Eyelid Surgery
Dr. LeRoy’s “Band Aid Blepharoplasty”
When patients begin to show signs of aging, but do not wish or need to undergo a full facelift procedure, often a “touch-up” around the eyes can do the trick. Dr. LeRoy offers his patients the least invasive eyelift procedure possible: an originally developed “mini” or “lite” version of an eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) called “Band Aid Blepharoplasty.” Like traditional eyelid surgery, Dr. LeRoy targets and removes pockets of excess fat and sagging skin that can appear on the upper and lower eyelids, resulting in a more youthful, refreshed look around the eyes. Unlike traditional eyelid surgery though, Dr. LeRoy’s Band Aid Blepharoplasty uses the same principles behind the renowned Band Aid Facelift and performs the operation in the office, using only gentle numbing (local anesthesia). This cost-effective technique makes the procedure as minimally invasive as possible, making for a shorter recovery time and delivering subtle, natural looking results.
Traditional Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Eyelid surgery, or “blepharoplasty”, is a procedure that restores an alert and rested appearance to the eyes by removing excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids. The procedure is relatively simple and scarring is minimal. Many patients at our Atlanta clinic choose eyelid surgery because of its effective, yet subtle, results. Patients look younger, more alert, and more cheerful, without looking as though they’ve had surgery. For total eye rejuvenation, patients often combine blepharoplasty with laser skin resurfacing – to lighten dark circles – and browlifts – to raise eyebrows and smooth the skin on the forehead.
Before scheduling eyelid surgery in Atlanta, Dr. John LeRoy will thoroughly review your medical and vision history, perform an eye exam, a tear production test, and ask you to explain, in detail, what changes you would like to see.
If you are unsatisfied with drooping eyelids, Dr. LeRoy’s blepharoplasty procedure will remove excess fatty tissue and making the eyes look more open and youthful.
Eyelid surgery is normally performed on an outpatient basis and the entire procedure takes less than two hours. Atlanta eyelid surgery patients should expect to spend a few days following surgery resting and limiting physical activities. Within five to ten days most eyelid surgery patients are able to return to work, and within four weeks most, if not all of the swelling and bruising will have subsided. Eyelid surgery is considered a safe procedure when performed by a qualified eyelid surgeon, but the recovery process must be closely monitored in case of any complications. Scars along incision lines may remain pink during the months following surgery – but, given time, they will fade and become virtually imperceptible.
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If you are interested in eyelid surgery from our Atlanta, Georgia-area plastic surgeon, please contact Dr. John LeRoy today.
