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Am I a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

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All surgeries have risks, and one way we minimize them is by determining your candidacy. Here’s what you need to know to be a candidate for eyelid surgery.
Am I a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

Effective Facial Rejuvenation

Am I a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
For every surgical procedure, at the time of the consultation we will discuss the procedure with our patients to ensure the procedure they want is safe for them and that it will produce the results they want. Eyelid surgery is one of the most effective facial rejuvenation procedures. The procedure is minimally invasive, the recovery is relatively quick, and the results can be remarkable. Addressing aging in the eye area can have a dramatic impact on your apparent age. To be a candidate for eyelid surgery, you should be in good general health with no current infections, especially eye infections, with aging in the eye area that can be addressed by this procedure.

Can Eyelid Surgery Treat My Symptoms of Aging?

Aging in the eye area is very complex and often requires a combination of procedures to treat successfully. The most common symptoms of aging in the eye area that eyelid surgery is used to treat are:

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Excess, hanging skin in the upper or lower eyelid

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Puffy fat deposits in the lower eyelid

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Droopy upper eyelids

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Hollow areas under the eyes that give the appearance of dark “bags”

​​If you have a heavy brow you may be a better candidate for a brow lift instead of or in addition to your eyelid surgery. Sometimes under eye hollows require dermal filler injections. Crow’s feet and vertical lines between the brows are best treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections. During your consultation, your provider will listen to your cosmetic goals and evaluate the eyelid, to determine which procedure is right for you and if you’re a good candidate for eyelid surgery.
Am I a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?
Am I a Candidate for Eyelid Surgery?

The Ideal Candidate for Eyelid Surgery

The ideal eyelid surgery candidate has all of the following characteristics:

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Aging in the eye area that can be treated with eyelid surgery

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Good general health

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Realistic expectations for the procedure

What Does Good General Health Mean?

Being in good general health means that you lead a generally healthy lifestyle, exercise, and are near your ideal weight. Smoking can adversely affect your recovery and results. To be a candidate for eyelid surgery, you will have to quit smoking for the procedure. The longer you can quit, the better results you’ll have. During your consultation, your provider will discuss your medical history, and it is important to share all relevant information, including all medications and natural supplements you are taking.

What are Realistic Expectations?

A good candidate for eyelid surgery will understand that aging in the eye area is complex and that eyelid surgery only addresses specific aspects. You should understand the procedure and the results you are likely to experience before agreeing to the procedure. During your consultation, your provider will help you understand what can and cannot be accomplished through your eyelid surgery.

If You’re a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery…

It’s time to take the next step. Schedule a consultation with one of our providers. At the consultation, you will discuss the changes you want to see, and your provider will work with you to help you achieve your goals. Start your eyelid surgery journey by contacting us at Gayoso Plastic Surgery and MedSpa to schedule your blepharoplasty consultation.