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Maryland Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

For men and women in Maryland, eyelid surgery (called a blepharoplasty) offers relief from a tired, haggard appearance. Loose, sagging skin, excessive fatty deposits and puffiness in your upper eyelids, or excess skin, wrinkles, and bags in your lower lids can not only make you look older, but impair your vision as well.

  • Refreshed Appearance: Blepharoplasty can correct both drooping upper lids and puffy bags below the eyes, enhancing the overall appearance of the eyes and making them look more youthful and alert.
  • Improved Field of Vision: For some individuals, blepharoplasty can remove the excess skin of the upper eyelid that obstructs vision, leading to a broader field of sight and improved functionality.
  • Minimal Scarring: Incisions are made along the natural lines of your eyelids, which means any scarring is well-concealed and typically becomes virtually imperceptible over time.
  • Long-Lasting Results: The results of eyelid surgery are quite durable, with many patients enjoying the benefits for years.
  • Anesthesia: Medication used to prevent pain during surgery, which can be local (numbing the eyelid area only) or general (patient is fully asleep).
  • Blepharoplasty: The medical term for eyelid surgery, a procedure to correct defects, deformities, and disfigurations of the eyelids; and to aesthetically modify the eye region of the face.
  • Canthopexy: A surgical procedure aimed at tightening the lower eyelid by repositioning the lateral canthal tendon, often performed in conjunction with blepharoplasty to prevent or correct eyelid drooping.
  • Ectropion: A condition where the lower eyelid turns outward, exposing the inner surface. It can be a complication of eyelid surgery but is also a condition that eyelid surgery can correct.
  • Edema: Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body’s tissues, which can occur around the eyes as a normal part of the healing process after eyelid surgery.
  • Entropion: A condition in which the eyelid folds inward, causing the lashes to rub against the eye. Eyelid surgery can correct this issue.
  • Fat Repositioning: A technique used in eyelid surgery to redistribute or remove fat from bulging areas in the lower eyelid to a more desired area, often to reduce puffiness or bags under the eyes.
  • Incision: The surgical cut made by the surgeon, which in eyelid surgery is typically placed in the crease of the upper eyelid or just below the lashes in the lower lid to minimize visible scarring.
  • Lower Blepharoplasty: Refers to eyelid surgery performed to address under-eye bags and wrinkles.
  • Ptosis: A drooping or falling of the upper eyelid, which can be corrected with eyelid surgery. Ptosis repair is often performed to improve vision or for cosmetic reasons.
  • Recovery Time: The period required for a patient to heal after surgery. For eyelid surgery, this typically involves a few weeks for initial swelling and bruising to subside, with most patients returning to normal activities within 7-10 days, although full recovery may take several months for complete healing and fading of scars.
  • Transconjunctival Blepharoplasty: A technique for lower eyelid surgery where the incision is made inside the lower eyelid, leaving no visible scar, typically used to remove or reposition fat.
  • Upper Blepharoplasty: An eyelid procedure primarily performed to remove excess skin that can impair vision or for cosmetic reasons.

For healthy men and women, Frederick plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo performs eyelid surgery on the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both to offer a more youthful and alert appearance. The best candidates for Maryland eyelid surgery are generally healthy, non-smokers with specific, realistic expectations. For cosmetic surgery patients in the area, eyelid surgery is best for those 35 years of age or older, though younger patients sometimes also seek it and benefit from the results. Eyelid surgery should not be performed on those with serious eye conditions. Your ophthalmologist and Dr. Garazo can help you determine if blepharoplasty is a safe, effective option for you.

Though eyelid surgery can address many aesthetic facial issues, offering positive results for many, it cannot correct crow’s feet, lift sagging eyebrows, or improve dark circles beneath the eyes. For a more complete rejuvenation, blepharoplasty can be combined with other facial procedures such as a facelift or Botox® Cosmetic treatments. Maryland cosmetic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo will carefully explore your aesthetic options with you to help you achieve the rejuvenated look you seek safely and effectively.

For those considering Maryland eyelid surgery, Dr. Garazo invites you to explore your options through a patient consultation at Plastic Surgery Services. To schedule a consultation, contact us online or call (301) 791-1800.

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