Blepharoplasty
The eye area has some of the thinnest skin tissue on your body and tends to show signs of aging earlier than other facial areas, making you appear tired, angry, and older. Blepharoplasty rejuvenates the upper and/or lower eyelids to improve wrinkles, sagging skin, and puffiness. Dr. Georgina Nichols offers eyelid surgery in Sacramento and is known for her compassionate approach, dedication to patient education, and excellent results.
Your Blepharoplasty with Dr. Nichols
People seek blepharoplasty for medical and cosmetic reasons. Sometimes sagging skin tissue or loose muscles in the upper eyelids can obstruct vision, forcing some patients to physically lift their eyelids to see clearly. Drooping lower eyelids can pull away from the eyeball, causing irritation and aesthetic concerns. Cosmetic reasons often focus on dark circles, under-eye bags, puffiness, loose skin, and wrinkles.
Dr. Nichols can improve these concerns and more. Eyelid surgery removes excess skin tissue and tightens muscles. Fat deposits in the eyelid tend to shrink and descend with age, causing eyelid puffiness and under-eye bags. That displaced fat is adjusted and may be removed for a more youthful eyelid appearance.
Is Blepharoplasty with Dr. Nichols Right for You?
Candidates for eyelid surgery are often 40 and older, and most are over 55. Middle-aged men and women tend to develop loose skin and wrinkles around this time but may notice these changes sooner if they spend a lot of time in the sun, smoke cigarettes, or experience regular stress. Patients younger than 40 tend to benefit more from non-surgical treatments for eye rejuvenation, such as Botox for “crow’s feet” on the outer edges of the eyes.
Generally, blepharoplasty candidates have vision problems caused by drooping eyelids or aesthetic issues with the upper or lower eyelids, or both. You need to be in good overall health with no medical conditions that may affect healing and surgical safety, and you should not have serious eye conditions or use tobacco products.
Some patients may benefit more from a brow lift as drooping eyebrows can also cause sagging eyelids. Dr. Nichols will evaluate your concerns during your consultation and may recommend blepharoplasty, brow lift, or both to reach your desired goals.
Blepharoplasty Options with Dr. Nichols
Some patients will have upper or lower blepharoplasty, while others will have both procedures simultaneously. Upper eyelid surgery makes an incision within the contour of the eyelid crease, so the natural structure hides the resulting scar. Dr. Nichols removes some fat deposits and repositions the remaining fat cells to improve eyelid puffiness and tightens the eyelid muscles to address drooping. She will remove excess skin tissue and close the incision with sutures or glue.
The technique for lower blepharoplasty depends on whether you have excess skin tissue. The incision may be made under the lower eyelash line to reposition and remove excess fat and skin tissue or inside the lower eyelid to address loose muscles and redistribute fat deposits. The latter option does not remove excess skin.
Incision lines are concealed with upper and lower blepharoplasty and will fade significantly in the first year. Results appear gradually as swelling and bruising disappear, revealing your new eyelid definition and an alert, well-rested eyelid appearance.
Why Choose Dr. Nichols at The Plastic Surgery Center
Dr. Georgina Nichols has a knack for fine details, which is crucial for procedures dealing with thin and delicate eyelid skin. She tailors each plastic surgery to your needs and believes caring for her patients is a privilege. Dr. Nichols takes the time necessary to understand your cosmetic concerns and goals for your face and body and ensures you understand the entire process from your first consult to your last follow-up appointment.
Schedule a Blepharoplasty Consultation with Dr. Nichols
If you struggle with drooping eyelids, schedule a consultation with Dr. Nichols in Sacramento, California. Contact The Plastic Surgery Center today at (916) 929-1833.
