How many likes you get on Instagram, how many friends you have on Facebook, and how many views you get on your blog may all seem relative, but they do give you the satisfaction of feeling popular. As one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, eyelid revision surgery or a blepharoplasty was reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as one of the most popular surgeries last year— with over 200,000 men and women electing to get this procedure. To help you determine whether or not this popular procedure is right for you, this article lists three considerations to make beforehand.
Lower Eyelid Droop: Is Surgery Necessary?
Having bags or excess skin under your eyes can make you look more tired than you are and require more concealer than you likely care to admit. As you age, your skin becomes thinner which creates the appearance of circles under your eyes. Although a blepharoplasty is the only permanent way to get rid of bags and excess skin under your eyes, it is not for everyone. Depending on the severity of your condition, Dr. Daniel Tresley may recommend alternative non-invasive treatments such as chemical peels or even laser.
Is It More Than Cosmetic? Is It Ptosis?
Ptosis is a condition that causes the upper eyelid to hang and droop a little lower which can ultimately result in vision impairment. During your initial consultation with Dr. Daniel Tresley, he will be able to examine you and determine whether or not you have ptosis or if the droopiness you are experiencing is merely caused by aging.
If you are diagnosed with ptosis, Dr. Tresley can perform a surgical procedure to help correct both the cosmetic and medical portions of your upper eyelid.
Is Surgery Alone Good Enough?
Depending on the complexity of your eyelid condition, Dr. Tresley may recommend the use of fillers like Restylane and Juvederm to add more volume to the skin under your eyes in conjunction with surgery.
Schedule your eyelid surgery consultation with our Northbrook office today!