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Look More Awake With Blepharoplasty
As you get older, your body makes less of two key proteins: collagen and elastin. This means the skin loses its support and elasticity, contributing to drooping and sagginess.
That’s not welcome in any part of the body, but there’s one area where it’s particularly noticeable — and, as a result, annoying. Your eyelids.
If you’ve got sagging skin on your eyelids, it might bother you when you look in the mirror. Worse yet, the droop can reach the point where it starts to interfere with your line of sight. To avoid these dual impacts, consult with Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS, at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton about a beautiful solution.
Dr. Cabrera performs blepharoplasty to remove sagging skin and correct under-eye bags. This helps you look younger and more awake while also clearing your vision if sagging skin interferes.
What happens during blepharoplasty
Dr. Cabrera uses blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, to address excess skin on your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both.
You might be a candidate for this procedure if you’re generally healthy, don’t have any eye conditions, don’t smoke, and are over 35. If that sounds like you and your drooping eyelids bother you, talk to Dr. Cabrera about using blepharoplasty to:
- Remove upper eyelid skin that blocks your vision
- Address under-eye bags, including fatty deposits
- Eliminate excess folds on your eyelids caused by sagging skin
- Tighten sagging lower lids that leave white exposed under your iris
Dr. Cabrera is a board-certified surgeon with extensive experience performing eyelid surgeries. He hides any incisions so you don’t have visible scarring after your procedure. The surgery usually takes 1-3 hours depending on how many areas you want Dr. Cabrera to address.
Blepharoplasty is typically outpatient, meaning you can go home the same day. If you want extra care, we also offer overnight suites and at-home nurse service.
What to expect after eyelid surgery
We talk with you about your personalized care instructions before and after your eyelid surgery. We make sure you go home knowing how to protect your eyes as they heal. That includes wearing dark sunglasses and avoiding rubbing your eyes for a while.
You’ll have some swelling and bruising at first. Cold compresses and pain medication help make any discomfort manageable.
Most people get back to their usual activities in about 10 days. We can help you determine when it’s safe to resume things like showering and exercising.
To give you a clearer idea of the results you can expect with blepharoplasty, we maintain a before-and-after photo gallery. See Dr. Cabrera’s handiwork here.
If you want to look more awake, ask Dr. Cabrera how eyelid surgery could refresh your appearance. To determine if you’re a candidate for blepharoplasty, call our team in Boca Raton, Florida, to schedule your consultation today.
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