like another person; however, he or she can help a patient achieve a more youthful appearance with the help of blepharoplasty.
Eyelid surgery involves removing excess, sagging skin around the eyes and trimming any fat that leads to unattractive eyelid puffiness; it can transition a tired, aged-looking upper face into a more refreshed appearance, “turning back the clock” by several years. Dallas eyelid surgery specialist Dr. Kevin D. Light typically performs this procedure on patients aged 40 and above, although it can be done on those who are in their early 20s or 30s if necessary.
Sometimes, other procedures may be beneficial for a more comprehensive transformation. For certain patients, Dr. Light may suggest complementing eyelid surgery results with injectables like Botox® or Restylane®; these injectables can be used in several areas of the face to minimize the visible signs of aging. Eyelid surgery is a procedure that is effective on its own as well when combined with other procedures for an overall facial rejuvenation outcome.
To discuss your personal facial rejuvenation options, contact Dr. Light at TIFM today. He will be glad to address your questions during an initial consultation.
Eyelid Surgery, News | Comments (0)Recent Advances in Eyelid Surgery
It is common to make direct eye contact when meeting someone for the first time. This typically helps to establish a good first impression. However, if you have sagging, bulging eyelids that cause you to appear tired, sad, or even upset, this can be less than ideal. Regardless of the amount of sleep one may get, this undesirable trait may only be corrected with a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, eyelid surgery (“blepharoplasty”).
This facial rejuvenating procedure is one of the most popular treatments to achieve a more youthful appearance. Men and women alike often seek the assistance of a qualified plastic surgeon who can provide optimal results. In Dallas, eyelid surgery is performed by Dr. Benjamin Bassichis at Advanced Facial Plastic Surgery Center. Typically, the procedure is performed by making incision in the upper lid’s natural crease in order to hide scars; lower lid incisions are made just below the lash line or inside the lid. However, when there is too much fat, tissue, and skin removed, the eyes may appear sunken and produce an aged look, which would defeat the purpose of the procedure. Now, with advanced techniques in blepharoplasty, surgeons are able to remove an appropriate amount of the bulging tissues without producing an unnatural appearance.
If you would like to learn more regarding eyelid surgery in Dallas, be sure to contact Dr. Bassichis at his practice. You may also browse his website for further information.
Eyelid Surgery | Comments (0)Asian Eyelid Surgery to Westernize the Facial Appearance
Approximately 50 percent of those who are of Asian decent have distinct eyelid structures that lack a crease in the upper eyelid. In order to create this crease and what is commonly referred to as a more “Westernized” look, many individuals, more specifically females, undergo Asian eyelid surgery.
Media attention on beautiful, nearly flawless women rarely depicts females of Asian cultures; this often portrays the idea that a certain facial anatomy and ethnicity is more aesthetically attractive and desirable. However, those who opt to undergo this procedure have been criticized of abandoning their heritage and culture in the name of vanity. Patients who undergo this surgery claim, however, that they are not necessarily looking to westernize their face, but to create a crease that better suits their features.
This procedure, termed “Asian Eyelid Surgery,” entails removing small amounts of fat, tissue, and skin in the area where a natural crease would be. Once the incision heals, scars are hidden in the new crease. A common improvement for female patients who undergo this procedure is their use of eye shadow make up. Prior to surgery, many are unable to wear cosmetics due to their lack of visibility from hooding.
Those in the Beverly Hills area who are interested in Asian eyelid surgery may contact Charles S. Lee, M.D. at Enhance Plastic Surgery.
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