You can get plenty of sleep and still look tired. Often, the reason is right around the eyes. Drooping upper eyelids, under-eye bags, and puffiness can develop with age, affecting not only the eyes but the appearance of the entire face.
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can address these changes by removing or repositioning excess skin and fat around the eyes. The result can be a more refreshed appearance while maintaining your natural facial character.
At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of North Shore, Dr. Anoush Hadaegh, a board-certified plastic surgeon, evaluates the eyes as part of the overall facial profile when determining whether eyelid surgery is appropriate.
Changes Around the Eyes Affect the Whole Face
The eyes naturally draw attention, so changes around them can influence how your entire face is perceived. Several age-related features can contribute to a tired-looking appearance, including:
- Heavy or drooping upper eyelids
- Excess skin on the upper eyelids
- Under-eye bags or puffiness
- Hollowing beneath the eyes
- Dark circles and shadows
- Fine lines around the eyes
Blepharoplasty can address some of these concerns, particularly excess eyelid skin and under-eye bags caused by changes in the eyelid fat. By addressing the features that contribute to a tired appearance, an eyelid lift can help the eyes look more refreshed while maintaining the natural character of your face.
What Can Blepharoplasty Address?
Blepharoplasty can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, depending on what is contributing to your concerns.
Upper blepharoplasty removes excess skin that can make the upper eyelids look heavy or hooded. In some cases, excess skin may also interfere with peripheral vision.
Lower blepharoplasty addresses concerns such as under-eye bags, puffiness, and excess lower-eyelid skin. Depending on your anatomy, fat may be removed or repositioned to create a more balanced transition between the lower eyelid and cheek.
Not everyone needs the same approach. Our board-certified plastic surgeon can evaluate the upper and lower eyelids together with the brow and surrounding facial features to determine what is contributing to your appearance and which treatment is appropriate.
When Should You Consider Blepharoplasty?
There is no single age when someone should have an eyelid lift. Patients from Boston, the North Shore, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine may consider blepharoplasty for different reasons, including:
- Upper-eyelid skin that has become heavy or excessive
- Under-eye bags or persistent lower-eyelid puffiness
- A tired appearance that does not seem to reflect how you feel
- Changes around the eyes that have become increasingly noticeable with age
- Upper-eyelid skin that affects peripheral vision
- A desire to address aging around the eyes when skincare or nonsurgical treatments are no longer enough
Your overall health, eye health, anatomy, and goals all play a role in determining whether surgery is appropriate.
Brighter Eyes Can Change Your Facial Appearance
After blepharoplasty, the eyes can look more open and rested as excess skin, puffiness, or under-eye bags become less noticeable. As the swelling from surgery subsides, these changes can also affect how the surrounding face looks.
The result is not necessarily a dramatic change. Instead, the face may look less tired, with the eyes fitting more naturally into the overall facial appearance. This is what makes the effect of eyelid surgery noticeable beyond the eyelids themselves.
Refresh Your Appearance with Blepharoplasty in North Shore, MA
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Anoush Hadaegh at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of North Shore to explore how blepharoplasty can address tired-looking eyes and create a more youthful appearance. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Hadaegh serves patients throughout the North Shore, Boston, Southern New Hampshire, and Southern Maine.
