Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
The eyes and eyelids are of significant importance to facial appearance. Research has shown that when we look at a face, the eyes are the first area we focus on. The appearance of our eyes and eyelids can communicate our emotions, age, and level of wakefulness. As we age, our eyelids can sometimes make us look older and more tired than we are.
Upper blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed on the upper eyelids. It is aimed at rejuvenating the appearance of the eyes by removing sagging and redundant eyelid skin.
Eyelid skin is delicate and can show signs of aging before other parts of the face. As we age, eyelid skin thins and stretches, causing excess eyelid skin that sags, wrinkles, and creases. This leads to a more tired and worn-out appearance. Extra skin also contributes to a hooded appearance of the eyelids, in which there is no area to apply eyeliner. In some cases, extra eyelid skin can even touch the eyelashes.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the most powerful methods to rejuvenate the eyes and the aging face. For further rejuvenation, upper eyelid blepharoplasty may be combined with a brow lift to achieve a harmonious transformation of the forehead, brows, and upper eyelids.
Dr. Moore will review your medical history and discuss your concerns and surgical goals. Through careful evaluation of the upper eyelids, he will determine if you are a good candidate for upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Men and women with excess eyelid skin that is creating a tired or aged appearance often benefit from upper eyelid blepharoplasty surgery. If Dr. Moore feels that you are a good candidate for upper eyelid blepharoplasty, he will review the risks and benefits of the procedure with you.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty offers several important benefits including:
- Upper eyelid surgery can address concerns such as excess skin, sagging eyelids, or puffiness, which can make a person appear tired, older than they feel, or unhappy. The goal of surgery is to restore a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance to the eyes and face.
- Excess skin on the upper eyelids can hang over the eyelashes and obstruct the natural crease, causing a “hooded” or droopy appearance. Surgery aims to restore a more defined eyelid crease, resulting in a refreshed and alert appearance.
- If one eyelid has significantly more excess skin or drooping than the other, this can create the appearance of asymmetry in the face. Upper eyelid surgery can restore symmetry and bring balance to the upper face.
- Upper eyelid surgery can provide a significant boost in self-confidence and self-esteem by improving the overall appearance of the eyes and restoring a more youthful look.
Schedule a consultation
If you would like to improve the appearance of sagging and redundant skin in your upper eyelids, contact Dr. Grant Moore to schedule a consultation and learn how you can rejuvenate your eyes and face with upper eyelid blepharoplasty.
Scottsdale, Arizona surgeon, Dr. Grant Moore, is an oculofacial plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, eyebrows, face, and forehead. Oculofacial plastic surgeons have specialty training in ophthalmology and facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
References
- https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/eyelid-surgery
- Patel BC, Malhotra R. Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty. [Updated 2023 Apr 3]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537078/
- Mohammed Alghoul, MD, FACS, Blepharoplasty: Anatomy, Planning, Techniques, and Safety, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Volume 39, Issue 1, January 2019, Pages 10–28, https://doi.org/10.1093/asj/sjy034
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Grant Moore, MD
- Board Certified, Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon
- Over 5000 blepharoplasty surgeries performed
- Assistant Professor, University of Arizona-Phoenix
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