Youthful Eyes Mean A Youthful You
The eyes are often the earliest indicators of aging and a loss of youthful glow. Over time, the skin and muscles around the eyes go through multiple changes. These natural changes, brought about by aging, genetics, and environmental triggers, can make someone look and feel much older. For instance, wrinkles called crow’s feet can form around the eyes. There is a loss of elasticity and weakening of muscles that can also cause drooping or eyelid ptosis. External factors like sun exposure, smoking, sleep deprivation, and poor diet impact the elastin and keratin production responsible for tight, healthy skin. While some of these changes are natural, droopy eyelids and wrinkles can significantly impact confidence. The rise of outpatient eyelid surgery means that there is hope in achieving a rejuvenated, youthful appearance, even with age.
When should you consider eyelid surgery?
The signs of aging can begin to show as early as age 30 and become more apparent in subsequent decades. Non-surgical strategies like skincare, diet changes, and injectables can reduce wrinkles. Over time, these can be ineffective and cannot be concealed with makeup. The excessive skin and fat deposits around the eyes create an aged look, significantly impacting self-confidence. Functional issues can also arise, such as when drooping eyelids obstruct peripheral vision. At this point, speaking with a surgeon can open the doors to cosmetic outpatient surgery. The surgeon will determine if someone is the right candidate based on health, severity of wrinkles, and realistic expectations.
The power of outpatient surgery
Outpatient surgery is a procedure that allows the patient to leave the hospital or ambulatory surgical center (ASC) on the same day. These procedures use small incisions of less than an inch with tools suitable for minimally invasive surgery. Blepharoplasty is an effective procedure for improving wrinkles, puffiness, or bags under the eyes. Ptosis surgery can specifically target droopy eyelids by removing excess skin. Some patients may benefit from a combination of these procedures. Outpatient surgery is also preferred thanks to less scarring, less postoperative pain, and fewer complications.
What to expect during surgery
A cosmetic surgeon schedules the surgery after consultation and confirmation of strategies that will address wrinkles and drooping eyelids. An ASC or cosmetic surgeon can perform the procedure. The patient will be placed under general anesthesia. Using small incisions around the eyelids, the surgeon can manipulate the skin and tissue beneath the eyelids. Excess skin is removed, and the incisions are strategically placed in the natural creases of the eyelids. After the procedure, which may take up to 2 hours, the patient is moved into recovery. After a few hours of close monitoring, the patient can leave the same day. Initial recovery can take 2-3 weeks, with patients returning to desk work and light activities after 2 weeks. Complete recovery can take several months, based on the type of procedure and the health of the patient.
Rejuvenate your eyes, reclaim your life
Wrinkles and droopy eyelids can happen to anyone, especially with age. The natural signs of aging should be embraced. However, some can be severe enough to impact self-esteem and confidence. Now is the time to regain that youthful look and amazing glow. Achieve fresh, bright eyes with minimally invasive, outpatient eyelid surgery. Small incisions are enough to reduce wrinkles, reverse drooping eyelids, and rejuvenate the eyes. With realistic expectations, the results can provide a boost of confidence and support a new lease on life.
