Excess Eyelid Skin Removal Surgery
Excess eyelid skin removal, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure for treating droopy or sagging eyelids. This cosmetic procedure not only enhances appearance but can also improve eyesight in situations where drooping skin is obstructing the field of vision. Dr. Solomon Azouz, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Dallas, will evaluate your eyelids and facial anatomy and use precise techniques for your desired goals.
What causes excess eyelid skin?
- Lack of elasticity: As we age, our skin loses the proteins collagen and elastin that give it shape and vibrancy. This makes the skin around your eyes less tight and more likely to sag.
- Weak connective tissue: As people get older, the connective tissue that holds up the eyes also gets weaker, which lets the skin stretch and droop more.
- Gravity: Since there is less support, gravity pulls down the extra skin, causing the upper eyelids to fold or “hood” and the lower eyelid to swell.
Am I a candidate for Excess Eyelid Skin Removal Surgery?
Patients who present with the following are potential candidates for excess eyelid skin removal surgery:
- Drooping or lowering of the eyelids
- Bags or puffiness beneath the eyes
- Excess skin that obstructs vision
Excess Eyelid Skin Removal Benefits
Some key benefits of excess eyelid skin removal include:
- Restored appearance of youth
- Enhanced vision from the potential removal of extra skin obstructing one’s vision
- A decrease in bags and puffiness beneath the eyes
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Schedule your consultation
If you are bothered by extra eyelid skin, contact our office to schedule your consultation and understand your options. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Azouz has performed many eyelid surgeries and uses meticulous techniques for the best results for his patients in his Dallas practice. Call us at (972) 702-8888 or contact us online to schedule your consultation!
Frequently Asked Questions
Since anesthesia and pain control measures are used during eyelid skin removal surgery, most patients have minimal discomfort during and after the procedure.
The duration of eyelid skin removal surgery varies depending on the extent of the procedure and other individual factors. On average, the surgery typically takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to complete.
Any surgical operation will inevitably leave some scars, but Dr. Azouz works to reduce noticeable scars by making incisions along the natural creases of the eyelids. Scars typically fade and become less obvious over time.
Although the first results are noticeable shortly after the procedure, it could take a few months for the swelling to completely go down and the overall effects to show. Over time, patients can anticipate continued improvement in the appearance of their eyelids.
To assess if you are a good candidate for eyelid skin removal surgery, Dr. Azouz will review your medical history, talk with you about your expectations/aesthetic objectives, and do a physical examination during your initial appointment.