Blepharoplasty

Surgery of the Eyelids
Every year, one hundred thousand men and women choose blepharoplasty to improve the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you look older and can also impair vision. Blepharop lasty corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags under the eyes that make you look worn and tired. This procedure cannot alter dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nor can it change sagging eyebrows. Though blepharoplasty is often performed as a single procedure, Dr. Kaye may also recommend a browlift, facelift, or skin resurfacing to achieve the best results.

Is Blepharoplasty For You?
As with all facial plastic surgery, good health and realistic expectations are prerequisites. Blepharoplasty removes the excess fat, muscle, and skin from both upper and lower lids. The results can be a refreshed appearance, with a younger, firmer eye area.

If you have circulatory, ophthalmological, or serious medical conditions, Dr. Kaye may recommend an evaluation pre-operatively with your own personal specialists to determine whether blepharoplasty is an option to consider. A consultation with Dr. Kaye can help you decide whether any additional, complementary surgery would increase the success of the surgery. Dr. Kaye might recommend planning a simultaneous forehead lift to correct a drooping brow and smooth the forehead, or skin resurfacing to remove the fine line wrinkling in the eye area.

Making The Decision For Blepharoplasty
Whether the surgery is desired for functional or cosmetic reasons, your choice of a qualified facial plastic surgeon is of paramount importance. You must also make the commitment to follow the pre-surgical and post-operative instructions given to you by Dr. Kaye.

During the pre-surgical consultation, you will be examined or asked to answer queries concerning vision, tear production, use of lenses, and your desires for surgery. Dr. Kaye will explain what you can expect from blepharoplasty and take a complete medical history. Factors to be weighed include age, skin type, ethnic background, and degree of vision obstruction. Furthermore, you can expect an open and honest exchange between you and Dr. Kaye, which will establish the basis for a successful outcome.

After a mutual decision is made by both you and Dr. Kaye, the technique indicated for your individual surgery will be determined. The type of anesthesia, the surgical facility, any supportive surgery, and the risks inherent in the procedure will be discussed.

Facial plastic surgery makes it possible to correct many facial flaws and signs of premature aging that can undermine self-confidence. By changing how you look, facial plastic surgery can help change how you feel about yourself.

Insurance does not generally cover surgery that is done purely for cosmetic reasons. Surgery to correct or improve vision or surgery for eye deformity or injury may be reimbursable in whole or in part. While it is your responsibility to check with the insurance carrier for information on the degree of coverage, we may assist you in this process.

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