With age, the delicate skin around your eyes will start to show signs of time’s passage, such as drooping lids, puffiness, and bags. These changes affect your appearance and, in some cases, vision. With double blepharoplasty – a combined upper and lower eyelid surgery – Dr. Photis Loizides addresses these aesthetic and functional concerns, creating a refreshed, youthful look.
What Aesthetic Changes Can Double Blepharoplasty Make?
An eyelid lift is a comprehensive solution to multiple cosmetic concerns.
- Drooping upper lids: Your upper eyelids can start to sag as collagen and elastin levels decline. This change often leads to a “hooded” effect, creating a tired or heavy look. In severe cases, this drooping can obstruct your upper field of vision.
- Undereye puffiness: Fat deposits under the lower eyelids often shift downward over time, creating puffy undereye bags. This puffiness usually resists topical treatments, making surgery the best way to achieve lasting results.
- Fine lines and wrinkles: Repetitive facial movements like squinting and smiling will etch fine lines around your eyes. Double blepharoplasty smooths and tightens the skin in this area, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enhancing the eye contour.
- Hollowing: Prominent tear troughs can develop due to volume loss, creating a fatigued appearance. Dr. Loizides can help you look more vibrant and rested by repositioning fat and skin in your lower eyelid area.
Double blepharoplasty is a straightforward way to enhance your facial harmony. The result is a naturally refreshed appearance that draws attention to your eyes.
Functional Benefits of Double Blepharoplasty
Beyond aesthetics, double blepharoplasty can offer practical advantages, especially when sagging upper eyelids begin to interfere with your vision. For some, this procedure improves everyday comfort and visual clarity.
- Restoring peripheral vision: In cases where drooping upper eyelid skin obstructs vision, Dr. Loizides can remove excess tissue, restoring a clearer, broader field of sight.
- Enhancing eye comfort: Excess eyelid skin can sometimes feel heavy or lead to eye strain, especially by the end of the day. Surgery can relieve some of this discomfort.
If you’re experiencing issues like obstructed vision or frequent eye strain, Dr. Loizides provides comprehensive, personalized evaluations to address functional and aesthetic concerns.
How to Know if You Need Double Blepharoplasty
If you’re considering double blepharoplasty, it may be helpful to assess whether you’re experiencing specific aesthetic or functional changes around your eyes. Here are a few questions to help you evaluate your need for this procedure.
Do You Appear Tired Even When Well-Rested?
Persistent undereye bags, drooping lids, or hollowing around the eyes can create a perpetually fatigued look. If you notice these features remain even when you get plenty of sleep, double blepharoplasty could help you look more alert.
Do Your Eyelids Obstruct Your Vision?
Sagging upper eyelid skin can encroach upon your field of vision. Blepharoplasty can improve your appearance and eyesight if you struggle with daily tasks like reading or feel your upper lids are heavy.
Do Non-Surgical Treatments Fail to Achieve Desired Results?
Topical creams and injectable fillers can temporarily reduce fine lines or add volume, but they cannot adequately address sagging skin or severe undereye puffiness. Blepharoplasty provides a lasting solution to these concerns.
Are You Seeking Long-Lasting Rejuvenation?
Unlike home remedies, double blepharoplasty results can last a decade or more. This procedure is ideal for people looking for an enduring way to restore youthfulness to their eyes.
The Double Blepharoplasty Procedure
Understanding the surgical components of double blepharoplasty makes you a more informed candidate. Dr. Loizides customizes every aspect of the procedure to align with your goals and facial structure, using his skill and attention to detail to ensure a natural outcome that complements your unique features.
- An upper eyelid lift typically involves tiny incisions concealed within your natural eyelid creases. This discreet placement allows Dr. Loizides to remove or reposition fat, trim excess skin, and tighten the underlying muscle if needed. The result is a lifted, more open eye shape and awake, approachable look.
- A lower eyelid lift targets puffiness and hollows beneath your eyes. Dr. Loizides will place incisions inside your lower eyelids or just below the lash line, depending on your specific surgical plan. He will then carefully remove or redistribute fat and excise skin as necessary to create a smooth contour that blends seamlessly with your upper cheeks.
After making your desired adjustments, Dr. Loizides will use fine sutures to close the incisions in a way that minimizes scarring.
Recovery and Results
After double blepharoplasty, most patients experience mild swelling and bruising and dry eyes. Dr. Loizides will send you home with detailed postoperative instructions to help you heal comfortably and quickly, including tips for resting your eyes, applying warm compresses, using artificial tears, and the timing of follow-up appointments.
If you usually wear contacts or eye makeup, you will need to forego these until your eyelids heal. We recommend taking at least a few days off work to give yourself plenty of time to rest, though you may want to request a longer break if your job involves a lot of screen time.
Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Loizides
Double blepharoplasty has various aesthetic and functional benefits, making it a powerful option for patients looking to enhance their eye area. A private consultation with Dr. Loizides can clarify the best approach for your needs if you’re wondering whether you need this procedure. With extensive experience in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Loizides uses a personalized approach to help each patient achieve their ideal results. Contact our office in Ottawa today at (613) 505-0220 or schedule an appointment online to learn more about how double blepharoplasty can transform your appearance and quality of life.
