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A quality blepharoplasty<\/a> can do so much more than simply lift the eyes. It can obliterate under-eye bags and dark circles; tighten crepey lids and remove excess skin, to give the illusion of more real estate up top; enhance facial rejuvenation; and even improve vision that’s been compromised by sagging skin or ptosis, the medical term for a droopy eyelid—all in less than an hour and without leaving telltale signs of cosmetic surgery.<\/p>

Usually an outpatient procedure, an eye lift requires only local anesthesia for upper eyelids, or either IV sedation or general anesthesia for the lower eyelids. That said, the recovery time can last weeks, and its side effects include dry eyes and irritation.<\/p>

If you want a youthful appearance around the eyes without incisions, good news: There are also options for a nonsurgical eye lift. Injectables, such as Botox and fillers, can be strategically placed around the eyes to temporarily lift them. However, it largely depends on your individual concerns and goals; for a more severe droop, for instance, a brow lift may be in order.<\/p>

For a surgical eye lift, though, what exactly distinguishes a job well-done from an outcome that raises eyebrows? Big picture: “The patient should look refreshed without being pulled or having exaggerated features,” says Dr. Bruce Moskowitz<\/a>, a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon in New York City. <\/p>

On a more granular level, the subtle distinguishing markers of an expertly executed blepharoplasty can be equally easy to spot—if you know what to look for. If you’re considering an eye lift, pay close attention to the following characteristics when scrolling through a prospective surgeon’s before-and-after gallery. <\/p>

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1. Symmetry<\/h2>

Whether your natural eyes are symmetrically shaped to begin with or you’re seeking a blepharoplasty in hopes of achieving a better balance, you should not leave the operating room with asymmetrical features. <\/p>

“I do a lot of revision botched eyelid surgeries, and the most common complication is asymmetry, where the two eyes look very different,” says Dr. Robert Schwartz<\/a>, a board-certified cosmetic oculoplastic surgeon in New York City. The overall goal should be “a symmetric, natural contour” in which the eyes match in size and shape while remaining in harmony with the rest of the face. <\/p>

2. A hidden, thin scar<\/h2>

Another perk of eyelid lifts, both upper and lower: there should be no visible scarring. In an upper blepharoplasty, a thin incision is made along the natural crease of the lid. “In day-to-day interactions, with your eyes open, it’s not visible because it’s hidden back in that crease,” explains Dr. Jessica Lattman<\/a>, a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon in New York City. “If you were to close your eyes and look closely, the scar would be visible for the first couple of months, but then it really heals into just that same little fine line.” <\/p>

Generally speaking, the thinner the skin on the body, the more quickly and fully scarring will fade—and the skin of the upper eyelid and around the entire eye area is incredibly thin. <\/p>

In a lower blepharoplasty procedure, there are two different routes for incision, and your surgeon will decide which to take, depending on the issues you’re aiming to address. One option (technically called a transconjunctival blepharoplasty) is to make the incision on the inside of the lower eyelid—the pink, fleshy part you can see if you pull down and peek inside. With this approach, “there is no scar on the skin, no stitches, no nothing,” Dr. Lattman says, explaining that it works best “for young people who only have issues with bulging.” <\/p>

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These photos show a woman in her mid-30s before and six weeks after lower blepharoplasty surgery. ⠀ ⠀ Before surgery, her under eye bags gave her a tired look. After surgery, she looks more refreshed and less tired, but still looks natural and doesn’t look overdone.⠀ ⠀ 🔹🔹🔹🔹⠀ Appointments:⠀ Wellesley Private Practice 978-393-5437⠀ office@bostoneyelids.com⠀ Boston at Tufts Medical Center 617-636-7771⠀ Website: www.bostoneyelids.com⠀ 🔹🔹🔹🔹⠀ Procedure: lower blepharoplasty surgery ⠀ Goal: reduce appearance of under eye bags⠀ Costs: $5225 including hospital fees⠀ Lasts: 10-15 years⠀ Downtime: two weeks⠀ Anesthesia: general or iv sedation ⠀ 🔹🔹🔹🔹⠀ Photos used with patient permission and copyrighted. Do not redistribute or repost without permission. Individual results may vary. Prices subject to change. All surgical and non-surgical procedures involve some risk. A consultation is required to determine if a treatment is right for you.⠀ 🔹🔹🔹🔹⠀ #oculoplastics #oculoplasticsurgery #oculoplasticsurgeon #blepharoplasty #boston #wellesley #plasticsurgery #antiaging #beforeandafter #eyelidsurgery #eyelift #eyelidlift #cosmeticsurgery #cosmeticsurgeon #eyelidplasticsurgery #eyeplasticsurgery #fillers #teartrough #undereyebags #eyebags #lookingtired #lookingold #plasticsurgeon #eyelidsurgeon #asoprs #surgeon #darkcircles #eyelidexpert #beautifuleyes⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀<\/a><\/p>

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