Benefits of Eyelid Surgery​​​​​​​

Unless you plan on spending your life hiding behind sunglasses, your eyes are always going to be one of your most important features. Not only do they help us to see the world around us, but they also enable us to make eye contact with the people we come across – something that is an important tool when it comes to conversations.

Being able to look someone in the eye shows that you are engaged and interested in them and what they are saying, while many people also believe it shows honesty and integrity. If someone isn’t looking at you when you speak, you tend to feel that they aren’t really listening. Eye contact doesn’t come easily for everyone, especially for people who are embarrassed about the appearance of their eyes. 

You have probably noticed that the skin around your eye and over your eyelids is much thinner than on other areas of your body. This means that it is more likely to be affected by sagging and wrinkling – two common results of the aging process. When this happens, it can cause the eyelids to droop, and in some people, this makes them look older than they really are. In rare cases, the drooping may be so significant that your eyesight is impaired. Fortunately, eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, means that you don’t need to live with the effects of sagging skin and eyelids.

What is eyelid surgery?

Eyelid surgery is a type of cosmetic procedure carried out with the purpose of transforming the appearance of the skin around your eyes so that it is smoother, tighter, and more youthful in appearance. Fine lines and wrinkles are diminished, and excess skin is removed so that there is no dropping or sagging. It can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids, ensuring that your vision isn’t blocked by hanging skin and that you don’t have voluminous bags under your eyes.

What are the benefits of eyelid surgery?

Patients who choose to undergo eyelid surgery can reap a variety of benefits that will have a positive effect on their day to day lives. These include the following.

Appear younger

Whether you look your age, or you look older than you really are, you probably wouldn’t mind taking a few years off of your appearance. Fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging around the eyes can make us seem significantly older than we truly are – something which can be frustrating or even upsetting. Fortunately, the refreshed and rejuvenated look enjoyed by patients after eyelid surgery can help to turn back the clock. 

Appear less tired

Although you may still feel exhausted on the inside, eyelid surgery means that you won’t look tired on the outside. These are common problems cited by many patients who state that they are repeatedly told that they look tired, stressed, anxious, or even sick due to the puffiness and heaviness of their eyes. Eyelid surgery can eliminate bags and deep wrinkles and help you to seem brighter and more alert than before. 

Uncompromised vision

Although it is fairly rare, sometimes significant heaviness of the upper eyelid can cause it to droop into the field of vision, compromising what you can see. Excess skin on the lid of the eye can cause the same issue. However, when you opt for eyelid surgery, any unnecessary skin and sagging can be removed so that you can see clearly without compromise. When it comes to sagging into your eye line, many surgeons also recommend that patients consider a brow lift to complement the eyelid lift procedure as this helps to further expand the field of vision.

Easier use of cosmetics

If you like to wear eyeshadow, mascara, and other cosmetics, it can be difficult to apply these evenly when you have sagging skin, lines, and wrinkles. In fact, while some carefully-applied cosmetics can temporarily reduce their severity, others can enhance them further and draw unwanted attention to your face. Fortunately, when the skin around your eyes is smoother and less lined or loose, cosmetics can be applied with ease and you can enjoy dramatic, statement looks without worrying about your appearance. 

If you are interested in finding out more about eyelid surgery, or if you would like to schedule a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for blepharoplasty, call Jason. K Potter MD today at 214-902-2474.