The upper eyelid incision is made in a naturally occurring skin fold. The lower incision can often be made on the inner part of the eyelid, leaving no visible marks. In some cases the lower eyelid incision will be on the outside, and this too will be placed in a natural skin crease.

Known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery is used to correct or improve the appearance of the eyelids. This may include the removal of excess skin and fat, often called bags, under the eyes. this procedure is also used to correct upper eyelid problems such as "droopy eyelids," which in some cases may affect a person's field of vision. Sometimes eyelashes can also become misdirected or in some cases, a person may have an extra row of lashes. Surgery can correct these conditions as well.

The upper eyelid incision is placed in the eyelid crease. The lower eyelid incision is placed just underneath the lash line. If no skin needs to be removed from the lower lid, the incision can be placed inside the lower eyelid.

The incisions for the upper eyelid are placed into the natural fold above the eyelid in the crease. The incisions for the lower eyelid can be either on the inside of the eyelid or underneath the eyelashes.

Instead of accessing the brain through incision(s), surgeons irradiate the brain abnormality with beams of gamma radiation that pass through the skull and brain tissue and treat only the designated area.

No, eyelid surgery is usually done in our office under local anesthesia. It is a relatively short procedure in which incisions are made in the natural creases of the eyes where they are not seen. Graystone will give you specific instructions on how to care for yourself following the surgery so that optimal results may be achieved. You will have several follow-up appointments to track your progress.

The incision for upper eyelid surgery is hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and extends slightly beyond the outside corner. For the lower eyelid, the incision is also hidden but below the lower eyelashes.

The eyes almost never close fully immediately after eyelid surgery. This is due to numerous reasons but almost always the eyes will close fully after a few weeks or months. During this time, it is very important to keep the eyes lubricated with artificial tear drops and tear ointments.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a procedure to sculpt the upper and lower eyelids to restore a youthful appearance to your eyes and sometimes improve your vision. Upper eyelid surgery can open up droopy appearing upper eyelids. Lower eyelid surgery removes the puffiness and swelling of the lower eyelids. Most patients look younger and more rested after successful eyelid surgery

No, if done correctly, all of the incisions associated with facelift surgery can be hidden in normal creases / folds of the face or in the hairline.

The incisions for an open procedure are different from the laparoscopic procedure. At the Bariatric Information Session you can see pictures of the types of incisions made during gastric bypass surgery.

Some insurance plans will cover upper eyelid surgery if they can be convinced that there is a functional impairment caused by the droopy upper eyelid skin. Each insurer is different, and their response will vary patient to patient. Lower eyelid surgery is virtually never covered by insurance.

Dr. Levin individualizes each procedure to the specific patient looking to maximize results while minimizing any side effects. The Silktouch carbon dioxide laser is used on excessive tissue of the eyelids. After sculpting the eyelids, fine absorbable or removable sutures are used.

If you vision is affected by droopy eyelids, some insurance plans will pay for eyelids surgery. This is a decision that is made by your insurance plan after reviewing your condition and photographs.

The skin of the eyelids is characterized by its exceptionally good healing ability, and for the eyelids, especially thin threads are used. Since the incisions are placed along the edge of the lower eyelid or within the lid-fold at the upper eyelid, the sutures are hardly visible after a few months.?

Usually, the only incision needed for this procedure is placed on the back of the ear near the side of the head.

It is suggested that you take off 3-5 days from work after eyelid surgery but refrain from strenuous activity for up to one month after the surgery.

Eyelid surgery is very successful in patients who have been properly educated and have reasonable expectations.

Blepharoplasty, or aesthetic eyelid surgery, is a procedure to correct drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags below the eyes. It can eliminate conditions that give an individual a tired appearance, such as wrinkled folds of skin on upper eyelids, bags under the eyes and sagging eyebrows. This involve removing excess skin, fat, and muscle.

The scars that result from eyelid surgery tend to be well concealed. The incisions are typically placed within the normal creases and folds of the eyelids.

Insurance coverage is not available when eyelid surgery is performed solely for cosmetic purposes. Procedures may be covered to some degree when used to treat excess skin of the upper eyelids that is causing visual impairment.