i'm considering eyelid surgery but after hearing about cutting muscle i think i'll just have some trimmed off lids. Should I see a resonable result? Does the muscle have to be cut to have good results? my vision is not impaired so it will be cosmetic only. i'm 58 years old and think this will hold me for a while. won't care after 70+. is this a good decision? thanks for your time.
Answer: Eyelid muscle not always cut during eyelid surgery No, the eyelid muscle is called the orbicularis oculi muscle and is occasionally trimmed of excess muscle. This is to deepen the upper lid fold when necessary. If your desire is to get a deeper fold of the upper lid, then sometimes this muscle can be trimmed. If you want more of a full look the muscle is not trimmed.
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Answer: Eyelid muscle not always cut during eyelid surgery No, the eyelid muscle is called the orbicularis oculi muscle and is occasionally trimmed of excess muscle. This is to deepen the upper lid fold when necessary. If your desire is to get a deeper fold of the upper lid, then sometimes this muscle can be trimmed. If you want more of a full look the muscle is not trimmed.
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April 6, 2010
Answer: Eyelid Surgery Technique for Extra Skin Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) has many variations. Let's focus just on the cosmetic surgery of the upper eyelid. Most plastic surgeons generally remove a small strip of muscle in addition to excess skin for eyelid enhancement. Some eye plastic surgeons may remove the extra skin only. Less commonly, a small amount of fat is also removed from the upper eyelid area. Lastly, some patients have droopy eyelids (ptosis), usually from age, and require tightening of the eyelid. Each technique has its advantages and disadvantages.
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April 6, 2010
Answer: Eyelid Surgery Technique for Extra Skin Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) has many variations. Let's focus just on the cosmetic surgery of the upper eyelid. Most plastic surgeons generally remove a small strip of muscle in addition to excess skin for eyelid enhancement. Some eye plastic surgeons may remove the extra skin only. Less commonly, a small amount of fat is also removed from the upper eyelid area. Lastly, some patients have droopy eyelids (ptosis), usually from age, and require tightening of the eyelid. Each technique has its advantages and disadvantages.
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