Turn Back Time With an Eyelid Lift: What Is the Ideal Age for This Surgery?
The eyes are generally the first area of the face that begins to show signs of aging. In large part, this phenomenon is due to the skin around the eyes being the thinnest and most delicate. Years of squinting, rubbing, puffiness, and dryness can cause fine lines and wrinkles to start forming once the skin starts thinning, losing its elasticity, and beginning to sag. Once the skin around the eyes begins to lose structure and resilience, few at-home remedies are available. Even the most expensive eye creams will do little to help strengthen the skin again.
At Restora Austin, Drs. Reid and Gordon have extensive experience in eyelid surgery during their training at Emory University in Atlanta. Their primary objective when it comes to eyelid rejuvenation is a natural appearance that communicates how you feel – vibrant, youthful, and well-rested. To create the most natural-looking results, they devoted time to studying what makes a young eyelid attractive and how to best reverse the signs of aging in the eyelids.
How Does Blepharoplasty Work?
Blepharoplasty, more commonly known as eyelid surgery, can create a comprehensive improvement that makes you look well-rested and approachable. Typically, this procedure’s goals are to correct remove sagging upper eyelid skin and address puffy undereye bags that occur when fat pockets below the eyelids drop down. Drs. Gordon and Reid take an interesting and individual approach to their blepharoplasty. They will study pictures of you from decades earlier to preserve your individuality and attempt to match the same features you had in your youth.
Drs. Gordon and Reid personalize each blepharoplasty to your individual needs, so your results look subtly younger and refreshed, instead of fatigued or sad.
The Ideal Eyelid Lift Patient
Aging is the most common reason your eyelid skin begins to droop or sag. As you age, the structures in our skin that keep it taut and strong break down and cannot repair themselves as quickly. Fine lines and wrinkles will begin forming as your skin loses this underlying framework.
The small pockets of fat that keep those areas plump and full begin to migrate or shrink, which can lead to volume loss and sagging. The general age range for an eyelid surgery is typically anyone over age 40, but if you’re aiming to remove extra folds, restore a more natural eyelid appearance, or if you are unhappy with your eyes’ hooded look, you are likely an idea candidate for an eyelid lift. If your upper eyelids have sagged so extensively that they obscure your vision, check with your insurance company about whether they’ll cover the costs of your blepharoplasty.
Non-Surgical Options
At Restora Austin, we also offer a minimally invasive brow lift for anyone who is unwilling or unqualified to undergo a surgical procedure. A liquid brow lift involves strategically placed Botox or Xeomin into the muscles that pull the brow down, which will help subtly lift the brows.
Fractional laser treatments can also minimize wrinkles around the eyes and promote new collagen production. Plus, dermal fillers are a sought-after option to restore volume loss and camouflage hollow areas.
For more information about blepharoplasty and how it can help restore your eyes’ youthful appearance, contact us today to schedule your consultation.
