Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in the Fairfax, Virginia area

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in the Fairfax, Virginia area

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Surgeon Northern Virginia | Fairfax VA

Eyelid surgery, clinically known as blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure aimed at rejuvenating the appearance of upper, lower or both eyelids. The surgery involves removal of loose skin and muscle from the eyelids. In some cases, only the excess skin may be removed, while in others excess fat may also be removed or redistributed, apart from muscle tightening.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing eyelid surgery and other procedures. With her advanced training and experience in facial surgeries, Dr. V is in the best position to perform a sensitive procedure such as blepharoplasty, which involves the eyes. Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding communities.

Ideal Candidates

Individuals who are unhappy with the older or tired look of their eyes due to skin and muscle laxity or excess fat deposits in the upper or lower or both eyelids may make terrific candidates for blepharoplasty procedure.

Some patients who complain of vision obstruction due to heavy upper lids, or those who suffer from ptosis condition will also benefit from eyelid surgery. The candidate should not be suffering from an eye infection or another health condition that could cause problems during surgery or recovery period.

Advantages

The blepharoplasty procedure cannot stop the aging process of the eyes, but it can produce fairly sustainable and long-lasting results. In case of upper eyelid surgery, the patient can enjoy rejuvenated appearance of the eyes for at least five to seven years, and in some cases, up to an entire lifetime. Lower eyelid surgery rarely needs to be performed a second time during the patient’s lifetime.

Even when both upper and lower eyelid procedures are performed together, the duration of the surgery will be less than two hours. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia and oral sedation. Major complications from cosmetic blepharoplasty are rare. Each year thousands of patients receive this surgery with successful results.

Procedure

Upper Blepharoplasty

The surgeon will place the incision within the natural fold of the upper eyelid to keep the scar inconspicuous. The scar may extend slightly beyond the outside corner of the eye into other existing creases. Loose skin and fatty tissue will be excised through the incision to make the eyelids appear tighter and reduce the puffiness in the upper lids.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelid surgery may be performed from outside as a traditional procedure, or through the inside of the lower eyelid with a technique called transconjunctival blepharoplasty. Scarring is invisible when this internal incision technique is used. Loose skin and fat will be excised or fat can be redistributed through the incision. Muscle laxity may also be corrected by removing loose muscle. Laser technique may also be combined with lower blepharoplasty for more targeted results.

Functional Blepharoplasty

If the upper eyelid is heavily droopy, resulting in vision obstruction or difficulty in wearing contact lenses or glasses, the surgeon may perform a functional eyelid surgery. This can restore full vision as well as achieve aesthetic benefits for the patient.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

Brow Lift Facial Plastic Surgery in the Northern Virginia Area

Brow lift Facial Plastic SurgeryBrow lift is a facial plastic surgery procedure designed to reduce the wrinkles and lines that naturally form on the forehead due to aging or other factors. The horizontal lines on the forehead and little vertical lines between the brows can make a person look stressful, angry, or older. An experienced cosmetic surgeon can address this condition with brow lift.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing brow lift and various other cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. With brow lift, Dr. V can remove deep grooves and wrinkles between the brows and over the forehead, and reposition the brow line. She receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding communities.

Candidacy

Brow lift cosmetic surgery procedure may be well suited for individuals who are bothered by the appearance of droopy brows, tired or angry look on the face, deep furrows between the brows, conspicuous horizontal lines across the forehead, or heavy upper eyelids. The candidate should not be suffering from an eye infection or another health condition that could hinder the surgery or recovery.

Surgical Procedure

Brow lift may be performed as a traditional surgery or as an endoscopic procedure, which is less invasive. The procedure is usually completed in about one to two hours.

Traditional Brow Lift

The surgery may be performed using general anesthesia or IV sedation with local anesthesia. The surgeon will place an incision across the forehead underneath the hairline. Through the incision, the skin will be lifted to reposition the brows and smooth the wrinkles. Any loose skin will be excised to provide a tighter looking skin. The surgeon will finally close the incision with sutures.

Endoscopic Brow Lift

In this procedure, the surgeon will place multiple small incisions along the scalp. Through the incisions, an endoscope will be inserted to enable the surgeon view the targeted area below the skin on a monitor. The surgeon will then lift the forehead skin to remove excess muscle tissue that is causing the wrinkles, and reposition the brows. Loose skin will be excised and the incisions will be closed with sutures.

Benefits

Brow lift surgery can remove several aesthetic flaws in the upper third part of the face. Some of the key benefits of this procedure include the following:

  •     Rejuvenated appearance of the eyes and face for a more youthful, pleasant, and approachable appearance
  •     Reduction in tension of the forehead muscles
  •     Improved position and definition of the brows
  •     Enhanced results for the face when brow lift is combined with eyelid lift or facelift.
  •     Low scarring, naturally looking results, fewer risks, speedier recovery with endoscopic brow lift

Recovery

The patient may have to wear bandages for a day or two following the surgery. Ice packs can be used to minimize initial swelling, and the surgeon may prescribe pain medications for the first few days. Strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks. Most patients can return to their workplace or resume routine tasks in about one week.

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) in the Northern Virginia Area

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)Blepharoplasty, commonly called eyelid surgery, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to rejuvenate the appearance of eyes through surgical removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. In some cases, the underlying muscles may also be tightened. The procedure may be performed on upper or lower or both eyelids, as per the patient’s needs.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing blepharoplasty and other procedures. As eyelid surgery is a highly sensitive procedure, Dr. V’s expertise in facial plastic surgery puts her in a strong position to perform this surgery with safe and predictable results. Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding communities.

Candidacy

Individuals who are bothered by the appearance of tired or droopy eyes that can make the person look older than their actual age may be good candidates for blepharoplasty. In some cases, the person may also be suffering from ptosis, which can be corrected along with eyelid surgery. Excessive droopy eyelid skin can also cause vision obstruction in some cases. All such candidates can benefit from blepharoplasty procedure.

Upper Eyelid Surgery

An upper blepharoplasty procedure is aimed at elevating the position of the upper eyelid slightly. This may be required if the excessive or loose skin is causing the upper eyelid to droop due to heaviness. In this procedure, the incision is typically concealed within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and may extend slightly beyond the outside corner of the eye.

Loose skin and fatty tissue will be removed through the incision. Puffiness in the upper eyelids can be reduced when excess fat deposits are removed or redistributed. Dr. V receives patients from Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby locations for this procedure.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower blepharoplasty may be performed externally or through the inside of the lower eyelid, which is called the transconjunctival technique. Excess fat and skin are removed through the incision or the fat may be redistributed. Muscle laxity may be addressed by removing excess muscle.

If the incision is placed inside the lower eyelid, the scar will be completely invisible. In some cases, the cosmetic surgeon may combine laser technique with lower eyelid surgery to tighten the loose skin and achieve more comprehensive results.

Functional Eyelid Surgery

A functional blepharoplasty may be performed for medical reasons. If excess skin from the upper eyelid droops significantly and causes partial vision impairment, or the patient finds it difficult to wear contact lenses or glasses, the surgeon may recommend functional eyelid surgery. Once the droopiness is reduced from the eyelids, the vision is improved because of a less obstructed field of view.

Recovery

Initial swelling and bruising following the eyelid surgery will subside significantly in the first week. Most patients may be able to return to their workplace or resume their regular activities at home after the first week. However, complete swelling will go away gradually and full effects of the procedure will become visible over a period of several months.

For more infomation please contact Dr. V. Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen, known to her patients as “Dr. V,” is a board certified facial plastic surgeon providing the latest surgical and non-surgical aesthetic procedures in Northern Virginia, Leesburg, Loudoun, Fairfax, Warrenton, Fauquier, Arlington, Manassas, Middleburg, Prince William, and other areas. https://thevirginiainstitute.com/contact-us/

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