An eyelid lift performed by one of our expert plastic surgeons will rejuvenate your upper face and give your eyes a more alert and youthful appearance.
What Is an Eyelid Lift?
An eyelid lift, also known as blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to reduce signs of aging and other cosmetic issues around the eyes. Depending on the specific needs of the patient, there are two main types of eyelid lifts that we offer at Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty is an eyelid surgery technique used to address signs of aging and irregularities on the upper eyelids. Oftentimes, this procedure is performed to remove excess skin from the upper eyelids, which can stop eyelid drooping and improve the patient’s field of vision. Upper blepharoplasty is performed through small incisions made in the creases of the upper eyelids. This procedure can restore the natural crease of the eyes and make them appear more open and youthful. There is also an alternative method of upper eyelid surgery known as ptosis repair, which is used to tighten the levator muscles in the upper eyelids and prevent drooping.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower blepharoplasty is a method of eyelid surgery used to reduce signs of aging beneath the eyes, such as dark circles, puffy bags, and wrinkles. Typically, this procedure involves small incisions made just below the eyes, which the surgeon then uses to remove excess fat and tissue. This works to effectively rejuvenate the under-eye area, which makes the eyes look more alert and rested. In some cases, they may also inject fat from another part of the body into the area beneath the eyes to fill in any hollows.
