Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can make you look years younger by reducing the appearance of wrinkles, skin laxity and puffiness around the eyes that can make you appear upset or tired.
Dr. Mourad in NYC customizes procedures for each patient based on their individual needs to achieve a natural and long-lasting result with techniques that allow patients to recover quickly. Dr. Mourad performs many different types of eyelid surgery to maintain the unique beauty of your eyes.
A blepharoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes or modifies excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper or lower eyelids. The procedure’s goal is to improve the appearance of the eyes while also removing any drooping or sagging skin that may be causing vision problems.
The operation can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids, or both, and is commonly done as an outpatient procedure. To prevent the lower eyelid from repositioning abnormally following surgery, this method may occasionally necessitate tightening the lower eyelid. Although blepharoplasty can not remove fine lines, it does make the eyes look younger and less weary, and is particularly impactful when used with other facial cosmetic procedures, such as botox injections to smooth wrinkles.
Most patients resume their normal routines within seven to ten days of surgery. Dr. Mourad uses the combination of vitamin C, arnica montana, and probiotics to expedite healing and keep the body in balance during recovery.
As we age, the skin and muscle of the eyelids start to relax and drop. There is a tendency for the fat that cushions the eye to push out from under the eye which can cause puffiness and dark circles. Dr. Mourad tightens the skin and muscle creating a more youthful contour, and works under the muscle to reposition or remove extra fat to make the eyes look more rested.
These techniques offer many advantages to NYC Face Doc’s patients:
Eyelid puffiness and laxity can occur very rapidly in just a year or two, and before we know it, the youthful features we remember may be hidden by sagging eyebrows or temporal hooding. Realistic expectations are very important with respect to what blepharoplasty eyelid rejuvenation can do for you.
The best candidates for eyelid surgery:
Like you probably know by now, there are different blepharoplasty procedures that can be performed by a plastic surgeon. Dr. Moubayed conducts a variety of cosmetic procedures around the eyes, such as upper and lower blepharoplasty, forehead (and brow) lifts, neuromodulator (Botox) injections, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, and fat injections.
As you become older, the skin of your top eyelid may start to sag and become looser, giving you a fatigued or irritated face. In addition to obstructing your vision and making it difficult to apply makeup correctly, extra skin hanging down over the edge of your eyelids can also make you feel self-conscious about using contact lenses. Upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, can give you a youthful, awake appearance.
Lower eyelid lifts are cosmetic operations intended to enhance the appearance of the eyes, much like upper blepharoplasty. They lessen the appearance of excess skin, puffiness, and dark circles around the eyes. These modifications can give you a younger, healthier appearance, and eyelid lifts can improve the contours of your face.
Each person may have different cosmetic concerns and show signs of aging differently. Different surgical techniques can be used to create a natural and attractive appearance with a rapid recovery, for a procedure that is tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
One technique, known as elliptical blepharoplasty, is used to remove excess skin and muscle from the upper eyelids. This is done by contouring an ellipse shape on the upper eyelid and making incisions in natural creases, which helps to make the incisions almost invisible. This technique can have patients looking more rested in just a few days.
Another technique, transconjunctival fat removal, is used to remove puffiness under the eyes without making any external incisions. This means that there is no external scarring and recovery is even faster.
A skin pinch technique is used to remove excess skin on the lower eyelids. The skin is lifted and removed, and sutures are placed that are removed in five to seven days.
The skin-muscle flap technique is also used to remove excess skin and muscle on the lower eyelids and prevent a bump from forming.
This corrects rounding of the outer lower eyelid. The tendon that holds the lower eyelid is shortened and repositioned slightly higher and tighter to the eye. This restores the more youthful shape of the lower eyelid.
Sometimes the eyes will look heavier from the eyebrows being too heavy or extra skin from the temples hooding over the sides of the eyes. In these situations, eyelid surgery can be combined with a Brow Lift to raise the heavy eyebrows over the eyes or a Temple lift to reduce the extra tissue that can block vision above and lateral to the eyes.
It is a wise idea to get yourself ready for your consultation, and doing so is simple.
First, make a list of the things you want to change around your eyes in the following order of importance: brow position, upper lids, lower lids, skin tone, extra skin, or fat. Are there any other facial features, such as your jowls, neck, chin, nose, or lips, that worry you?
Finally, try to determine which substances were injected and when you have had cosmetic soft tissue fillers placed in the face or around the eyes. If you have undergone facial surgery in the past, if at all feasible, try to bring the operational report of those operations.
The blepharoplasty technique is done with safety, skill, and accuracy. It can take anything between 45 minutes and two hours, depending on the amount of eyelids and related procedures.
When you contact our office, our friendly staff will ask for your basic information and set up an appointment time that is convenient for you. If there is an insurance component to your visit we will check your benefits and let you know what they are. We have a no surprise billing policy and will let you know your responsibility. Dr. Mourad has extensive eyelid and facial surgery experience to address your aesthetic needs. If you feel that you would like an evaluation of your eyes or other facial features please feel free to contact our office.
A thorough questionnaire and physical exam are conducted before a consultation. Photos are taken, then your surgeon and I evaluate them. This is a crucial tool for communication because some patients want adjustments that surgery may not always be able to accommodate.
Then, we discuss the procedure and your recovery, and Dr. Moubayed responds to any queries you may have. All blepharoplasty eyelid surgery options, including surgery on the upper and lower eyelids, will be covered by your surgeon.
Before determining whether to move forward with surgery, several consultations may be required. Before having cosmetic facial surgery, it's crucial that you are well-educated and make an informed decision.
Before the blepharoplasty procedure, the patient is given either local or general anesthesia. The type of anesthesia administered will be decided by the surgeon, and may include oral sedation, IV sedation, or general anesthesia.
The plastic surgeon will make incisions on the eyelids and perform the necessary procedures to reshape and remove excess skin and fat. In upper lid blepharoplasty, the lower eyelids are reshaped and extra skin is removed. In lower blepharoplasty, excess skin and fat may be removed from above the eyes to give a more youthful appearance. The underlying muscle may also be tightened to remove any loose, hanging, wrinkled, or sagging tissue.
The incisions made during the procedure will be closed with sutures. After a few days, the surgeon or his nurse will remove the stitches. The scars from the eyelid surgery will blend in with the eyelids' natural creases and will be barely noticeable after a few months.
The risks of scarring, bleeding, bruising, infection (superficial or deep), and pain are ubiquitous (though modest) with upper lid and lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery (temporary or permanent).
The rarer hazards of lagophthalmos (inability to close the eye), malposition of the eyelids due to poor scarring, damage to the muscles around the eyes, strabismus, dry eyes, and temporary or permanent loss of eyelashes are all present with any eyelid surgery. Finally, a very uncommon risk of vision loss is associated with any surgery performed near the eyes.
Dr. Mouradhas received considerable training in facial surgery and approaches each patient with a careful and customized approach. Following surgery, every patient is monitored and given detailed instructions to reduce the aforementioned hazards as much as possible.
A few carefully chosen patients can experience remarkable rejuvenation effects from minimally invasive injectable fillers or resurfacing operations. Fat injections around the eyes can help certain individuals who want more long-lasting effects.
To establish which facial rejuvenation procedure is ideal for your particular face, nothing can, however, replace a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon who can provide the full range of nonsurgical and surgical options.
What is the price of a blepharoplasty in New York? The answer depends on a number of variables, including: the plastic surgeon's level of experience and track record with this type of plastic surgery; the anesthesia (local or general anesthesia) used during the upper eyelid or lower eyelid lift surgery; and the number of eyelids the plastic surgeon has operated on. Therefore, we advise anyone thinking about having an eye lift to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mourad to go over their alternatives.
When we talk about what kind of surgery is best, there are two distinct processes involved. When the eyebrows are positioned lower than the optimum desired position, the heaviness of the eyebrows can often give the image of being weary. Only a consultation can determine whether a forehead lift or blepharoplasty is the best operation for you.
Depending on the degree of the operation, the patient's preferences, and other related procedures, blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthetic, local anesthesia plus sedation, or general anesthesia. Total intravenous anesthesia is the form of anesthesia utilized for general anesthesia (without using anesthetic gasses). This form of anesthesia is secure and lessens postoperative nausea and coughing. Our patients frequently express how pleased they were with the anesthetic process.
Patients start their rehabilitation at home with very specific instructions after leaving the surgery facility the same day. Five to seven days after your surgery, you'll have your first post-operative appointment where your stitches will be taken out and your incision will be checked.
After one week, the majority of our patients are presentable and light exercise can be resumed; however, to reduce the danger of bleeding, it is advised to wait three weeks before engaging in more strenuous activities like weightlifting. After three weeks, you'll look great in public and might even consider booking a professional picture shoot. The majority of swelling subsides within the first three months, but minor swelling that is scarcely perceptible may last for as long as a year.
Several adjunctive procedures may be performed at the same time as eyelid surgery. Although they will not be appropriate for all patients, aesthetic surgery procedures that can be complementary to blepharoplasty surgery include:
It's important to note that not all of these complementary procedures are not necessarily suitable for every patient. In fact, the best way to know what is suitable or not for you is to consult with your plastic surgeon and discuss your possible options to reach your cosmetic goals.
A thorough questionnaire and physical exam are conducted before a consultation. Photos are taken, then your surgeon and I evaluate them. This is a crucial tool for communication because some patients want adjustments that surgery may not always be able to accommodate.
Then, we discuss the procedure and your recovery, and Dr. Moubayed responds to any queries you may have. All blepharoplasty eyelid surgery options, including surgery on the upper and lower eyelids, will be covered by your surgeon.
Before determining whether to move forward with surgery, several consultations may be required. Before having cosmetic facial surgery, it’s crucial that you are well-educated and make an informed decision.
Before the blepharoplasty procedure, the patient is given either local or general anesthesia. The type of anesthesia administered will be decided by the surgeon, and may include oral sedation, IV sedation, or general anesthesia.
The plastic surgeon will make incisions on the eyelids and perform the necessary procedures to reshape and remove excess skin and fat. In upper lid blepharoplasty, the lower eyelids are reshaped and extra skin is removed. In lower blepharoplasty, excess skin and fat may be removed from above the eyes to give a more youthful appearance. The underlying muscle may also be tightened to remove any loose, hanging, wrinkled, or sagging tissue.
The incisions made during the procedure will be closed with sutures. After a few days, the surgeon or his nurse will remove the stitches. The scars from the eyelid surgery will blend in with the eyelids’ natural creases and will be barely noticeable after a few months.
The risks of scarring, bleeding, bruising, infection (superficial or deep), and pain are ubiquitous (though modest) with upper lid and lower eyelid blepharoplasty surgery (temporary or permanent).
The rarer hazards of lagophthalmos (inability to close the eye), malposition of the eyelids due to poor scarring, damage to the muscles around the eyes, strabismus, dry eyes, and temporary or permanent loss of eyelashes are all present with any eyelid surgery. Finally, a very uncommon risk of vision loss is associated with any surgery performed near the eyes.
Dr. Mouradhas received considerable training in facial surgery and approaches each patient with a careful and customized approach. Following surgery, every patient is monitored and given detailed instructions to reduce the aforementioned hazards as much as possible.
A few carefully chosen patients can experience remarkable rejuvenation effects from minimally invasive injectable fillers or resurfacing operations. Fat injections around the eyes can help certain individuals who want more long-lasting effects.
To establish which facial rejuvenation procedure is ideal for your particular face, nothing can, however, replace a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon who can provide the full range of nonsurgical and surgical options.
What is the price of a blepharoplasty in New York? The answer depends on a number of variables, including: the plastic surgeon’s level of experience and track record with this type of plastic surgery; the anesthesia (local or general anesthesia) used during the upper eyelid or lower eyelid lift surgery; and the number of eyelids the plastic surgeon has operated on.
Therefore, we advise anyone thinking about having an eye lift to schedule a consultation with Dr. Mourad to go over their alternatives.
When we talk about what kind of surgery is best, there are two distinct processes involved. When the eyebrows are positioned lower than the optimum desired position, the heaviness of the eyebrows can often give the image of being weary. Only a consultation can determine whether a forehead lift or blepharoplasty is the best operation for you.
Depending on the degree of the operation, the patient’s preferences, and other related procedures, blepharoplasty can be done under local anesthetic, local anesthesia plus sedation, or general anesthesia. Total intravenous anesthesia is the form of anesthesia utilized for general anesthesia (without using anesthetic gasses). This form of anesthesia is secure and lessens postoperative nausea and coughing. Our patients frequently express how pleased they were with the anesthetic process.
Patients start their rehabilitation at home with very specific instructions after leaving the surgery facility the same day. Five to seven days after your surgery, you’ll have your first post-operative appointment where your stitches will be taken out and your incision will be checked.
After one week, the majority of our patients are presentable and light exercise can be resumed; however, to reduce the danger of bleeding, it is advised to wait three weeks before engaging in more strenuous activities like weightlifting. After three weeks, you’ll look great in public and might even consider booking a professional picture shoot. The majority of swelling subsides within the first three months, but minor swelling that is scarcely perceptible may last for as long as a year.
Several adjunctive procedures may be performed at the same time as eyelid surgery. Although they will not be appropriate for all patients, aesthetic surgery procedures that can be complementary to blepharoplasty surgery include:
It’s important to note that not all of these complementary procedures are not necessarily suitable for every patient. In fact, the best way to know what is suitable or not for you is to consult with your plastic surgeon and discuss your possible options to reach your cosmetic goals.