Eyelid surgery can be a good choice for patients who have droopy skin on their eyelids and puffy bags below their eyes. The procedure may focus on the upper eyelids, lower lids, or both. Through blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Dr. Savalia can create a refreshed, alert appearance that naturally restores the characteristics of a more youthful eye area.
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As we age, the tissue beneath the eyebrow and rim of the upper eyelid loses volume, as fat disappears. This is why the excess, sagging skin you see can look a lot like a deflated balloon. An earlier technique for upper blepharoplasty emphasized the aggressive removal of this excess skin and the removal of fat from the upper eyelids. Unfortunately, this can leave a bony, sunken, hollowed look to the upper eye, which is the antithesis of a youthful eyelid.
When the upper blepharoplasty is a simple trim of skin, Dr. Savalia can often perform this in his office under local anesthesia in less than an hour. When fat transfer or brow correction is needed in addition to upper blepharoplasty, he performs this procedure in an accredited outpatient surgery center. Incisions are made within the folds of the upper eyelid so they are not visible after surgery.
Again, as with upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Savalia’s focus is on restoring volume, not simply removing skin and tissue. When performing lower eyelid surgery, he wants to avoid simply removing the fat below eyes and trimming excess skin. This can all too often create a “sunken in” look. Everyone has “pads” of fat under their eyes, but usually they are covered by a thicker, smoother layer of fat in the midface that masks it. When this covering layer is lost, the under-eye fat pads become visible and can lead to a puffy under-eye appearance.
Dr. Savalia’s philosophy is to focus first on restoring the lost fat in the midface. Much of lower lid aging is caused by deflation of midface fat deposits, which then exposes bulging fat pads below the eyes. When performing lower lid blepharoplasty, he will generally remove a conservative amount of excess fat pads and create a sling to lift the sagging muscle surrounding the eye. This technique provides increased support for the lower eyelid and masks the fat pads.
Lower eyelid surgery is performed on an outpatient basis. Dr. Savalia uses a lash line incision that is hidden once fully healed. He works carefully to craft a naturally rejuvenated appearance without the telltale signs of eyelid surgery, such as an altered shape of the eye.
At Savalia Plastic Surgery, the patient experience and support are just as important as the end result.
Many people find they have unwanted signs of aging in both their upper and lower eyelid areas. Dr. Savalia can combine the procedures in this case for more comprehensive rejuvenation. In some instances, eyelid surgery may be combined with nonsurgical rejuvenation treatments, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, to treat wrinkles and aged skin on the outsides of the eyes or between the brows.
The best candidates for eyelid surgery are men and women experiencing signs of aging around the eyes. As we age, natural fatty deposits in the face begin to thin out, which can create a hollowed appearance in and around the eye area. Sagging skin around the eyes can also make the eyes seem sunken. Eyelid surgery can help patients seeking a more youthful look in the upper face. During your consultation, Dr. Savalia will listen to your concerns and determine if eyelid surgery can treat the signs of aging in your face and give you your desired appearance.
Before you are released home to begin your recovery, our staff will provide you with detailed post-operative instructions to help ensure your healing goes as smoothly as possible. You will also receive full-service support from Dr. Savalia and his team throughout your recovery. For more information on eyelid surgery, we encourage you to contact us online today.
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If you’re considering blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, you likely have lots of questions about the procedure and how it can improve the harmony of your facial features. In his practice, Dr. Savalia works closely with patients to ensure their concerns are fully addressed, and their questions are answered, so they feel comfortable and confident about their decision to undergo facial surgery.
A meticulous and experienced surgeon like Dr. Savalia can help patients achieve results that make them look 10 years younger—or more—while preserving a natural appearance. Adding additional procedures, such as fat grafting or skin treatments like chemical peels, helps restore youthful volume and smooth the skin’s surface for truly stunning yet natural-looking results.
Upper eyelid surgery is a technique for correcting the deflated look caused by lost volume beneath the eyebrow and in the upper eyelid by addressing the excess skin. Rather than aggressively removing all baggy skin, which can contribute to a bony appearance, Dr. Savalia’s technique involves a conservative trim of eyelid skin to enhance the natural volume in the upper eyelids. He frequently supplements with fat transfer to restore lost volume, and occasionally corrects sagging of the outer brow with a customized brow lift. Lower eyelid surgery is used to treat puffy bags under the eyes that can result from a loss of volume in the midface. In this procedure, Dr. Savalia removes small amounts of excess fat pads and gently lifts the sagging muscle surrounding the eye to increase lower eyelid support and minimize the appearance of puffy bags.
Yes. In our practice, Dr. Savalia sees many patients who experience unwanted signs of aging in both their upper and lower eyelids. Combining procedures can be an appropriate option for a more comprehensive treatment.
To treat a wider range of age symptoms, blepharoplasty can be combined with nonsurgical facial rejuvenation, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic to improve crow’s feet or other nonsurgical med spa treatments, or facial cosmetic surgery, including a facelift.
Dr. Savalia takes special care to make the incisions as discreet as possible when performing eyelid surgery. During upper eyelid surgery, incisions are made within the upper eyelid folds to keep them well hidden. During lower eyelid surgery, he makes the incision in the eyelash line so that when it fully heals, it is concealed by the lashes.
Immediately following surgery, you can expect some degree of swelling and bruising, along with some amount of discomfort at the incision sites. However, this usually subsides within the first few days or a week after surgery. Over the next several weeks, you should see your final results. You will receive continual support from Dr. Savalia and his team to ensure you have an optimal experience as you move through to a full recovery.
Reach out to us today to schedule a private consultation at our practice in Newport Beach. Dr. Savalia and his staff are fully committed to providing his patients with a positive experience, making them feel comfortable from the consultation all the way through the recovery process.
Because he believes that listening is the most critical aspect of the patient-doctor relationship, Dr. Savalia will take the time during your initial consultation to make sure all of your questions and concerns get answered. Consultations with Dr. Savalia are relaxed and informative, never rushed or impersonal.
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