If you feel like you always look tired, even when you’ve had a good night’s sleep, or you’re fed up with having makeup creased in your eyelids, there’s good news. You can grow older more gracefully. It just takes a little help from an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.
Here’s what we know about how the eye area ages. At just one-tenth the thickness of the rest of the skin on your face, the eye area is extremely delicate. Around the age of 40 for most people, the skin around the eyes begins to lose strength and elasticity. Of course, there are always exceptions. Some young adults may notice drooping and under eye bags prematurely and some lucky people won’t see effects until they are much older than 40. Your eyes are more likely to age quickly if you’re male, have fair skin, are overweight or are genetically predisposed. Smoking and sun exposure can also cause premature aging.
Many eye creams claim to calm puffy eyes and diminish wrinkles. These creams won’t help much after a certain amount of collagen has already been lost or if heredity isn’t on your side. If you’re beyond cucumber treatments and are considering a lasting solution, it may be time to check out eyelift options for your upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both.
Upper Eyelid
Patients who have hooded or droopy upper eyelids may have more than aesthetic concerns. When the upper eyelid hangs low, vision can be obscured. Fortunately, this issue can be fixed by tightening the muscle in the eyelid and/or by removing excess skin and fat from the area. The procedure restores a full field of vision and allows the muscle to work effectively again.
Lower Eyelid (or Lower Eye)
Pockets of fat deposits cause wrinkled and loose skin underneath the eyes. The deposits tilt forward, pressing against an aged or weakened lower eyelid wall. In this situation, excess skin and fat are removed, giving you a more streamlined appearance.
Fat Grafting
The presence or loss of facial volume, particularly around the eyes, can make your face seem hollowed out. Sagging skin and sunken cheeks create shadows and spaces that affect how the eyes look. If this is the case for you, Fat grafting may be a good option. Fat grafting can be used during an eyelift procedure to fill out your face. Fat grafting gives a fresher, more youthful look. Patients who have had Fat grafting are thrilled with their natural-looking, permanent results. Fat grafting is another option for those wanting to do both Fat grafting, and eyelid surgery.
Brow Lift
A brow lift is sometimes recommended along with an eye lift. A brow lift moves the eyebrow line to subtly make your eyes look more awake. Combining the procedures balances the forehead with the eyes and restores a younger look.
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If you are considering an eye lift, the first place to start is by consulting with a trusted, board-certified plastic surgeon. Simply call (904) 495-0975 or e-mail us at TownCenter@GarciaInstitute.com to schedule an appointment. Now is a good time to get an appointment on your calendar.
Want a better idea of what patients look like after getting an eyelift? Be sure to check out before and after pictures taken of Dr. Phillip Garcia’s patients. We think you’ll be pleased when you see how natural and refreshed our patients look.
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