At my Sonoma-area cosmetic surgery offices, I perform a high number of “mommy makeover” procedures, but also focus on a selection of procedures that are popular (and effective) for a broader range of patients than just mothers. I would like to spend some time in my next two posts discussing Napa and Santa Rosa-area blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), focusing first on why the choice of plastic surgeon for this procedure is so extremely important, then addressing some specific approaches I use to help ensure good results.
Sonoma-County Blepharoplasty: The “Standard” Procedure Options
Blepharoplasty is popular among younger Sonoma cosmetic surgery patients who want to correct “baggy” or “droopy” eyes that result from family traits. Blepharoplasty is also a top choice for older patients whose age and diminishing skin quality create loose upper or lower eyelid tissues that make them look “old” and, in some cases, obscure vision.
The eyes play a central role in determining how youthful and energetic the whole face looks, so a properly-performed blepharoplasty can create very dramatic improvements with very little manipulation of the tissues. The basic options include:
- Upper blepharoplasty: The surgeon trims and tightens loose, extra upper-eyelid tissues through an incision in the creases above the eye.
- Lower blepharoplasty: The surgeon removes loose skin or fat from below the eye using an incision immediately below the lash line or inside the lower lid (this second approach leaves no external scarring).
Sonoma-County Blepharoplasty: Why Accuracy Is So Important
While all blepharoplasty procedures usually fit into those two categories (or combine them), we will individualize the approach to each and every Sonoma County blepharoplasty patient.
Like a facelift, Santa Rosa blepharoplasty involves some tightening of existing tissues, both directly, during the surgical process, and as the incision sites contract during healing. We place emphasis on precise marks during the surgery so that the most appropriate amount of tissue is removed. If too little is removed, the eyelids may still sag somewhat. If too much is removed, however, problems with dry eyes could ensue. It is better to leave a little extra tissue than to remove so much that permanent treatment for dry eyes becomes necessary.
What to Keep in Mind
Patients who are careful to choose a Sonoma or Napa-area plastic surgeon should be sure to verify that their surgeon has full training and board certification. Find out whether he or she takes a “conservative” approach, and learn whether permanently dry eyes are a typical problem among his or her patients.
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