Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can help restore a more youthful and refreshed appearance. But should you choose upper or lower eyelid surgery?
At Bochner Eye Institute, we offer both — and patients often have them at the same time. Our Toronto practice is home to a renowned group of eye specialists, including a cosmetic eyelid surgery specialist with more than two decades of experience.
Whether you choose upper, lower, or both procedures, our high-level expertise with cosmetic eyelid surgery helps you get beautiful, natural-looking results.
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Upper blepharoplasty removes extra skin and fat that can droop, often causing a perpetually sleepy appearance. In addition, your surgeon tightens the muscles that control eyelid movement.
Incisions are on the back of the eyelids, in the crease that’s not visible when your eyes are open. That means the small scars are extremely discreet and fade over time.
This surgery can help open your eyes and make you look more awake and youthful. But for some people, looking tired isn’t their sole concern. If eyelids sag significantly, this heaviness could partially obscure the visual field, but upper blepharoplasty can also correct that issue.
How Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty Helps Under-Eye Bags
Lower blepharoplasty focuses on the undereye area. It corrects bags, puffiness, and dark circles under the eyes and in the tear trough. This procedure removes or redistributes fat pads. Sometimes, it also includes removing excess skin.
The incision can vary based on the degree of sagging and whether you need to address fat, skin, or both. Your surgeon may make a transconjunctival incision inside the inner lower eyelid for fat pad redistribution and removal alone.
If you need skin removal too, your surgeon typically uses a subciliary approach incision, with a thin incision along the rim of your lower eyelashes.
The ultimate result? A smoother contour underneath the eyes.
In this way, a lower blepharoplasty can help you look youthful and well-rested.
Should You Have Both Procedures Done Together?
Many patients who are worried about tired-looking eyes schedule upper and lower blepharoplasty at the same time. You can achieve a complete rejuvenation around the eyes by having both at once.
There’s just one recovery period, making it far more convenient for most patients versus scheduling the two procedures at different times.
Eyelid Surgery in Toronto
Bochner Eye Institute offers expert, patient-centric care and personalized eyelid surgeries in Toronto. Call 416-960-2020 to schedule a consultation today.
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