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 Eyelid SurgeryAre you sick and tired of looking in the mirror, only to see all the sagging and loose skin around your eyes? Do you wish you could do something about the wrinkles around your eyes? Aging is not a fun process. As we grow older, so does our body and we begin to show the effects of another birthday. Often times, the first place we begin to show the signs of aging are in the thin skin of our eyelids. It's the thinnest skin on our body, and affected the most by age and gravity. Our eyes often makes us appear older then we really are! But the good news is that there is a safe andeffective solution that can shave years off your appearance, and have you smiling every time you look in the mirror. Eyelid surgery, technically referred to as Blepharoplasty, is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the world. The procedure is an extremely effective and common way to improve the appearance of many men and women. How Blepharoplasty WorksBlepharoplasty fixes the appearance of wrinkles, saggy and loose skin by surgically removing the excess skin and fat of the eyelids. Anyone over the age of 30 is a great candidate. Patients who undergo this cosmetic eyelid procedure should have a desire to correct symptoms such as:
The procedureEyelid surgery is a fairly easy process. The procedure is performed right in Dr. Beim's office using local anesthesia, saving you the expense of having this done at a hospital. Dr. Beim has performed hundreds of blepharoplasties safely and painlessly in an office setting for 20 years now without a problem!! During the procedure, Dr. Beim will remove the excess tissue and fat through incisions along the natural crease of your eyelids. He will then suture the incision, which will heal in and leave you with no visible scar. At the Eye Associates of Brazos Valley, we use radio frequency when performing this procedure. This is an extremely advanced device that both cuts and cauterizes tissue simultaneously, which dramatically reduces any bleeding or swelling as compared to more traditional methods of this procedure. In laymen's terms, it allows us to perform a bloodless procedure, and promotes faster patient recovery, better results, and no significant bruising. The actual surgical process is fairly quick; it only lasts about an hour. After the procedure you will only need to use some antibiotic ointment. The benefits of eyelid surgery are immediately apparent to patients. Expect to receive comments such as, "You look well rested," or "You look fresh." Eyelid procedures are quick, safe and effective. Most importantly, they can drastically improve a person's appearance. The Eye Associates of Brazos Valley offers free cosmetic consultations for anyone considering a cosmetic procedure. It gives you a chance to meet us, ask all your questions, and determine if this is the right procedure and process for you and your aesthetic goals and expectations. Schedule your free evaluation today! |