Columbia Eyelid Surgery doctors

Blepharoplasty is commonly used to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes by trimming excess skin and removing fat bulges. Additionally, the position of the eyelids can be altered by securing the outer attachment of the eyelids higher than the inner attachement, altering the shape of the eyes, yielding the youthful almond shape to the eyes.

This can be further enhanced with a subtle elevation of the outer portion of the eyebrow, something you can probably preview simply by using your fingers in the mirror. Blepharoplasty cost is based on uppers, lowers, or both, and can start as low as $2500. Although eyelid surgery should not affect your eyelashes, we are having tremendous success with Lattisse and most of our blepharoplasty patients are using this with great results!

This is a great question and very commonly asked. Generally speaking, you should target that aspect of your face that bothers you most when dealing with limited resources. Try to get the best "bang for your buck" so to speak. It may be that rejuvenating the upper 1/3 of your face (upper/lower blepharoplasty + browlift) now will make you quite happy and fit your current budget. The lower 2/3 (facelift including neck with fat transfer) can wait until you and your pocket book are ready.

If money were no option, it makes complete sense anatomically to perform facial rejuvenation in its entirety at one sitting. One surgery, one anesthesia, one recovery typically produces a great result.

But regardless of what we all say, this is a highly personal decision that only you and your surgeon can make. No one can argue with doing little things along the way and achieving a piecemeal rejuvenation, providing it is done well and looks natural. Good luck!