Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure designed to rejuvenate the eyes, creating a more youthful, rested appearance. Whether you’re experiencing functional or cosmetic issues with your eyelids, Dr. Paul Vanek specializes in eyelid procedures tailored to your specific needs. This surgery can restore the natural beauty of your eyes, improve your vision, and help you feel more confident.
Overview:
Eyelid surgery addresses both aesthetic and functional concerns with the upper and lower eyelids. Whether you’re dealing with sagging eyelids that obstruct your vision or aesthetic concerns, Dr. Vanek offers customized eyelid surgery options. The procedure may be partially covered by insurance if it’s performed for medical reasons, such as vision impairment, but typically not for purely cosmetic concerns.
Upper Blepharoplasty:
Upper eyelid surgery often involves removing excess skin, and sometimes fat, from the upper eyelid. Dr. Vanek’s expertise ensures that the procedure is done tastefully, without over-resecting, to avoid an “operated-on” look. Additionally, if the levator muscle is weak, he can repair it to restore more function to the eyelid and create a more awake and alert appearance.
Lower Blepharoplasty:
Lower eyelid surgery addresses sagging, bulging fat, and excess skin. Dr. Vanek is renowned for his ligament tightening technique, a more complex procedure that helps rejuvenate the lower eyelids. Unlike many surgeons, Dr. Vanek takes a comprehensive, three-dimensional approach to the surgery by assessing and rejuvenating the muscle, skin, and supportive tissue for natural-looking results.
Dr. Vanek’s consultation process is thorough and educational. Schedule your consultation today. He will review your medical history, evaluate your individual eyelid concerns, and discuss your goals. Together, you will explore the most appropriate surgical options. This personalized approach ensures that your surgery aligns with your anatomical needs and aesthetic desires.
Recovery:
After eyelid surgery, patients typically experience mild swelling and bruising, which usually resolves in about 7-10 days. Full recovery takes a few weeks, but most patients return to regular activities within 1-2 weeks.
Results:
The results from eyelid surgery are long-lasting. Patients typically experience a more youthful, refreshed appearance, with many seeing improved vision as well. The results not only improve your appearance but also enhance your overall quality of life.
One of Dr. Vanek’s most rewarding cases involved an 88-year-old woman with severe ectropion, causing her eyelids to turn outward, exposing her conjunctiva and leading to chronic drainage. After a one-hour outpatient procedure, her eyelid was repositioned to its correct position, eliminating the irritation and restoring normal function. The outcome was not only visually pleasing but also dramatically improved her quality of life. As seen in her before-and-after images, the surgery corrected the excess skin and reinserted the muscles to restore a natural, healthy eyelid position.
Most patients recover within a few weeks. Swelling and bruising will typically subside within 7-10 days.
Yes, if your eyelids obstruct your field of vision, eyelid surgery can improve both your appearance and your vision by repositioning the eyelids.
If eyelid surgery is performed for medical reasons, such as vision impairment caused by sagging eyelids, it may be partially covered by insurance. Cosmetic eyelid surgery is typically not covered.
During your consultation, Dr. Vanek will assess your individual needs and recommend the best approach, whether upper, lower, or both types of surgery. Click here to schedule your consultation today.
If surgery isn’t the right choice for you, Dr. Vanek offers alternatives such as volume enhancement or fat transfer to address aesthetic concerns in a non-invasive way.
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Dr. Vanek will listen to you and “hold your hand” through your entire process, and he has taught his entire staff to do the same. He understands and respects your privacy and sensitivity. His professional but familial approach will quickly help you become very comfortable with him and with how he will help change your life.
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