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Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) San Francisco Surgery of the upper and lower eyelids is done to remove excess fat and skin and give the face a more rested and youthful appearance. Upper Eyelid Surgery involves removing excess skin and sometimes fat on the upper eyelid.

How to Reveal a Younger Face with Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco

Blepharoplasty aka Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco – is a surgical procedure that is designed to improve the appearance of eyelids. It can be performed on either the upper lids or lower lids, or on both. If you want to improve the appearance of your eyelids or are experiencing functionality problems with your eyelids, eyelid surgery just might be the perfect solution to rejuvenate the area around your eyes.

Eyelids are a part of your face and the appearance of a drooping upper or lower lid can be due to the relaxation of the skin surrounding it like the forehead or the eyebrow. It can also be caused by stretching of the upper eyelid muscles. Generally, there is little or no pain involved and the results can be seen almost immediately.

Who Can Benefit From Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco?

Eyelid surgery is very beneficial to those who:

  • Have loose or sagging skin that disturbs the natural contouring of the eyelid
  • Have excess fatty deposits
  • Suffer from bags under their eyes
  • Have drooping lower eyelids

A great candidate for eyelid surgery in San Francisco is someone who:

  • Have loose or sagging skin that disturbs the natural contouring of the eyelid
  • Have excess fatty deposits
  • Suffer from bags under their eyes
  • Have drooping lower eyelids

If you are unsure about whether or not eyelid surgery could benefit you your plastic surgeon will be able to evaluate you and help you make a good decision about what procedures, if any, are best for you based on your evaluation.

What is the Procedure Like?

When you go in for blepharoplasty in San Francisco you will be given anesthesia and then the incision lines are designed and placed and the surgeon removes any fat deposits you may have and tightens the skin and muscles before closing up the incisions. Once the surgery is finished you will be able to see some results but to see the final results you will have to wait until the bruising and swelling has gone down.

What is Recovery Like?

During recovery you will have lubricating ointment and cold compresses applied to your eyelids and your eyes will be covered with gauze once your procedure is done. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow about how to care for your eyes and give you any medication you need to deal with any pain you may have and to prevent your body from developing an infection.

The Key Eyelid Surgery Advantages

Fewer Fine Lines — While this is not the primary goal of eyelid surgery for most patients, many see a significant improvement in those early, telltale signs of aging. Lifting both the upper and lower lid can reduce the number of lines seen around the outer corners and lower lid of the eye.

No More Bags — Bags below the eye can give you a fatigued appearance even if you are getting sufficient shut-eye. A lower eyelid lift can remove those baggy areas by eliminating excess skin and tissue below the eye.

Improved Vision — When you have significant heaviness drooping of the upper lid, it can be more than a cosmetic concern. Those Extra deposits of skin and tissue on the lid or drooping of the eyebrow can also impair your line of vision. By removing those deposits and subtly lifting the brow upper lid, we can also expand your line of sight.

What Are the Risks?

Just like every type of cosmetic surgery, Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco has risks. Some of them include:

  • Having a bad reaction to anesthesia
  • Swelling and bruising
  • Bleeding from the incision lines
  • Dryness to the eyes
  • Sensitivity to sun or other bright light

Before having any cosmetic procedure performed take a moment to consult with your physician and make sure you are fully aware of the risks that come with cosmetic surgery. Make sure you have all your questions answered because you should never leave feeling like all your questions weren’t answered. So if you are tired of looking in the mirror at droopy eyelids or dark under-eye circles know that Eyelid Surgery San Francisco is the perfect solution to your problems.

Request Your Consultation for Eyelid Surgery in San Francisco

Once you’ve have found the treatment that you would like to receive or need to have a more specific advice, we welcome you to visit us to discuss your cosmetic goals. Ready to get started right now? You can receive a consultation from Dr. Echavez by submitting the form below.

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