Aging of your upper eyelids can have an unfavorable effect on your overall appearance. Excess skin and sagginess can make you look older than you are and make your eyes appear tired and aged.
Our upper eyelid surgery, upper blepharoplasty, or browlift, performed by Dr. Westreich, can reverse these changes.
The procedure will leave you looking and feeling years younger. Your entire face will appear substantially more awake and alert as the skin surrounding your upper eyelids is rejuvenated. Changes to the eyelid region can occur as a result of sun damage, aging, and environmental factors.
Of central importance in evaluating the upper eyelid is the position of the eyebrow. As forehead skin sags, the eyebrows drop, a phenomenon called brow ptosis. The forehead muscles become overactive in order to keep the brow skin off the eyelid skin. This may cause increased wrinkling and headaches at the end of the day due to prolonged muscle activity. Eyelid rejuvenation is a complex process that requires experience and accurate diagnosis in order to achieve natural and pleasant results.
Ptosis, or a drooping eyelid, refers to an upper eyelid that falls lower than it should. It is often associated with excess skin in the upper eyelid and may affect one or both eyelids. Ptosis can be accompanied by additional symptoms, including watery eyes, tearing, and compromised vision. As a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic eye surgery, Dr. Westreich is experienced with surgical techniques that allow him to lift one or both eyelids and reposition them in a youthful manner.
