The eyes are a unique component of the face that deserves to be visible, but sometimes an abundance of lax skin around the eyes can create an aging appearance. Oculo Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Shoib Myint uses eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) to lift and tighten the lower or upper eyelids, creating a younger-looking and more awake profile. 

Countless men and women have undergone this procedure to remove sagging skin above their eyes or to reduce puffy bulges below their eyes, leading to improved functionality and a youthful aesthetic. Whether upper or lower, eyelid surgery helps create a fresh, rejuvenated appearance and can give you subtle yet striking results. 

If you want to learn more about refreshing your look with eyelid lift surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Myint.

Patients who undergo an eyelid lift with Dr. Myint experience numerous benefits that improve their appearance and boost their confidence. An eyelid lift with Dr. Myint can provide benefits such as:

• Improved vision with an expanded line of sight
• Reduced sagging skin on eyelids
• A more alert, refreshed, and rested appearance
• Fewer under-eye bags and dark circles
• Decreased skin irritation caused by rubbing folds
• An overall more youthful look

Depending on the nature of the eyelid surgery, some form of anesthesia will be used. An eyelid lift may be done on the upper eyelid alone, on the bottom eyelid, or a blend of both treatments.

Upper

Upper eyelid surgery assists in diminishing the loose skin that droops over the eye to create a more flattering look. The incision point is often placed along the lid crease to remove skin and tissue.

Lower

Lower eyelid surgery is performed to improve puffy skin under the lower eyelid. In most cases, an incision is made along the lash line to remove tissue and fat surgically, and the skin is delicately lifted to produce a flatter, smoother look. 

Sometimes, nonsurgical laser treatment can be incorporated to help with discoloration, while injectable fillers can be used for more volume and smoothness if desired.

A fat transfer with lower blepharoplasty performed by Dr. Myint can have dramatic results with a number of great benefits, including:

• Achieving a rejuvenated, more youthful appearance
• Shaping and recontouring the eye area
• Restoring lost volume
• Reducing hollowness under the eyes
• Diminishing under-eye bags
• Eliminating the “tired and fatigued” look
• Relatively short recovery time
• No visible scarring
• Providing a more alert appearance
• Reduced risk of complications
• Simultaneous body contouring

Upper and lower blepharoplasty are facial cosmetic enhancements sought out by both men and women. During your private consultation, Dr. Myint will explain treatment options based on your areas of concern and goals. 

In most cases, ideal candidates suffer from excess, hanging skin and folds above their eyes or bloated skin just below their bottom eyelids. These conditions sometimes cause functional and visual impairments that can hinder everyday life, making simple tasks difficult to perform. 

For a rejuvenated look, eyelid surgery may be the appropriate procedure for you. If you have loose skin that droops on your upper eyelid or bulging bags under your eyes, blepharoplasty can help to correct this and give you a younger appearance.

After your procedure, you should plan to rest and avoid strenuous activities for at least several days. You can expect to experience mild discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but this is normal and can typically be eased with a cold compress or pain medication. 

The outcomes from eyelid surgery can last for many years, but while they are long-lasting, the natural aging process does not stop. To help maintain your results, nonsurgical eye lift treatments or revisional eyelid lift surgery can be performed.

Dr. Myint is board-certified and a fellowship-trained Oculo Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with over 20 years of experience and more than 15,000 surgeries performed. 

Only a few hundred doctors within this specialty currently practice in the US. Dr. Myint deals with cosmetic and reconstructive concerns around the eyes, face and neck. These procedures are incredibly delicate and complex, and it takes a well-educated and practiced hand to approach them. Dr. Myint is the only Oculo Facial Plastic surgeon in the area performing full face and eye treatments as well as fat transfer around the eyes. 

Whether the procedure is initial (your first) or revisional (correcting or maintaining a prior procedure), Dr. Myint has a reputation for delivering beauty and balance to his patients. While the majority of his work is cosmetic, Dr. Myint also treats a variety of medical concerns, such as children born with facial deformities, patients with eye tumors and even those with thyroid eye disease.