Eyelid surgery – When Creams And Everything Else Just Doesn’t Work
You’ve tried creams, noninvasive treatments and maybe even injections to avoid surgery yet the results promised in the ads and infomercials just haven’t lived up to their promise. Thanks to the internet, more consumers are posting their opinions about these creams which promise results which are medically impossible. To better understand why surgery is probably the right choice for you, here are some facts about the area around the eyes which make eyelid surgery the right choice.
Hooded Eyes
Hooded eyes often make the eyes look tired and for many women difficult to apply makeup.
What are the common causes for hooded eyes?
- Heredity
Your hooded eyes may a trait that runs in your family. Extra skin and fatty tissue over the eyes is often a genetic trait which make the eyes look tired and makes it difficult to apply make up - Age
As we get older, the skin around the eyes tends to get thinner and folds over the upper eyelids. For many people, the eyebrows droop and the skin hangs over the eyes. Puffy fat pockets also develop which make the eyes look and feel heavy and tired. - Ethnic background
Asians and African Americans as well as Indians and people of Latin descent can have hooded eyelid appearance or “hooded lids”. The desire to create a natural crease in the eyelid or eyelid fold is common in the field of plastic surgery for the eyes. More Information About Asian Eyelid Surgery - Allergies
Swelling from allergies and rubbing your eyes and can cause the skin to become more elastic and wrinkled
over time resulting in eyes which look older than you are. - Sun exposure
Ultraviolet light in particular UVA light causes a process called “photoaging” which results in speeding up the aging process of the skin. Sun damaged skin is the result of a breakdown in collagen which is the supporting structure of the skin. - Smoking
Smoking deprives the skin of oxygen and generates harmful molecules called “free radicals”. Free radicals damage
blood vessels and the collagen that supports the skin.
Eyelid Surgery For Hooded Eyes
Cosmetic eyelid surgery is also called “blepharoplasty” (pronounced blef-aro-plasty). The term “blepharoplasty” comes from the Greek term “bleph” which means “eyelid” and “plastikos” which means “to change”.
It’s More than just skin- if you keep up with celebrities then you know that plastic surgery for the eyes is not as simple as it may appear. In fact several years ago, one of the most popular searches was for “Kenny Rogers eyes” or “Kenny Rogers plastic surgery disaster”. If you don’t know the story, essentially what happened was that singer Kenny Rogers had eyelid surgery which resulted in his having problems with dry eyes and required surgery to make his eyes smaller to keep them from getting too dry. Needless to say, many people did not like the way he looked.
What Causes Puffy Eyes or Under Eye Bags?
- Orbital Fat
Puffiness under the eyes, which remain visible despite sufficient sleep and/or appropriate allergy treatment, is due to orbital fat. Fat prolapses in the space that the eye sits, also known as the orbit. This prolapsed fat may be removed, sculpted and reduced through one of two methods. To improve the appearance of the bags beneath the eyes, the two most common approaches are transcutaneous (external) and transconjunctival (internal). Usually, bags have been approached by a majority of practitioners through the former external incision. In the external approach, an incision is made directly below the eyelashes to access the fat by lifting up the skin and going through the orbicularis oculi muscle to get to the fat pads. Depending on a person’s age and ethnicity, Dr. Prasad prefers the latter internal approach, also known as transconjunctival blepharoplasty, which removes under eye bags, leaves no outside scars, and preserves the natural shape of the eye.
Drooping Eyelids – What Are The Causes?
- Loose Skin
Generally, as we get older, the skin get’s thinner and more loose. In addition as the cheeks become more hollow and sag, the eyelid skin can appear to be loose and even hanging. - Lower Eyelid Support Which Becomes Weak
Lower eyelid support is complicated and underappreciated by many plastic surgeon. The lower eyelid support is a combination muscle (orbicularis oculi), tendon (lateral canthal tendon) and anatomy such as prominence (deep set or bulging) of the eyes. Arguably, a significant reason for hollow eyes, dry eyes, rounded under eyes and dissatisfaction after lower eyelid surgery is from plastic surgeons (yes, board certified plastic surgeons) not addressing correctly the weakening of lower eyelid support.
Many people are referred to Dr. Prasad as a Super-Specialist Oculofacial Cosmetic Surgeon due to their unrecognized problems with lower eyelid support. Properly supporting the lower eyelids requires several different specialized techniques, experience and finesse. In addition, the support structures of the eyelid can be shaped in a way that can create a more natural and brighter appearance to the eyes. - Wrinkled skin
Although eyelid surgery may improve some lines around the eyes caused by loose skin, the fine wrinkles in the skin may be addressed with procedures which are routinely performed at the same time such as fractional CO2 laser, Erbium laser, and Pelleve’.
Eyelid Surgery – Are you ready?
Making the decision to have eyelid surgery is the first step to looking your best. Many times the motivation can come from the circumstances and events in our lives.
- Eyelid surgery – an investment in you
There is no arguing that looking younger and more energetic can pay dividend in your career and personal life. “Survival of the most attractive” is seen in nature and is rooutinely confirmed in psychology studies. The key is your eyes should look natural otherwise looking “plastic” will work against you. - High school reunions and other milestones
There are several milestones which have prompted many people to come and have their eyes rejuvenated. Everyone (particularly people who were always considered attractive) want to look their best for an upcoming high school reunion. The wedding photos for you or your child’s wedding will live in albums, facebook and flickr. Divorced and rejoining the dating scene means meeting people who decide within 8 seconds whether you’re attractive enough to keep the date going. Overcoming major health issues and being ready to live life to the fullest is one of the truly inspiring reasons to start a new life with energetic eyes.
The list goes on and on. Nothing is more important than feeling good about yourself in every phase of life and eyelid rejuvenation is the perfect way to help you look and feel your best.
Actual patient quotes:
“I wanted to look on the outside, the way I feel on the inside”
Lisa B, Long Island
“I am young but because I have bags under my eyes, my co-workers think I’m not getting enough sleep. They think I’m always tired.”
“I have always had puffy upper eyelids, even when I was a child. “
“When I wear eye shadow, it gets smudged and doesn’t stay on.”
“I’m Asian and I want my eyes to have a double fold and look more open.”
“I do presentations at work where my audience and colleagues are in their 20s and 30s.”
“My eye puffiness makes me feel self conscious.”
“I suspect that I have lost a few clients because they worry that I am too old to take on their projects.”
“Puffy eyes run in my family and my eyes have been puffy since I was young.”
“I am tired of always looking tired.”
“I just had laser vision correction but it didn’t fix my eye puffiness. Now I see better but I just realized how my glasses used to hide the bags under my eyes.”
Eyelid Surgery – Choosing The Right Surgeon
As a fellowship trained Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon performing eyelid surgery for more than 20 years, Dr. Prasad is extremely qualified to deliver the best possible results in this state-of-the-art, Joint Commission Certified operating facilities. Dr. Prasad has distinguished himself as one of the best plastic surgeons for eyes in Manhattan and Long Island with clients coming from around the world.
Contact us to schedule an eyelid rejuvenation consultation. Let us help you to regain a natural and youthful appearance so you can face the world – looking your best! Our staff will be happy to assist you with hotel accommodations and travel arrangements in New York City or Garden City, New York if needed. Please note, that we have several members of our staff who are fluent in Spanish should this be desired.
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