I DON’T LIKE MY DROOPY UPPER EYELIDS!
Perhaps the earliest change noticed on anyone’s face is the appearance of the upper eyelids. It is what we always look at first when we gaze in a mirror. Not only is the field of vision dependent upon the position of the upper eyelid and upper eyelid skin, but the shape, curve, arch, crease, lash position, lash length, relationship to the brow and many other factors are automatically registered by our brains when we look at our or anyone else’s eyes. One cannot look at eyes without seeing the eyelids: droopy, baggy, puffy, uneven!
ALERTNESS, ATTRACTIVENESS, ATTENTIVENESS, ENTHUSIASM, DESIRE: ARE ALL GLEANED FROM THE APPEARANCE OF UPPER EYELIDS….
An analysis of upper eyelids demands careful assessment of symmetry, height, curve, lash position, lash ptosis, crease shape, crease depth, upper eyelid fullness, lid fat pads, brow position, crow’s feet, medial fullness, visual field obstruction and overall understanding of changes over time and exposure to the elements. Because upper eyelids also serve the vital function of protecting the single most important organ in our body, our eye and therefore vision, the positioning, the shaping and the movement have all to be considered and designed with the greatest of care.
Creation of beautiful upper eyelids will give one a natural curve, an opening that allows us to see well, lashes that curve outwards and upwards, a skin crease that allows the use of makeup in ladies without it rubbing against skin folds, an alertness and brightness that shows off our eyes! The brow position and curve and the lateral canthus (and crow’s feet) areas are also considered when undertaking a cosmetic or functional upper eyelid blepharoplasty with our without repair of the ptosis (droop) of the eyelid caused by weakness or stretching of the levator muscle. Attention to detail gives us the best results….
“After my upper blepharoplasty and ptosis repair, I don’t look tired, I don’t feel tired, people leave me alone, and I look damned good!! Wonderful result. I am glad I got this fixed!.”
We will assess your eyelids and surrounding structures to give you an analysis and explanation of what, if anything, might help functionally and/or cosmetically. Our approach is to leave people looking refreshed but without the stigmata of having had surgery. Of course, there is healing involved with all surgery and one must bear this in mind. Eyelids in particular, will swell and give you some degree of bruising: but with appropriate preparation, and postoperative care, this settles quickly. We have detailed instructions and information in exactly what to expect after upper eyelid surgery that you can read at this LINK.