Eyelid Surgery in Atlanta, GA
Fat deposits in your eyelids and bags below your eyes can make your eyes appear droopy, tired, and give you an older facial appearance. Sagging can be present at any age and tends to get worse with age.
Eyelid surgery-upper and lower- can help you look more alert and years younger. Dr. Aaron Fletcher, Board Certified, Otolaryngologist—Head and Neck Surgeon can help guide you in your journey to rejuvenate your facial appearance with expert eyelid surgery.
What is Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)?
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure for men and women that is used to cosmetically improve the appearance of both the upper and lower lids. Upper eyelid surgery is a popular aesthetic facial procedure that is performed when the skin on the upper eyelid becomes loose and wrinkled. In some patients, the sagging skin often interferes with their vision.
Another common concern is about the fat pockets below the eyes. These “bags” can give you the appearance of being fatigued and can add years to one’s appearance. Additionally, patients are concerned about fine wrinkles appearing on the lower eyelids.
Dr. Fletcher advises his patients that an upper and lower eyelid surgical procedure can significantly improve your face to a more vibrant, restful, and youthful appearance.
Who is a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)?
Dr. Fletcher advises his patients that they may be a good candidate for eyelid surgery if they are bothered by the following facial conditions:
- Baggy or droopy upper eyelids
- Excess skin of the upper eyelids that interferes with your vision
- Excess skin on the lower eyelids
- Bags under your eyes
Patients also ask Dr. Fletcher when they should get a complimentary procedure with their eyelid lift. In some cases, a brow lift or facelift may also be recommended. Dr. Fletcher will discuss your overall facial rejuvenation goals and recommend the appropriate procedure(s) to accomplish them.
Cost of Blepharoplasty in Atlanta
Aging is the most common reason patients undergo eyelid procedures. However, there is an additional type of blepharoplasty, Asian or double-eyelid blepharoplasty, designed to improve the monolid configuration and establish an upper eyelid crease. Depending on which procedure you are considering, let us take a look at the average costs of blepharoplasty in Atlanta.
- Upper eyelid surgery cost – On average, the cost will typically range from $3,000 to $5,000 for an upper blepharoplasty in Atlanta.
- Lower eyelid surgery cost – On average, costs will range from $4,000 to $6,500 for lower blepharoplasties in Atlanta.
- Combined procedures (upper and lower) – A combined procedure will typically range from $6,000 to $8,500.
- Asian blepharoplasty cost – This procedure, on average, will cost between $3,000 and $5,000.
EYELID SURGERY BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS
lower eyelid surgery before & after photo
Lower & Upper Blepharoplasty
How is an Eyelid Lift Performed and What is the Recovery Time?
Eyelid surgery involves removing extra fat, loose skin, and loose muscle from your upper and lower eyelids. It is done through small incisions in the natural folds/creases of your eyelids. These incisions are precisely placed to minimize any appearance of scars after the procedure. Dr. Fletcher then proceeds to carefully remove excess fat deposits and sagging skin.
The tenderness and swelling should only last a few days, and you will see results as soon as the swelling goes down. The stitches will be removed three to five days after the procedure. Typically, upper blepharoplasty patients return to normal activities within a week.*
While an eyelid surgical procedure itself does not get rid of wrinkles known as crow’s feet, it can be done at the same time as other procedures that do. Examples include laser resurfacing and pulsed light procedures. Talk to Dr. Fletcher during your consultation to discuss complimentary facial procedures that will help you achieve your cosmetic goals. Dr. Fletcher is a compassionate surgeon who wants to give you the facial appearance that gives you confidence and pride in your everyday life.
Get Your Best Eyes Today!
Your eyelids not only affect the appearance of your eyes but your entire face. Find out during your consultation what your options are. During your consultation, you can learn about the various procedures, such as deep facelifts to adjust the muscles of your face, temporal facelifts to reduce wrinkles in the middle of your face, brow lifts, and other cosmetic surgical procedures. At this time, you can view before and after photos of Dr. Fletcher’s patients.
LOOK AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL!
The Georgia Center for Ear, Nose, and Throat is more than an advanced sinus treatment facility. We offer a wide array of cosmetic facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Aaron Fletcher and his staff are committed to making sure you feel comfortable in each stage of the process. Call and schedule a consultation to learn more about Dr. Fletcher’s brow lift and other facial procedures. Call us at 678.902.9495 or contact us online for your consultation.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) FAQs
A blepharoplasty is the process in which a surgeon cuts into the creases of the eyelids to trim away muscle, loose skin and excess fat and rejoins the remaining skin with dissolvable stitches.
Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
A good candidate for blepharoplasty can be at any age and stage of their life. Ideal candidates are ones that require a more robust approach to addressing issues such as:
- Puffiness or bags underneath the eyes
- Drooping skin
- Sagging skin of the upper eyelid
- Visual or peripheral impairment
One of the many benefits of eyelid surgery is the fact that this can be performed as an out-patient procedure in just a few hours. After completion, you are able to return to recover at home.
While there is always a chance of scarring with any medical procedure, eyelid surgery carries one of the lowest risk rates for scarring. To ensure best results It’s important to trust your procedure to a highly skilled blepharoplasty surgeon.
Eyelid surgery is not intended to remedy sagging brows. A brow lift would be a more appropriate procedure to address a sagging brow challenge.
This largely depends on the patient and the rate of healing however most patients are able to resume wearing contacts two to three weeks after their procedure.
While you will begin to see results immediately, swelling and recovery will prevent you from seeing the end result for several weeks. Many clients are able to see the full impact of the procedure around six weeks after.
Unfortunately as an elective procedure, it is not covered by most medical insurances. The good news is that there are many financing options available in the market to help make the procedure more accessible sooner.
While eyelid surgery is often used by those advanced in age, there is no minimum or maximum age for eyelid surgery.
Eyelid surgery is considered one of the most effective ways to eliminate wrinkles from around the eyes. This is done through a combination of removing excess skin, muscle and fat and tightening the area. The result is a smoother eye area with significantly less wrinkles.
As premiere experts in blepharoplasty Atlanta patients have seen us as a trusted partner. We would love to hear about your situation and present you with your best options for reaching your objectives. Reach out to our office to schedule your appointment today. We can be reached at (678) 902-9495
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