Saginaw, Bay City, Midland Eyelid Lift
You may seek an eyelid lift with board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas H. Beird due to excess muscle, fat, and skin around your eyes, making you look old or tired. In some cases, these conditions may even interfere with your vision.
Desired Results of Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Plastic Surgery
An eyelid lift with Dr. Beird can correct your drooping upper lids as well as any puffy bags below your eyes. Eyelid lift plastic surgery helps to erase signs of aging and reverse the toll of everyday stresses on your face. Eyelid lift plastic surgery can help you to look and feel more youthful and self-confident.
Your Individual Goals
Each eyelid lift is an individualized procedure. Your goals will be discussed realistically with Dr. Beird Blepharoplasty is often performed in conjunction with other facial procedures. Together you will decide which procedures Dr. Beird will perform in order to achieve your desired results. Dr. Beird will answer all your questions and address your concerns while explaining how to prepare for your eyelid lift plastic surgery and recovery.
Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Procedures Details
Eyelid lift cosmetic surgery is performed under local anesthesia. For the upper eyelid, Dr. Beird makes incisions that follow the natural lines of your eyelids, extending slightly into your laugh lines or other existing creases. Dr. Beird will generally conceal the incision within the natural fold of your upper eyelid. Through this incision Dr. Beird will remove any excess skin and fatty tissue.
For a lower eyelid cosmetic procedure, Dr. Beird often conceals an incision below your lower lashes. Through this incision, Dr. Beird removes any excess skin, muscle, and fat. In some cases, Dr. Beird may redistribute this fat to eliminate puffiness or bulges.
In some cases, the drooping of the upper eyelids can interfere with normal vision. If this is the case, many times health insurance will cover the cost of a blepharoplasty.