Is Eyelid Surgery Right for Me?

There are plenty of people who are concerned about the excess skin of their eyelids, which tends to hang over the eyes and give them the appearance of being constantly tired or glum. Not only can that hurt their success in the workplace, it can also hurt their self-esteem. Luckily, this is an easy fix at our Philadelphia office of Providence Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery.

Benefits

Having the appearance of constant exhaustion and depression can affect an individual’s mental state as well. Many times, the appearance of being more awake will help the person increase their overall mood and energy levels. Your face is the first thing people see, so we understand why our patients wouldn’t want to stress over easily fixable problem areas constantly being the first thing people notice.

Eyelid surgery can also improve the overall health of your eye muscles. Without so much excess skin weight dragging the muscles down, they will be able to retain a better shape and firmness than before. This will in turn contribute to an improved elasticity of the skin as well. Since all wrinkles are caused by muscular twitching, the less strain there is on the muscle when it spasms, the less wrinkles there will be.

What to Expect

The procedure involves removing excess fat from the skin and allowing it to return to what would have been its natural position. This is usually paired with a facial peel, or laser resurfacing, to help the skin tighten and adjust to the position. This will overall provide a more natural feel and look.

Downtime will only last up to two weeks, but patients usually return to their normal routine well before that. And there’s no need to worry about scarring as Dr. Ginsburg is exceptionally skilled at avoiding this potential outcome as a result of going to a less experienced surgeon.

Afterwards, you may want to ask the doctor about the ELASTIderm® eye cream which was developed to keep the area around the eyes tighter and smoother. This will help pay off the overall rewards of your procedure and make the results longer lasting.

Alternatives

If your eyelids aren’t the only part of your face that you have taken up issue with, then perhaps you may be interested in a facelift. This will focus on improving the muscular strength and epidermal smoothness of the entire face rather than just one region.

Other alternatives and products that can be paired with this procedure can be explained in further detail during your consultation with Dr. Ginsburg. If you are interested in learning more or in starting the process to achieving your ideal body image, then schedule your free consultation with us today.