Are your eyes making you look tired, older, or less alert than you feel? Upper eyelid surgery — also known as blepharoplasty — is a popular cosmetic procedure that can restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance
Dr. Donn R. Chatham, double-board certified facial plastic surgeon, understands why so many men and women desire to have this cosmetic procedure. “Your eyes are one of the first areas of your face to show visible signs of aging. If you are bothered by stretched and droopy eyelids, crepey lid skin, and crow’s feet, upper eyelid surgery can address these concerns,” says Dr. Chatham.
At Chatham Facial Plastic Surgery, patients do not have to be put to sleep as Dr. Chatham performs his patient’s upper eyelid surgery in his medical office using local anesthesia only! Patients are reassured that this in-office procedure is safer, more convenient, and easier to recover from than ever before.
Why Consider Upper Eyelid Surgery?
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The thin area of the eyelid skin breaks down faster and is more likely to show fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity, and the eyelid frame changes. Dr. Chatham explains that some of the changes to the “frame” may include:
- Your brows becoming lower, causing crowding of the upper lids
- The thin upper eyelid skin becomes droopy and appears stretched
- Wrinkles are forming in the lower lid, making the skin look crepey
- Wrinkles or crow’s feet are appearing in the corner of the eyes
“With these changes, the frame begins to dominate the eyes andno longer is the pretty picture (iris) the center of attention of their face but instead, it is dominated by the aging tissues that surround it,” ,” says Dr. Chatham. “Fortunately, cosmetic eyelid surgery can improve this aging process and restore the “picture” with an aesthetic eyelid rejuvenation surgery for both upper and/or lower eyelids,” continues Dr. Chatham.
Why Choose In-Office Upper Eyelid Surgery?
– Donna N.
Real patient of Dr. ChathamThe key benefits of in-office blepharoplasty to eyelid surgery patients are significant, including:
- NO fasting or surgical pre-op testing
- NO grogginess or nausea
- NO hospital or surgical center fees
- Same day discharge to home
- Faster recovery
- Minimal downtime
Dr. Chatham typically performs the entire blepharoplasty in about 40 minutes and patients go home the same day.
What is the Recovery Process After In-Office Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Most Chatham Facial Plastic Surgery patients:
- Experience only mild swelling or bruising.
- Use over-the-counter pain relievers, though a prescription is available as a backup.
- Return to normal activities within a few days.
- A brighter, more open eye area
- A smoother eyelid contour
- A look that’s more youthful and refreshed, not “overdone”
Overall, patients typically find the in-office, local anesthesia upper eyelid procedure to be a low-stress experience.
– Ami S.
Real patient of Dr. ChathamAfter blepharoplasty there is:
Dr. Chatham’s patients often share that their friends and family remark, “You look rested! Did you go on vacation?” after their eyelid surgery.
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Ready to Brighten Your Eyes?
If you have been thinking about upper eyelid surgery, call us with your questions or to schedule your blepharoplasty consultation appointment today.
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