Eyelid Procedures - Lifting Your Look
How many times have friends and family commented, "You look tired"? They probably mean well, but that doesn't mean you want to hear it!
And that's just one reason why you might be considering eyelid rejuvenation or eyelid surgery in Boston, MA. Early and important signs of aging occur around the eyes. The fat of the lower eyelids begins to bulge and the fold between the eyelid and the cheek starts to appear or becomes more pronounced. The skin of the lower eyelid becomes wrinkled, thinned and redundant. In the upper eyelid the skin begins to fold on itself and in extreme cases will lie on the eyelashes and partially obstruct vision. Finally, the droop of the eyebrows can make the eyes look heavy.
As a Boston cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Tantillo offers several techniques to improve the appearance of the eyes and help patients look more rested. Signs of aging begin to appear in our thirties or even late twenties, but Dr. Tantillo can help hold off the march of time with blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery) in Boston, MA along with minimally-invasive treatments. Most eyelid procedures require very little downtime.
Quality skin care products such as NIA24™ can keep the skin hydrated and protect from sun damage. BOTOX® Cosmetic injected into the "crow's feet" will not only reduce or eliminate wrinkles but also will subtly raise the outer part of the eyebrow for a more youthful appearance. The hollow between the lower eyelid skin and cheek can be smoothed and blended with injectable fillers such as Juv&eactue;derm™ and Restylane®. A word of caution here: injectables and fillers are not cosmetics and these products should be administered by or under the direction of a qualified physician following a consultation with that physician.
Plastic surgeons such as Dr. Tantillo who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are highly trained to safely perform surgical procedures as well as non-surgical treatments. Dr. Tantillo performs all injectable and filler treatments himself and does not delegate these procedures to nurses or aestheticians.
As time marches on and we reach our late thirties, forties and fifties, patients will often desire improvement beyond what can be accomplished with skin care, injectables and fillers. Dr. Tantillo is a Boston cosmetic plastic surgeon who offers the most up to date cosmetic eye surgery techniques. Upper and lower blepharoplasty can dramatically improve the appearance of the eyes and overall aesthetics.
Eyelid surgery in Boston, MA can:
- Remove excess skin of the upper and lower eyelids
- Remove or reposition the fat of the eyelids
- Blend the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek
- Tighten the lower eyelid
It also can be combined with brow lift surgery or laser resurfacing of the eyelid skin. Eyelid surgery is a safe procedure when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. Dr. Tantillo performs this surgery as an outpatient procedure, meaning that patients go home shortly afterwards to begin their recovery.
Swelling and bruising naturally occur after eyelid surgery. Cool compresses on the eyes, keeping your head elevated and avoiding even mildly strenuous activities for the first three or four days after surgery will greatly speed your recovery and reduce your downtime following eyelid surgery in Boston, MA by Dr. Tantillo. You will be noticeably swollen for seven to ten days after surgery, what we call "social downtime." You should see results two to four weeks after surgery and see your final results four to six months after surgery.
The next time you feel rested but someone tells you that you look tired, or the next time you catch a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wish something could be done to refresh and reinvigorate your eye appearance, know that members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, such as Boston cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Tantillo, have much to offer you.
To learn even more about blepharoplasty, request a free consultation with Dr. Tantillo at Longwood Plastic Surgery, or call 888-661-7136 to set up your appointment.
