Eyelid Surgery Can Be Performed for Patients of Various Ages

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Many patients choose blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to address the signs of aging that appear near the eyes such as drooping eyelids, under-eye bags, and a hollowed, tired appearance. Since eyelid surgery restores a more youthful, refreshed look, many assume that this procedure is only requested by patients in their mid-40s to 60s. However, younger patients can choose blepharoplasty if they are concerned with early signs of aging or the appearance of their upper eyelids. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hunter Moyer further explains the facial procedure and shares his safe, in-office technique.

Blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids, depending on the patient’s areas of concern. To rejuvenate the upper eyelids, Dr. Moyer removes excess skin and fat and tightens the lid to open the eyes. Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin and fat deposits below the eyes that create under-eye bags. Dr. Moyer can also restore volume to the cheek area below the eyes for a more youthful result by repositioning fat and muscle. Incisions for eyelid surgery are hidden in natural creases or within the eyelid.

To save patients time and extra anesthesia and hospital costs, Dr. Moyer performs eyelid surgery in-office in about one hour. Patients can benefit with cosmetic improvements as well as an improved scope of vision. Downtime typically lasts one week, and results are permanent and long-lasting. With many years of experience, Dr. Moyer performs this procedure weekly.

After your surgical procedure, patients can maximize results with a chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing to further reduce scarring and improve skin tone. If you are interested in eyelid surgery or other cosmetic procedures, contact us at our Cumming or Atlanta office today. Be sure to connect with Dr. Moyer on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.

Opening up “Tired Eyes” with Atlanta Blepharoplasty

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Our faces are often the first place to show signs of aging. There are many facial cosmetic procedures available for patients who want to eliminate wrinkles, lines, furrows, and sagging skin. One of the most popular facial cosmetic procedures is blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, as the eyes are often the first facial features to show noticeable aging. Atlanta plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Hunter Moyer performs blepharoplasty on both upper and/or lower eyelids to eliminate “tired eyes” and restore a youthful appearance.

To rejuvenate the eye area, Dr. Moyer removes excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper eyelid. Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin along with under-eye bags. Using a technique pioneered at Emory Hospital, Dr. Moyer corrects the lower eyelid while restoring volume to the cheeks for a more rested appearance. Dr. Moyer carefully makes small incisions along the natural creases of the eyelid skin to minimize scarring. Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Moyer can perform blepharoplasty on both eyelids or on the upper or lower eyelid only.

Blepharoplasty is commonly combined with other facial procedures for overall rejuvenation. Since eyelid surgery only addresses the eye area, patients can choose a necklift, brow lift or facelift procedure to tighten excess skin and smooth wrinkles and lines. It is also important for patients to maintain their plastic surgery results with non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Minimally invasive treatments such as cosmetic injectables, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing help prevent signs of aging from appearing in the future.

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation, contact us at our Cumming or Atlanta office today. Be sure to connect with Dr. Moyer on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.