If you have heavy, droopy upper eyelids, or bags underneath your eyes, it is wise to have a consultation with Dr. Flint about what procedure can improve your appearance. No one wants to look tired and older than they really are, and we frequently judge a person's age by the appearance of their eyes.
Excess skin, lax muscle or bags can occur at any age, and sometimes are related to familial traits more than aging. The time to consider eyelid surgery is whenever the appearance of your eyes bothers you. Dr. Flint designs the surgery to re-create the look you had at a younger stage of life, and does not change your eye shape so that you look different to friends and family. Natural appearing results are the best results in Dr. Flint's opinion.
The procedure involves the removal of excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids through well hidden incisions in the crease in the upper lid and just underneath the lashes in the lower lid. Eyelid surgery can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags below your eyes. These features may make you look older and more tired than you feel, and may even interfere with your vision. In some patients this procedure can diminish the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Board certified anesthesiologists are used to provide a safe general anesthesia. The procedure takes approximately ninety minutes, but is frequently combined with a cheeklift surgery, a facelift, or a browlift which are longer procedures. Discomfort is mild. Swelling and bruising that occur take approximately three weeks to resolve. Contacts cannot be worn for a minimum of two weeks, and heavy reading and computer work which cause eye strain are avoided for two weeks.
Dr. Flint will meet with you in consultation and listen to your goals and perform an exam. She will recommend a procedure that will accomplish your goals. Lab work, and in some cases a chest x-ray and EKG are obtained. You will need to arrange for someone to drive you to and from the surgicenter.
You will be allowed to go home ninety minutes following the procedure. Iced pads are placed on the eyes to diminish swelling and bruising. Lubricating ointments and drops are placed in the eyes frequently for two weeks. Your vision will be blurry, but you will be able to see. Dr. Flint will remove your stitches five to seven days following surgery. She will see you again three weeks post-operatively to release you to exercise and be able to lift. Most people feel comfortable socializing within three weeks of the procedure.
Dr. Flint welcomes any interested parties to schedule a consultation for blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) at either of her plastic surgery office locations in Scottsdale or Mesa. During your consultation she will provide you with an opportunity to look through actual patient before and after photos.
Convenient Phoenix locations:
Scottsdale Office
7301 E. Second St., Suite 200
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Ph: (480) 945-3300
Fax: (480) 945-3388
Mesa Office
1520 S. Dobson, Suite 218
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Ph: (480) 945-3300
Fax: (480) 945-3388
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Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Patti Flint specializes in breast augmentation in Scottsdale and Mesa Arizona. She also performs a number cosmetic surgery procedures for the body, breast, face and skin including facelift, liposuction, breast reduction, tummytuck and a number of skin rejuvenation procedures.
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