Your eyes are usually the first thing that people notice about your appearance. They are probably the most important aspect of facial attractiveness. Even with a good night’s sleep, loose skin over your eyes can make you look tired or sad or older than you really are. As we go through life, even if we have taken care of ourselves, the skin around our eyes stretches and wrinkles. Fatty deposits cause the upper lids to sag. In severe cases, vision can become partially blocked.

Typically, these unwanted characteristics come with age, beginning in the late thirties and early forties, but hereditary factors can cause a much younger person to appear prematurely aged. Exposure to the sun, use of alcohol, smoking and less than optimal nutrition all accelerate the signs of aging.

Fortunately, through modern techniques and advances in an eyelid rejuvenation procedure called Blepharoplasty, Rejuve Med-Spa can help restore a more youthful, alert and healthy look to your eyes. Sometimes referred to as a ‘mini face-lift’, blepharoplasty has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women because of its high level of patient satisfaction.

Blepharoplasty is performed using local anesthetic. You may be given a mild sedative to help you relax. The procedure typically takes anywhere from one to two hours. During the procedure, the surgeon will remove the excess skin, muscle and fatty tissue that tends to accumulate in the inside corner of the eye, next to the nose. The incisions are made along the natural folds in the skin so that as they heal, they become difficult, if not impossible to see with the passage of time.

Most clients experience a marked improvement in the appearance of their eyes after Blepharoplasty. In addition to improving some clients’ vision, most clients report feeling more alert and energetic. Although the positive effects of having Blepharoplasty on your appearance will be immediate, your results will not be considered final for several months after the procedure as the healing process continues.

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Eye Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty) - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Why do the eyelids become baggy?

2. Is there a "perfect age" for Blepharoplasty?

3. How long does the Eye Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty) procedure take?

4. What type of anesthesia is used?

5. Is there much discomfort after the Blepharoplasty procedure?

6. How long does the swelling last?

7. How noticeable is the bruising?

8. How long do I need to be off work?

9. Are the scars very noticeable?

10. Do many men undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery?

11. I've had or plan to have LASIK. Is this a problem?

12. How long does the improvement last?

1. Why do the eyelids become baggy?
Sun damage, smoking, stretching from swelling or obesity, “wear & tear” from blinking and rubbing, age-related loss of elasticity, and heredity all contribute to changes in the eyelid skin, muscle, fat and support system.

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2. Is there a "perfect age" for Blepharoplasty?
Since eyelid skin is much thinner than that on the rest of the face, the eyes are usually the first facial component to demonstrate a deterioration and loss of attractiveness. A person is ready for Blepharoplasty whenever the effects of Mother Nature or Father Time bother him or her enough that an improvement is desired.

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3. How long does the Eye Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty) procedure take?
As Blepharoplasty is not a "stock" procedure, operating times will vary. As a general guideline, however, performing the upper eyelid lift procedure usually takes about 45 minutes.

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4. What type of anesthesia is used?
Most clients report minimal discomfort during Blepharoplasty performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Compared to general anesthesia, local anesthesia is associated with less bleeding during the eyelid lift procedure, enhanced precision, faster recovery, increased safety, and more predictable results.

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5. Is there much discomfort after the Blepharoplasty procedure?
The majority of clients report mild aching or burning after the Blepharoplasty procedure, which is usually well controlled with the use of Tylenol and cold compresses.

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6. How long does the swelling last?
Swelling peaks on the morning after the procedure and mostly resolves over the next 7 to 10 days. A small amount, however, may persist for several months.

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7. How noticeable is the bruising?
Although variable, most clients experience moderate discoloration that begins to fade soon after the procedure and is mostly gone by 7-10 days.

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8. How long do I need to be off work?
Most normal activities may be resumed within two days. Strenuous activity should be avoided for at least one week.

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9. Are the scars very noticeable?
The incision line is hidden in the crease. While full thinning and whitening of any scar on the body may take six months or more, eyelid keloids are rare.

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10. Do many men undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery?
Puffy eyelids look just as bad on a man as they do on a woman. In today's competitive and youth-oriented world of business, both men and women have come to appreciate that while they may be well-qualified, they also "post their resumes" on their faces.

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11. I've had or plan to have LASIK. Is this a problem?
No, although there are timing considerations. While each procedure may be performed before or after the other, the two should not be performed simultaneously or very close together. If a Blepharoplasty is performed initially, the client should allow at least six weeks to pass before undergoing LASIK calculations. If LASIK is performed initially, the client should allow three months or more to pass before undergoing Blepharoplasty. Since in certain circumstances some LASIK surgeons may prefer a longer interval (for instance, if an enhancement is planned), it is best to ask your LASIK surgeon what timing is best for you.

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12. How long does the improvement last?
In contrast to procedures designed to fight gravity (facelift, brow lift, etc.), Blepharoplasty lasts a long time. In the large majority of clients, cosmetic eyelid surgery needs to be performed only once.

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