Does blepharoplasty increase the size of the upper eyelids and lift the corners of the eye, or does it simply remove excess skin/fat from around the eye, revealing the eyelid that you had when you were younger? If you never had a big upper lid, can you expect to get a bigger one from a blepharoplasty?
February 17, 2014
Answer: Increase size of upper eyelids and lift corners of eye If I have understood your question correctly, I think there are a few relevant procedures to discuss. As already mentioned, an upper blepharoplasty will remove excess skin and fat in the upper eyelid. This alone will reveal the eyelid that you had when you were younger. However, if desired, the width of the upper eyelid can then be set using the technique of supratarsal fixation, so a wider or narrower eyelid can be created. A browlift will elevate the drooping tissues above the eyelids and in that sense will rejuvenate and appear to lift the corners of the eyes. However, I get the impression that that is not what you are asking. The actual outer corner of the eye itself can be elevated using a technique called a canthopexy. Beware, however, that it will look unnatural if overdone.A face to face consultation is essential here for you to show your surgeon exactly what result you are hoping to achieve.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Increase size of upper eyelids and lift corners of eye If I have understood your question correctly, I think there are a few relevant procedures to discuss. As already mentioned, an upper blepharoplasty will remove excess skin and fat in the upper eyelid. This alone will reveal the eyelid that you had when you were younger. However, if desired, the width of the upper eyelid can then be set using the technique of supratarsal fixation, so a wider or narrower eyelid can be created. A browlift will elevate the drooping tissues above the eyelids and in that sense will rejuvenate and appear to lift the corners of the eyes. However, I get the impression that that is not what you are asking. The actual outer corner of the eye itself can be elevated using a technique called a canthopexy. Beware, however, that it will look unnatural if overdone.A face to face consultation is essential here for you to show your surgeon exactly what result you are hoping to achieve.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Enlargement of the Upper Eyelid after Blepharoplasty? The "size" of your eyelid does not change from an upper eyelid blepharoplasty-what can change is the illusion that your eyelids have gotten bigger.Usually what happens is that many surgeons make an eyelid crease incision above your natural eyelid crease which creates a higher eyelid crease and the illusion that your eyelids have become larger.Unfortunately this often results in a change or unnatural "operated"appearance to your upper eyelids. Therefore the placement of the incision should be placed within your natural crease. In addtion, if your eyelids have a droop called "eyelid ptosis" where you can't fully open your eyelid removing your lax upper eyelid will make you appear different but not necessarily better. In these cases it is often important to removing both the lax upper eyelid skin and tighten the internal eyelid muscles that raise your eyelid.Then you will have you a natural and more alert appearance.
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February 17, 2014
Answer: Enlargement of the Upper Eyelid after Blepharoplasty? The "size" of your eyelid does not change from an upper eyelid blepharoplasty-what can change is the illusion that your eyelids have gotten bigger.Usually what happens is that many surgeons make an eyelid crease incision above your natural eyelid crease which creates a higher eyelid crease and the illusion that your eyelids have become larger.Unfortunately this often results in a change or unnatural "operated"appearance to your upper eyelids. Therefore the placement of the incision should be placed within your natural crease. In addtion, if your eyelids have a droop called "eyelid ptosis" where you can't fully open your eyelid removing your lax upper eyelid will make you appear different but not necessarily better. In these cases it is often important to removing both the lax upper eyelid skin and tighten the internal eyelid muscles that raise your eyelid.Then you will have you a natural and more alert appearance.
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