Eyelid Lift Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelift surgery, also known as eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids and/or reduce bagginess from lower eyelids.
This procedure is done for both cosmetic and functional reasons. While it can improve appearances, it is also done to improve sight for those whose eyelids sag and get in the way of their vision.
Often, an eyelift is performed along with other procedures such as laser resurfacing, filler injections or forehead lifts.
Eyelift surgery is a relatively short, outpatient procedure. It is among the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the US, and is the most common to improve the effects of aging of the eyes and face.
Dr. Mishra offers eyelid surgery as well as many other surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures at Community Eye Center. He has successfully performed blepharoplasty thousands of times, and is currently accepting new patients. You can learn more about Dr. Mishra here, or choose from the options below to book an appointment.
5 Facts- Functional Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty is the formal name that describes eyelid surgery (sometimes also called eye-lift surgery). Eyelid surgery may be performed to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids and to reduce bagginess from lower eyelids. Often thought of as a cosmetic procedure to enhance a person’s appearance, a person may elect to have eyelid surgery to improve heavy and droopy eyelids for other functional reasons. Below, you will find 5 facts about this type of eyelid procedure.
1. Functional eyelid surgery can be required to preserve vision and wellbeing.
Functional eyelid surgery is done to remove loose or drooping skin if it impairs vision or presents a problem such as wearing glasses or contact lenses. This procedure is also done if irritation occurs from excess folds of eyelid skin rubbing or discomfort occurs from overuse of forehead muscles straining to lift sagging skin.
2. An oculoplastic surgeon is desirable for functional eyelid surgery.
Most often performed by ophthalmologists or oculoplastic surgeons like Dr. Mishra with Community Eye Center, surgeons performing eyelid surgery must be knowledgeable about the ocular structure as well as the effects of the operation. Additionally, the provider of this procedure should be highly-skilled in fine suturing, as a delicate and precise touch can translate into exceptional results.
3. Blepharoplasty is an outpatient procedure.
Eyelid surgery is a relatively short, outpatient procedure. It is among the most common cosmetic surgical procedures performed in the US and is the most common to improve the effects of aging of the eyes and face.
4. Most insurance plans often cover functional blepharoplasty.
Many private health insurance plans will cover the cost of functional eyelid surgery; this procedure may also be covered under Medicare.
Some may choose to have other procedures at the same time. Blepharoplasty may happen along with other procedures such as laser resurfacing, filler injections or forehead lifts.
5. Age is not the only reason for functional blepharoplasty.
Many who consider this surgery are over the age of 35; however, in cases when baggy and/or droopy eyelids are hereditary, younger candidates also consider this surgery.
If you think that you have a need for functional blepharoplasty, Dr. Mishra at Community Eye Center can perform an examination and testing to determine if you qualify.
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