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As a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), this physician is among a select group of board-certified plastic surgeons who have attained the highest level of achievement in cosmetic surgical training, continuing education and clinical experience.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Cosmetic eyelid surgery removes the excess fat and wrinkled, drooping skin of the upper eyelids that can make you look constantly tired or sad. It also eliminates bags under your eyes and tightens your lower eyelid skin. The result is a more alert and rested appearance.

Eyelid surgery removes puffy bags under your eyes and wrinkled folds of skin hooding your eyelashes on the upper lids.

Eyelid surgery is often performed along with a facelift or other facial rejuvenation procedures. Some people have inherited traits that cause them to have eyelid surgery as early as there 20s or 30s.

Incisions follow natural contour lines in your upper and lower lids. In some cases, lower eyelid fat may be removed without any external incision; instead, an incision is placed inside your lower eyelid.

Fat and loose skin are removed from the upper eyelid area through an incision that is hidden within the nature eyelid fold. The incision extends slightly beyond the outside corner of your eye where it easily blends into existing laugh lines or other creases. If your upper eyelid problem is aggravated by sagging of your eyebrows, then your plastic surgeon may recommend a brow lift.

Stitches close the incisions. Incision lines fade and blend into natural creases.

Treatment of the lower eyelids often required an incision that is hidden just below your lower lashers. Through this incision, excessive skin, muscle and fat are removed or adjusted; sometimes fat may be repositioned to eliminate puffiness or bulges. If your lower eyelid skin is not excessive, your plastic surgeon may decide to use a different technique that removes fat through an incision placed inside the lid. A laser is sometimes used, if necessary, to resurface the lower eyelid skin and to achieve a small degree of skin tightening.

After surgery, your appearance is brighter, more alert and rested.