Blepharoplasty Eye Lift Boston

Are you thinking about blepharoplasty or eyelift surgery? Some say that the eyes are “windows to the soul” – but sagging, drooping, and puffy swelling around the eyes can give the false impression of being a tired soul. The bright eyes of a vibrant person can be hidden by the surrounding changes. Though you may try highlighting them with eye shadow, dressing them with designer eyewear, or wearing colored contact lenses, often it’s your own natural frame that needs attention. If that’s the case, it may be time to consider eye lift surgery. At TSC, we offer the best blepharoplasty results Boston has to offer.

What is an Eye Lift?

Eyelid lift surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can help restore drooping upper eyelids or the puffy skin under the eyes that can make you look older and more tired than you feel. As we age and our skin loses its elasticity or succumbs to external forces (such as sun damage, gravity, air pollutants), sensitive spots such as around the eyes can look prematurely aged.

Is Blepharoplasty Right for Me?

At your consultation with the doctor, you will find out if an eyelift procedure is right for you, and we will discuss in detail what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. We customize the surgery to meet the unique needs of the individual, so each person will have a somewhat different experience, so you can be certain it will be just what you need.

How an Eye Lift is Performed

The procedure usually takes between one and two hours. An incision is made along the natural lines of your eyelids. Excess fat that is creating a baggy or droopy appearance is removed and wrinkled or sagging skin is trimmed. Fine absorbable sutures are used to close the incision.

The good news is that eye lift corrective surgery for this common trouble spot may be simpler than you think. If the main problem is puffiness, we may be able to do “scarless” eye surgery where no visible incisions are used to correct the problem.

If your primary concern is fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes (which some begin to see as early as in their 20’s or 30’s) a “mini” eye lift may be all that is needed. This quick procedure provides rapid correction with minimal recovery time. There aren’t even any stitches to remove, and the whole procedure can be done comfortably in under an hour using local anesthetic if desired.

Blepharoplasty Before & After

What’s Recovery like From A Blepharoplasty or Eye Lift?

Your eyelids may be swollen or feel somewhat tight for the first days after the surgery. Pain medication is offered to control any temporary discomfort – but most patients tell us they didn’t need it. Cold compresses during the first days help alleviate any swelling or bruising.

How Much Does Blepharoplasty Cost?

The cost of your blepharoplasty in Boston will be discussed when you come to The Spiegel Center for your consultation. Price will be based on the type of blepharoplasty performed and other factors that our team can go over. Financing options for blepharoplasty are available.

Why Choose Dr. Spiegel?

You can’t just trust any facial plastic surgeon to perform your eyelid surgery. Facial plastic surgery requires high-level surgical skill and precision along with a keen eye for facial aesthetics. Dr. Jeffrey Spiegel has been selected as one of the top 5 facial plastic surgeons on the East Coast and has received numerous prestigious awards for his work in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Spiegel continues to make advancements in the field of facial plastic surgery so that he can provide our patients with the outstanding surgical care they deserve.

Schedule a Consultation

At The Spiegel Center, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the personalized surgical care they need. If you are bothered by the droopy, saggy, or puffy appearance of your eyelids, contact our office today to schedule a consultation for your blepharoplasty in Boston. Dr. Spiegel and our entire team are proud to offer the best blepharoplasty results Boston has to offer.

Blepharoplasty FAQ With Dr. Spiegel

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid lifts, fall into several different categories. Let's consider your lower eyelids first. If you have eyelid bags, but fairly good skin, you may have excess or what we call pseudoherniating fat. (This is a complex medical term for baggy eyelids due to fat.) The first thing to consider is what to do with the fat. Sometimes we'll remove it in a "scarless" approach where a small incision is made inside the eyelid. Doctors call this a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. The fat can be taken away, or moved into a place you need it (fat transposition) such as in the tear troughs where your eyelids meet your cheeks. If you have some loosening skin, we can use a laser to tighten the skin and the final result has no visible scars.

If you have more loose skin, or a weak eyelid, we may need to hide a small incision under the lower eyelashes in order to get the best possible result. We may even tighten the muscles under the skin so that you'll have years of improved eyelid function to go along with your better looks.

For upper eyelids we may remove fat or add fat, remove skin, laser skin, or even create a more defined upper eyelid crease if you are missing one (often called "double eyelid surgery" and commonly desired by Asian patients).

Eyelid surgery is a great way to look refreshed quickly. We typically use all dissolvable stitches and can do these procedures right in the office. Bruising is minimal, and recovery is comfortable. Blepharoplasty can seem complex and confusing, but we'll help you reach your goals in the easiest way possible. It helps to have experience with so many techniques!

There are many options with eyelid surgery. Just like with Rhinoplasty alternatives like nonsurgical rhinoplasty using fillers, we can approximate a facelift or blepharoplasty without surgery. Liquid-facelift can reshape the face and support the skin. Couple that with skin tightening procedures like Facetite, IPL and lasers, you can look younger in a snap. Similarly, sometimes the right use of filler and skin tightening (such as accutite to the eyelids) can get surgery-like results with much quicker recovery.

There are many options. Almost all of the procedures we do can be done under local anesthesia, with sedation, or fully asleep. We'll work together to determine the best approach for you. Newton Surgery's highly qualified anesthesia staff provides a safe and comfortable experience. Our patients often comment they enjoyed the excellent experience as well as the results!

We understand you're busy! We've worked hard to develop techniques and care to minimize discomfort and "downtime". Of course, your personal experience will depend upon which procedures you're having and other factors. But, most of the time the postop experience is best described as boring. Limit exercise and activity for a little while and you'll heal faster. You may even be disappointed that you can get back to your normal routine so quickly.

The first thing is desire. If you have a need and desire to change something, you're already on your way to being a good candidate. After that, our expert doctors and team will help you determine the best way to get to your goals. We've got lots of options, lots of experience, and want you to succeed. That's a great match.

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I had blepharoplasty done at the Spiegel center and Uzma Husain was my patient coordinator. She was fantastic!! She kept me informed about my appointments and what to expect and she called to check on me after my procedure. She was so attentive and made me feel important. She’s the best 😊