Caused by aging, heredity, and sun exposure, droopy eyelids and brows changes can make people look weary and older than they are. Bags under the eyes or wrinkled folds of skin on the upper eyelids can also obstruct vision. Blepharoplasty in Manhattan is a perfect option to address this concern. The procedure repair or corrects drooping eyelids (ptosis) and bags by removing and tightening excess skin, muscle and fat around the eyes.

Benefits of Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty can treat various conditions in the upper and lower eyelids such as bags and puffiness under the eyes, loose and sagging skin that causes folds in the upper eyelid and wrinkled or drooping eyelids. It helps restore peripheral vision by removing excess tissue of the upper eyelid that causes functional visual impairment. Other benefits offered by this procedure include -

·         Refreshes and rejuvenates the upper eye area

·         Restores a younger shape above the eyes

·         Removes bags under the eyes

·         Removes excess sagging skin and fat deposits that creates puffiness in the eyelids

·         Reduces forehead discomfort caused from the muscle straining

·         Restores a youthful look

Who is an Ideal Candidate for Blepharoplasty?

Not all people are ideal candidates for eyelid surgery. An ideal candidate for the procedure must be a healthy person who is troubled with excess loose skin on their upper and/or lower eyelids that they would like to get corrected. Other related criteria that determine a person’s candidacy for the treatment include -

·         Must be a nonsmoker

·         Must have healthy facial tissue and muscles

·         Must have realistic expectations about the outcome

Eyelid surgery is not recommended for people with the following concerns -

·         Want to improve crow’s feet or uneven eyes

·         Want to address symptoms of dry eye

·         Have an eye infection or other eye diseases

·         Have a severe illness or infection

·         Have a pre-existing medical condition

·         Habitually smoke

How is the Procedure Performed?

Leading plastic surgery practices such as bodySCULPT in NYC offer both traditional and advanced blepharoplasty. After determining a person’s candidacy for blepharoplasty, the plastic surgeon will conduct a detailed evaluation to identify the concerns like - low brow position, drooping brows, excessive eyelid skin, muscle, and fat, upper eyelid droop, and lower eyelid retraction and slackness – that need to be corrected. Based on the evaluation, they will recommend the most appropriate procedure.

The procedure removes fatty tissues using a special instrument. In certain cases, the muscle tissue is repositioned or removed. Incisions are made in discreet areas to limit visible scarring. The traditional technique comes with long downtime and recovery. Advanced techniques like laser blepharoplasty cause hardly any visible scars and come with minimal discomfort, downtime, and shorter recovery. When performing upper blepharoplasty, blunt-needle anesthetic injection is used to reduce postoperative bruising, hematoma and pain. The method used for the blepharoplasty procedures will vary from patient to patient based on the individual considerations.

Individuals considering female blepharoplasty in Manhattan need to choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practice that offers the services of expert plastic surgeons. Such surgeons will have a thorough knowledge of the structures around the eyes, which is important for achieving optimal results with minimal risk of complications.