Droopy Eyelid Treatment in Cincinnati | Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery
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What are Droopy Eyes?
Droopy eyelids refer to excess skin that develops on the upper eyelids. Also known as dermatochalasis, thinning skin folds over itself and falls. It covers more of the lower eyelid gradually, like a lengthening roman shade. The skin can even cover the eyelashes and obstruct vision in severe cases. However, the most common functional complaint associated with droopy eyes is difficulty applying makeup to the upper eyelids.
What Causes Droopy Eyes?
Droopy eyes are primarily the result of chronological aging as most aesthetically concerning changes to the face are. Other factors can influence how rapid and severe it becomes, including cumulative sun i.e. UV exposure and tobacco use.
What Can Droopy Eyes Be Confused With?
There are two (2) other facial features droopy eyes can be confused with:
1. Hooded eyes – also known as lateral temporal hooding, hooded eyes are a result of a gradual falling of the tissue in the temple region down and forward against the bony rim of the eye laterally. The process is like volume in the cheeks falling over a confluence of soft tissue in the central cheek, which is also known as the zygomaticocutaneous ligament – it is not actually a ligament. The eyebrow pads – composed of hair, skin, fat, and soft tissue connections – fall around the rim of the eye. Hooded eyes can contribute to the severity of droopy eyes, but it is generally not the primary cause. Treatment of hooded eyes with a lateral temporal brow lift can complement the treatment of droopy eyes.
2. Eyelid ptosis – eyelid ptosis is the result of weak muscles that elevate the upper eyelids, either from problems with the nerves that control these muscles or the muscles themselves. The ptotic eyelid does not necessarily demonstrate excess, folded upper eyelid skin i.e. droopy eyes. The upper eyelid margin sits closer to the iris at the center of the eye with eyelid ptosis. Surgical treatment for a ptotic upper eyelid focuses on addressing the muscles of the upper eyelids that elevate the eyelid and not the skin, which is the focus of droopy eyes.
How are Droopy Eyes Treated?
The primary treatment for droopy eyelids is a surgical procedure called an upper blepharoplasty. An upper blepharoplasty can be performed with injected, local numbing anesthesia only. This not only saves money but also avoids sedating anesthesia. This is one reason why it is such a popular procedure at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Why is Dr. Jeffrey Harmon an Expert at Treating Droopy Eyes?
Dr. Jeffrey Harmonis is an expert in treating droopy eyes as a specialist in surgical and non-surgical care of the face and neck. Importantly, he does not treat every patient undergoing upper blepharoplasty for droopy eyes the same. Instead, he closely evaluates every patient to determine the precise amount of skin to remove and where to hide the incision best. He also thoroughly reviews each patient’s history, for example, considering their history of dry eye symptoms and eye surgery such as LASIK surgery when determining a surgical plan.
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