3 Reasons More Men Are Opting for Eyelid Surgery

November 25th, 2019 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Facial plastic surgery is becoming more popular with men as the male population embraces their desire to look more attractive and youthful. Eyelid surgery is amongst the most popular of facial plastic surgeries, with over 200,000 performed in the U.S. in 2018. There are more men opting to undergo blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery than ever before and here are three reasons why.

  1. Professional reasons. It is a competitive market for professionals and many older men are competing against younger men for the same positions. Some men are striving to retain a more youthful, energetic appearance to compete against their younger rivals in the workplace. Reducing eye bags that come with age can be a strategic move to climb the corporate ladder.
  2. Social self-confidence. Men want to look attractive and it is not uncommon for a man in his forties, fifties or beyond to find themselves single. Reducing drooping eyelids or eye bags can make a man look more youthful and attractive to potential partners when they are re-entering the dating scene.
  3. Improved vision. Function can be an excellent reason for eyelid surgery. Not only can sagging skin on the upper eyelid make you look tired and older, it can interfere with vision. Men wanting to see better and look more like their younger, energetic self can achieve both with an upper eyelid lift.

Gone are the days when plastic surgery was considered for women only. Men who want to look their best and retain a more virile, attractive and youthful appearance as they get older can opt to use cosmetic procedures like blepharoplasty to get the look they desire.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

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5 Tips for Younger Looking Eyes

April 16th, 2019 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Have you ever noticed that the one way you can recognize someone you have not seen in decades is by looking at their eyes? Their hair may thin, the body shape fluctuates and the facial structure changes, but the eyes are still the same. The only problem is the skin and tissue around the eyes – that too changes with age. If you want to preserve this important feature and keep your eyes looking youthful, here are five tips for younger looking eyes.

  1. Darken or thicken lashes and brows. Especially for women, thinner brows and eyelashes can make eyes look older. Consider cosmetic treatments and cosmetics that thicken or darken lashes and brows for a more youthful appearance.
  2. Reduce puffiness. Putting cucumber slices or wet tea bags on your eyes can reduce puffiness that make your eyes look tired and older.
  3. Consider Botox. If crow’s feet are appearing around the eyes, talk to a plastic surgeon or med spa about Botox treatments to diminish wrinkles.
  4. Dermal filler injections. Dermal fillers can be used to add volume under the skin around the eyes. This can help reduce eye bags, wrinkles or fill sunken temples, all of which can make your eyes look younger.
  5. Eye lift surgery. If the skin and tissue on the upper or lower lids is sagging, it may require surgery to remove excess skin and lift the lids to a more youthful position.

Do not let your most unique features lose their youthful vitality. Take care of your eyes and use these tips to help them retain their youthful appearance – for cosmetic treatments, seek the care of an experienced facial plastic surgeon that specializes in ocular surgeries and procedures.

Posted on behalf of:
Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

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Achieve More Youthful Eyes Through Blepharoplasty

February 17th, 2018 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Your eyes are one of your most distinguishable features. They are also one of the first places on your face that begin to show the signs of age. Crow’s feet when you smile, bags under the eyes and hooded, drooping upper eyelids can make you look older. Eye creams cannot lift the skin or remove fatty deposits around the eyes. For more youthful eyes, blepharoplasty can remove and tighten loose skin and make your eyes look energetic and young again.

The skin around the eyes is delicate, showing the lines and wrinkles from decades of smiling, squinting and frowning. These creases in the skin and the loss of elasticity as you get older create the crow’s feet around your eyes and sagging eyelids. When the skin under the lower eyelid sags, it can create bags under the eyes, making you look tired around the clock. Excess skin and fat on the upper eyelid pulls down the eye, also making you look tired or upset. Blepharoplasty, or eye plastic surgery, can address all these issues with different procedures.

Blepharoplasty is not one procedure, but a group of procedures that can be performed to open the eyes and reduce bags, wrinkles, droopiness and hooded lids. Some options to improve the beauty and youthfulness of the eyes include:

  • Upper eyelid lift
  • Lower eyelid lift, or bag removal
  • Droopy eyelid surgery
  • Double eyelid lift

Blepharoplasty is a specialized form of facial plastic surgery. While many plastic surgeons may offer eyelid surgery to lift and open the eyes, choose a plastic surgeon that specializes in this type of surgery. Consult with a surgeon of oculoplastic surgery to learn more about the benefits of blepharoplasty for younger looking eyes.

Posted on behalf of:
Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-8880

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Asian Eyelid Surgery

October 12th, 2014 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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Asian eyelid surgery (also known as Asian Blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure designed to place a pretarsal crease in the Asian eyes where a fold is absent. Over half of all Asian people are born without the crease in the eyelid, and it has become a popular cosmetic procedure to create the crease in the upper eyelid. Most patients have the desire to look more “bright eyed” and to remove the puffy and tired look that is associated with a droopy, heavy upper eyelid. This procedure has become increasingly popular in South Korea where many girls, as young as twelve, are undergoing Asian blepharoplasty. In America, the trend is still growing, and it takes a very skilled and knowledgeable plastic surgeon to create the desired look that patients are seeking. 

Asian eyelid surgery is a popular cosmetic procedure that can almost instantly create a more youthful and lively appearance. Eyes that are tired looking can drag down the appearance of the face. Many people feel that their eyes make them seem unapproachable because they do not radiate vibrancy. A skilled plastic surgeon can create a natural, balanced, and more youthful look to the eyes that many people of Asian decent desire. Eliminating the “mono-lid” and creating the natural fold within the upper eyelid gives the eyes the brighter look that many Asian patients are hoping to achieve. 

If you are considering undergoing Asian Blepharoplasty, make sure that you trust your eyes with the most reputable plastic surgeon that has the depth of knowledge and training necessary for such a detailed procedure. Your entire face can gain a new appearance with this one surgical procedure – bringing new life to your eyes and the facial aesthetics you desire.

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Blepharoplasty Surgery

September 12th, 2013 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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While not many people will immediately know what blepharoplasty surgery is, just about everyone is familiar with the term “eyelid lift”, which is the common name for this cosmetic surgical procedure.  One of the visible aspects of the aging process is the build up of fat and excess skin around the eyes, which gives people tired and sad appearance. This procedure, which is one of the most common of all cosmetic surgeries being performed in the United States, can provide dramatic results in reducing the first signs of aging! 

During the procedure, the highly trained cosmetic facial plastic surgeon will remove the excessive skin, which is know as dermatocholasis, as well as the excessive amount of fat, which is known as fat pseudoherniation, from the eyelids.  The procedure is relatively pain free and can be done either under either a local anesthesia or under sedation in either the Doctor’s office, a surgery center or a hospital operating room. 

During the procedure, which usually takes less than 2 hours, the surgeon will take care to make the incisions in the natural creases of the upper and lower eyelids, where the incision will be virtually invisible once healed. One of the things that the surgeon will be careful about is not to take too much fat out of the lower eyelids, because if the fat removal is too aggressive, a hollowed sunken appearance of the eyes will occur. 

Often the procedure can be combined with either a brow lift or another procedure, but the surgeon will make their recommendations during the initial consultation based upon their experience and training.  The best news is that the recovery from the procedure is 3-5 days! 

An initial consultation with a qualified surgeon is the first step in taking 10 years off of the appearance of your face!

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Causes of Baggy Eyes

January 16th, 2013 Posted in Blepharoplasty
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When it comes to maintaining a fresh, bright, youthful-looking face, baggy eyes are one of the most common challenges people face. Baggy eyes, characterized by puffiness and darkness around the upper and lower eyelids, occurs when the fat around the eyeball bulges past the rim of the eye socket bone, a phenomenon known as pseudoherniation of orbital fat. Baggy eyes are also the result of dermatocholasis in which excess skin accumulates on the eyelids. Several factors contribute to the appearance of baggy eyes.

Sleep deprivation

Baggy eyes are commonly seen in people who are not getting enough sleep. This is because sleep deprivation elevates a person’s blood pressure leading to constriction of the blood capillaries beneath the eyes. When the blood capillaries constrict they retain fluid which causes puffiness.

Allergies

Baggy eyes can be a symptom of an allergic reaction. Makeup, pollens, soaps, animals, hair products, or certain foods are just some of the allergens known to cause baggy eyes in susceptible individuals. Allergic reactions can cause the capillaries around the eyes to leak leading to fluid retention which manifests as puffiness.

Age

Baggy eyes are more common in older people who have thinner, less elastic skin. As the skin around the eyelids becomes more elastic it sags more. Also, more fat from around the eyeballs migrates to the area under the eyes causing puffiness.

Certain Illnesses

Baggy eyes can indicate the presence of a serious medical condition. Certain thyroid disorders and nephritic syndrome can cause fluid retention throughout the body, including around the eyes. Baggy eyes are also a symptom of periorbital cellulitis and chronic sinusitis.

Genetics

It has been observed that baggy eyes tend to run in families. Hyperpigmentation beneath the eyes or protruding orbital fat pads are often genetic traits that cause baggy eyes in individuals regardless of age, health status, or sleeping habits.

Depending on the source of the problem, baggy eyes can be treated effectively using seasonal allergy medication, anti-aging skin products, or by improving one’s sleeping habits. Blepharoplasty, or surgical removal of excess fat and skin around the eye, is also an option for improving or eliminating baggy eyes.

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Eye Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty)

October 25th, 2010 Posted in Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Lift
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Tired of looking tired?  Your eyes help shape your face, and give an overall impression of you.  As we age, our eyes are the first place that shows the aging process.  Skin can begin to sag a bit in the eye area, and bags can begin to form under the eyes.  These things together make your face look older than you are, and give an overall impression of you being sad, angry or tired all the time.

One of the ways to correct this is by having an eyelid lift.  The surgical name of an eyelid lift is Blepharoplasty.  Blepharoplasty is one of the top five cosmetic surgical procedures.  Correcting eye sag and lid droop alone can allow a person to look ten years younger!  Belpharoplasty also removes the extra skin from around your eyes, improving overall vision.

Prior to having an eyelid lift and rejuvenation, you will be seen by a professional cosmetic surgeon that specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.  This consultation will last about an hour.  Make sure to discuss with the physician any medications you take (including herbals or supplements) during this time.  Blepharoplasty is generally done with a local anesthetic as an out-patient procedure, and takes less than two hours to complete.  If you and your physician prefer, blepharoplasty can be performed in a surgical center with sedation and full anesthesia.  In either case, recovery takes less than a week, and you can plan on returning to work in three to five days.

If you are interested in correcting the chronic tired look of your eyes, contact your local professional cosmetic surgeon today.  Consultation with a cosmetic surgeon that specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is ideal, as these surgeons have advanced training and credentials in facial surgery.

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