During the aging process, excess skin in the upper and lower eyelids can create a puffy, tired appearance. At Pender Medi Spa, our blepharoplasty surgery revitalizes the eyelids and restores a refreshed, alert look to your facial profile.
Pender Medi Spa serves the greater Vancouver area in British Columbia. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with our medical team led by board certified oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Paul Denton and find out if you are a candidate for cosmetic eyelid surgery.
What is Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery?
While the eyelids are often considered to play a small role in overall appearance, excess skin and under eye hollows can make you appear constantly worn out and can also prematurely age your face.
Cosmetic eyelid surgery can improve the upper, lower or both eyelids. While there are multiple techniques available to perform this procedure, incisions are typically hidden within the natural creases of the eyes to minimize visible scarring.
During cosmetic eyelid surgery, our medical team will remove or reposition excess skin and fat and tighten underlying muscles to relax and rejuvenate your appearance. The incisions will then be closed with either sutures, adhesives or surgical tape.
The surgical technique used for cosmetic eyelid surgery may depend on the individual condition as well as patient and doctor preferences. These options will be discussed with you prior to surgery.
Am I a Good Candidate for Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery?
Candidates for this procedure should have hooded or sunken eyelids and should also:
- Be in good health
- Not smoke or be willing to quit
- Not have any medical conditions that could impair surgery or healing
- Have realistic cosmetic goals and expectations for surgery
During your consultation, our medical team will assess your individual condition to determine if cosmetic eyelid surgery is right for you.
What is the Recovery Like?
After your procedure, lubricating ointment and compresses may be applied, or loose bandages may be placed to protect the new contours of your eyelids. The initial phase of healing often includes bruising, swelling, dryness and discomfort that can be controlled with pain relievers, cold compresses and regular ointment application.
Our medical team will let you know of any aftercare instructions for your incision sites in order to reduce the risk of complications. Although visible signs of aging around the eyes cannot be completely prevented, cosmetic eyelid surgery can refresh and restore a youthful appearance to your facial profile.
Contact Pender Medi Spa today to schedule a consultation and find out if cosmetic eyelid surgery can help treat your sagging, sunken eyelids.
