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How to Treat Drooping, Hooded Eyes That Can Make Us Look Tired

How to Treat Drooping, Hooded Eyes That Can Make Us Look Tired

Our experience at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery has been that most people do not present to our clinic specifically requesting a brow lift, let alone requesting to "lift of my entire eyebrow x inches." Instead, most present feeling like their eyes look less open and are unsure why. They may pinch the skin on their upper eyelids, describing difficulty with applying makeup because it gets "caught...

The Importance of Maintaining Lower Eyelid Support During Lower Eyelid Surgery

The Importance of Maintaining Lower Eyelid Support During Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is a complex procedure that involves not only the treatment of lower eyelid bags but also loose muscle and skin in the lower eyelids. It is essential to maintain as much support of the lower eyelids as possible when performing surgery. This involves careful consideration of the most appropriate location for the surgical incisions as well as specialized...

What is a Lower Eyelid Skin Pinch and What Can It Do for Me?

What is a Lower Eyelid Skin Pinch and What Can It Do for Me?

Lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can treat heavy bags, loose muscle, and redundant/folded over skin. Each of these features can cause the eyes to look tired and aged. The procedure can be tailored to treat any or all these features, depending on what concerns the patient. For example, some demonstrate changes in their skin only. These individuals may benefit from a minimally invasive lower...

What is the Best Way to Treat Lower Eyelid Bags?

What is the Best Way to Treat Lower Eyelid Bags?

Lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) that preserves fat is superior to procedures that strictly remove and sometimes move fat from other areas of the body. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Eyelid Aging is Complex Multiple changes occur as the lower eyelids...

Which Bags are Treated by Lower Eyelid (Blepharoplasty) Surgery?

Which Bags are Treated by Lower Eyelid (Blepharoplasty) Surgery?

There are two different bags that can develop in the lower eyelid/cheek region which people request treatment for. These are (1) lower eyelid bags created by fat that has started to prolapse out against the eyelid and (2) festoons, also known as malar bags, which are pockets of swelling located at the eyelid/cheek interface below the lower eyelid bags. Each requires different surgical approaches...