Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) removes excess skin or corrects eyelid-related medical conditions. There are two types of eyelid surgery in Chicago: lower and upper. Upper eyelid surgery has separate advantages from lower eyelid surgery, so it’s important to know what surgery type you want.
Upper eyelid surgery removes sagging, drooping, or puffy skin above the eye to make you look more youthful. It also helps you see better, as the skin is not blocking your eyesight. This surgery is excellent for patients over 30 who are healthy, have no previous eye conditions, and are smoke-free. Their eyes are asymmetrical, their eyelids droop, or they have hooded and heavy eyelids. Changes in the eyebrows or forehead can also contribute to excess eyelid skin. The surgery lasts five years or longer.
Lower eyelid surgery reduces puffy bags under the eye for a youthful appearance. It also reduces eye wrinkles, fine lines, and excess skin, fat, and muscle under the eye. This surgery is excellent for healthy patients over 30 who don’t smoke and show signs of aging around the eyelid. These patients have no previous eye conditions, either. While it won’t stop the aging process, this eyelid surgery in Chicago is a one-time thing that lasts many years.
Patients rarely do blepharoplasty as a solo procedure. Many patients combine this procedure with another facial cosmetic like a brow lift, fillers, or skin peel. Many things can go wrong with an inexperienced person at the helm. Therefore, trust a qualified surgeon for eyelid surgery in Chicago. Contact Chicago Cosmetic Surgery and Dermatology for more details on facial procedures like blepharoplasty.
