There are days when we wake up with dark circles and bags under our eyes after a late night of no sleep, but they eventually fade. As we get older though, the tissues around the eyes weaken and can cause fat deposits that help support the eye to shift into the eyelids – ultimately creating puffier lids. At the same rate, skin starts to thin as gravity, years of sun exposure, and less collagen production are among the main contributing factors when we start to notice the physical toll facial aging has on a person’s appearance. For those who want to freshen up their youthful look, they take advantage of the benefits of facial plastic surgery to get a well-rested, more refreshed appearance.
As a double-board certified plastic surgeon with over 22 years of experience with facial rejuvenation, one of the most common gripes I hear from my patients the most is how they’re not happy about friends, family, coworkers, or even strangers at the grocery store telling them how tired they look, even when they’re not. Though it’s impossible to permanently stop signs of aging, two popular facial plastic surgery procedures, eyelid surgery and brow lift, give patients their youthful look back by reviving a once vibrant appearance. Check out why over 244,000 patients underwent either of these procedures in 2015 and how it can possibly give you the remarkable look you’ve been dreaming of.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
If eyelid surgery had a mantra it’d probably be something to the effect of: Reposition. Remove. Rejuvenate. Men and women can’t escape a fatigued look when the skin around the eyes has significant sagging and drooping – creating an almost bunching look. This type of facial rejuvenation procedure addresses fat, skin, and muscle around the eyes to create an invigorated, more awake look. The beauty of this particular procedure is that instead of the results nonverbally screaming “I had plastic surgery,” they typically provide more subtle plastic surgery results that will have even those close to the patients wondering what’s different about them (but that’s up to you if you share that secret or not)!
Brow Lift
Having an overhang that seems to flop over the upper lids is something many patients frequently exhibit as they get older – yet another contributing factor to a seriously tired look. When a patient comes into my practice, sometimes they think a facelift is the go-to solution for their aging woes, but when it comes to isolated cosmetic concerns, focusing on one specific area (especially if the other parts of the face have some years to catch up) can do the trick. It’s not until a consultation that they can explore the best options to get the most ideal results to achieve their goals. If a brow lift is what’s needed to give them a fresher, younger, less tired look, then here’s how it’s done:
If you’re interested in exploring eyelid surgery, brow lift, or your facial rejuvenation options, both surgically and non-surgically (because they make great combination anti-aging treatments), please don’t hesitate to reach out. To set up a time to see if you’re a candidate or start planning your procedure during a complimentary consultation, contact my office at 770-622-9100. To keep up with my latest cosmetic surgery topics and updates, stay connected with me, David Whiteman, on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for more plastic surgery news.