Many people have aesthetic concerns about their eyelids. Like other facial rejuvenation procedures, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) helps patients address their aesthetic goals. These surgical procedures can be done to either the top or bottom eyelids and are often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures in a tailored treatment plan. As a leading facial plastic surgeon in New England, Dr. Sanan helps his patients choose the right treatments for their goals, and he specializes in the highest caliber of surgical techniques so that he can provide timeless, natural results. For people considering eyelid surgery, it is valuable to understand the different surgical techniques, potential accompanying treatments, and to ensure you can find the right facial plastic surgeon.
Typically, facial plastic surgeons divide blepharoplasty into two categories: upper and lower. Lower blepharoplasty focuses on eye bags that form underneath the eyes and create a tired look. Upper blepharoplasty lifts sagging skin in the upper eyelids. These treatments can be done together or separately, and can also be combined with treatments including fat grafting and laser skin resurfacing. In terms of surgical techniques, advanced eyelid surgery procedures aim to restore the eyelid’s structure by addressing displaced fat or loose muscle. The top facial plastic surgeons in the country approach facial rejuvenation treatments by considering the entirety of a patient’s facial structure. With this consideration, they can recommend tailored treatment plans that result in a natural look instead of producing underwhelming results.
Some patients may be focused on addressing one area of their face, perhaps where they notice the most obvious signs of aging, like eye bags or wrinkles. But in many cases, experienced plastic surgeons will recommend a full facial rejuvenation consultation so that they can tailor your treatment plan to your needs. Some common treatments that are recommended alongside blepharoplasty include:
When selecting a facial plastic surgeon, patients should consider credentials, experience, and available examples of results. In terms of credentials, a common mistake for patients who are on the outside of the aesthetics industry is seeing them all as equal. For example, a board-certified cosmetic surgeon is significantly different from a board-certified plastic surgeon. Moreover, there are specialties that can indicate whether or not a board-certified plastic surgeon has sufficient training in eyelid surgery. Ideally, you are looking for a double board-certified plastic surgeon who has specific training in facial plastic surgery. From there, you need to look into reviews, experience, and available galleries. Browsing through surgical results from different practices can help you get a clearer picture of what procedures a particular surgeon does frequently. If a board-certified plastic surgeon has an online gallery that mostly focuses on body contouring but has a handful of facial surgeries, they might not be the best fit compared to a surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery. As with other medical procedures, specialization is the key to getting the best outcomes.
Here in Boston, Dr. Akshay Sanan is known for his dedication to providing advanced facial plastic surgery. He solely performs surgical treatments for facial rejuvenation, including blepharoplasty. For more information, please visit our procedure pages, pricing page, or contact our team to discuss setting up a consultation.
