Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty in Plano – Southlake
Expert Eyelid surgery center in North Texas
What Is Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty?
Upper eyelid surgery, also called upper blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that can correct a range of concerns with the upper eyelids. Aging, genetics, and injury can all result in upper eyelids that either droop, sage, or become asymmetrical. When this happens, it can make you look tired or aged, despite feeling as alive as ever. In some cases, drooping upper eyelids can even begin interfering with vision or cause irritation for the eye itself.
What Does Upper Blepharoplasty Do?
Through precise and targeted changes, an upper eyelid lift aims to give your eyes both a livelier and more rested overall look. Dr. Kalyam focuses on delivering natural results that match your unique appearance, avoiding any “artificial” or “pulled” feel. The goal is for only your new rejuvenated look to shine through, with no obvious signs of ever having surgery to achieve it.
How Do I Achieve Natural Results With Upper Eyelid Surgery?
Dr. Kalyam uses three factors to provide his patients with upper blepharoplasty results that both look and feel natural.
1. Experience – Dr. Kalyam has both trained and practiced for years, honing her techniques to the highest standard. After countless procedures, she has developed an intrinsic understanding of the eye and its complex structures.
2. Ability – Experience is nothing without skill. For that reason, Dr. Kalyam has spent countless hours perfecting her methods and developing the talent to integrate them into ideal results.
3. Knowledge – Knowledge serves as the foundation for any successful surgery. But it cannot be stagnant. Dr. Kalyam continually explores the latest research and methodology to ensure her knowledge on the field remains fully contemporary.
By using these three factors together, Dr. Kalyam approaches every new patient with the same level of dedication. Using her full experience, ability, and knowledge, she focuses on providing outstanding results every time.
Oculoplastics Blepharoplasty makes specific changes to skin/fat/muscle
If you have sagging or droopy upper eyelids, then this procedure could be what you need. We perform a full exam and discuss your situation in-depth during your consultation to see if this procedure is right for you. If you are ready to correct upper eyelid concerns, then it may be time for your personalized upper blepharoplasty. For patients who want to address lower eyelid concerns, we also provide lower blepharoplasty options.
The cost can vary and depends on your individual treatment plan. Cost factors include the number of eyelids treated, other procedures, and the extent of the surgery. Before you commit to surgery, we ensure you have a complete outline of the costs involved in your procedure plan.
In some cases, you may be covered by your insurance for an upper eyelid lift. If you are getting this procedure due to interference with your vision or other health concerns, insurance might cover it. However, for cosmetic concerns, insurance companies tend not to cover upper eyelid surgery. In every case, we work closely with you to find out if your insurance will work with this procedure. This way, you will have a complete picture of the costs before proceeding with your surgery.
To get the best results, any eyelid surgery should be performed by an oculoplastic surgeon like Dr. Kalyam. This type of surgeon specializes in eyelid surgery, where in-depth knowledge is critical for achieving the desired result. While many plastic surgeons offer this procedure, many do not have the specialized training needed to provide a safe and effective outcome.
As the surgery involves an incision, there may be minor scarring. However, Dr. Kalyam carefully places any incisions so that any scarring is hidden and all but invisible. In other words, no one should see a scar, only your rejuvenated results! Additionally, Dr. Kalyam makes the smallest incision possible to allow better healing while keeping outstanding results.
One of the benefits of this procedure is it can be done with only minimal anesthesia. This ensures less strain on your body and a faster recovery time overall. Many patients are fine with only a local anesthetic. However, IV sedation is available to maximize comfort and relaxation. During your consultation, we can discuss what option will be the best for you to optimize your experience.
The duration of your procedure can vary, but most upper eyelid lifts take between 1-2 hours. The total time involves factors such as your personalized surgery plan, combined procedures, and if you are addressing one or both eyelids.
To learn more about our procedures or schedule your consultation, you can call our office or use our online form. Get started today with planning your upper blepharoplasty in Plano!