Get a More Alert Look with Eyelid Surgery at the Milwaukee and Madison Area’s Parkins Plastic Surgery
No one wants to look older than they are, but sagging skin around the eyes can have that exact effect. A blepharoplasty from the Oconomowoc, Wisconsin area’s Dr. Maida Parkins can reveal your rejuvenated and refreshed self, so your appearance reflects the vitality that you actually feel. Dr. Parkins is experienced in the surgical techniques necessary to correct upper-lid drooping and sagging so patients can have their unique problem addressed to maintain a harmonious look.
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What Makes a Good Blepharoplasty Candidate?
Looking tired, sad, or prematurely aged is a common concern for people as they get older. Many patients who visit Dr. Parkins for a blepharoplasty in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin that others often ask them if they are upset, are feeling down, or didn’t get enough rest the night before. These increasingly common questions can be particularly difficult for people who, in years past, received compliments on their appearance.
Eyelid surgery is ideal for anyone whose eyelid laxity has become visibly noticeable, causing drooping over one or both eyes. The surgery can also help restore an unobstructed field of vision for people whose upper lids begin to encroach on their view of the world. Understanding your BMI before your consultation will help determine your eligibility for surgery.
Personalized Blepharoplasty Consultations for Oconomowoc
If you’ve noticed visible signs of facial aging around the eyes, it may be time to consider options for blepharoplasty. Dr. Parkins welcomes patients for personal consultations to best determine a treatment plan that will create a youthful aesthetic and help patients love what they see when they look in the mirror. The initial visit will include a short physical examination so Dr. Parkins can get a good, up-close look at your eyelids, as well as an opportunity for you to get your eyelid surgery questions answered.
What Are the Benefits of Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty is a targeted procedure that can take years off your facial appearance by creating lasting improvement in skin tone and firmness around the eyes. Some patients who have sought injectable treatments for years to lift skin in this area may find that the degree of sagging becomes too much for temporary dermal fillers to handle.
Specifically, an eyelid lift is intended to remove small amounts of loose skin and extra fat that have developed around the upper eyelids. Both men and women seek out this procedure to look younger and remain competitive in their professional fields. Treatment has significant benefits in how patients look and feel.
What Does a Blepharoplasty Involve?
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty for the upper eyelids is called for when the skin of the upper lid droops and sags. This sometimes makes it difficult for patients to see, in addition to making them look stern or aged beyond their years.
Excess skin is created by the loss of skin elasticity but can be corrected with surgical treatment. During your procedure, Dr. Parkins places an incision in the natural crease of the eyelid, where resulting faint scars are easily concealed and imperceptible. From here, she trims the excess tissue, then closes the incision. Upper-lid blepharoplasty is a relatively quick treatment that can easily be done in the office using only local anesthesia.
Recovery After Blepharoplasty
Patients are advised to take a week away from work and strenuous activity to give themselves plenty of time to rest and heal after eyelid surgery. If dissolvable sutures were used, they will break down on their own during this time.
Since the eye area is sensitive, patients may notice that swelling persists longer than what they may have experienced with procedures performed elsewhere on the body.
It may be necessary to take up to two weeks off to ensure proper recovery. After this time, most bruising and swelling will have dissipated, and patients feel more confident going out in public.
Understanding what to expect during your recovery makes the entire process a much more positive experience. Please be sure to bring all questions regarding healing and recovery to your consultation with Dr. Parkins.
What Sets Dr. Parkins Apart for Blepharoplasty Surgery?
One of the biggest benefits of working with Dr. Parkins and her team is their commitment to approaching every surgical procedure as a unique case. They focus on communication and developing a rapport with each patient, which leads to a better understanding of the patient’s cosmetic goals. This, in turn, results in confidence and trust in the process from the patient and improved satisfaction with the results.
Frequently Asked Questions About Blepharoplasty
Procedures and Treatments Beyond Blepharoplasty
In some cases, a brow lift may be recommended in conjunction with a blepharoplasty to create ideal results.
Some patients choose injectables or skin-tightening laser treatments to help firm and tighten skin around the eyes. This will not alleviate significant drooping, but may be effective in the case of minor sagging in the eyelid area.
It’s important to note that injectables’ effects are temporary. You will need a touch-up at least once or twice a year. Laser therapy does not remove extra skin from the treatment area, but can help the skin retract to create a firmer look for patients with mild laxity.
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