Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Before and After Photos

Eyelid surgery, clinically known as blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery procedure aimed at rejuvenating the appearance of eyes through surgical enhancement of lower or upper eyelids, or both. The procedure should be performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon who understands the intricacies of the eye and facial anatomy.

During the initial consultation, the surgeon will explain various aspects of eyelid surgery, and may make use of blepharoplasty before and after photographs. Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon who provides blepharoplasty and other procedures to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and surrounding areas.

What are Blepharoplasty Before and After Images?

Before and after photos in case of blepharoplasty refer to a pair or group of images belonging to a previous patient who has undergone the same procedure successfully. The pictures include images taken before the surgery and after the surgery at a time when the swelling and bruising has subsided and full effects of the procedure are showing.

The plastic surgeon will take before and after pictures with the approval of the patient, and present them before new patients in a duly discreet manner. The surgeon’s goal is only to educate new patients about eyelid surgery with the help of these pictures. The photos serve as a visual tool to help new patients understand what exactly the procedure can or cannot do for their facial appearance.

Advantages

When a new patient is considering blepharoplasty, they may only have a vague idea of how it will impact the appearance of the eyes and the face. Some patients may only need lower blepharoplasty or upper blepharoplasty, while some others may need a combination of the two. In some cases, the surgeon may recommend eyelid surgery in combination with a brow lift or another facial procedure.

In all such situations, it can be difficult for a patient to make the right choices. This is where the surgeon will make use of eyelid surgery before and after photos to help the patient make an informed decision. Dr. V ensures that these photos are made available to her patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas.

Expectations from the Surgery

One of the key concerns of a plastic surgeon during the initial consultation process is to ensure that the patient has a positive frame of mind, clear aesthetic priorities and realistic expectations from the procedure. With the help of blepharoplasty before and after photos, the surgeon can ensure that the patient knows exactly what to expect and what not to expect from the procedure.

The risk of any misunderstandings or potential disappointments is mitigated with this process. Patients with realistic expectations typically achieve greater levels of satisfaction from any cosmetic surgery procedure, including eyelid surgery.

Digital Photos on Site

The cosmetic surgeon may provide digital versions of the blepharoplasty before and after photos on their website. New patients can review the photos online even before they make up their mind about visiting the surgeon’s office for a personal consultation.

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/

What is Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery?)

Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to enhance the appearance of upper or lower eyelids, or both. People who are unhappy with the tired or old look of their eyes may consider this procedure to gain a rejuvenated eye appearance. Eyes constitute a very important aesthetic component of the face. Therefore, aesthetic improvement in the eye appearance can help make the patient’s face appear younger and refreshed.

Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V) is a board certified facial plastic surgeon, who is an expert for various face related and other procedures. Dr. V provides blepharoplasty to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and nearby areas.

Benefits

Blepharoplasty can provide the following benefits to a patient:

• Puffiness in the upper eyelids, which may occur due to excess fat deposits, can be corrected with blepharoplasty.
• Wrinkles, lines and loose skin around the lower eyelids can be reduced with lower eyelid surgery.
• Upper eyelid contour can be enhanced, improving aesthetics as well as vision.
• Bags under the eyes can be removed or reduced.
• Saggy lower eyelids can be rejuvenated with lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

Who is a Suitable Candidate?

Dr. V will carefully examine various factors before recommending upper or lower eyelid surgery to patients in Chantilly, Northern Virginia, Loudoun County, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, Arlington, Middleburg, Leesburg, Manassas, Warrenton, and other areas. Any adult with healthy facial muscle and tissue, who is unhappy with the tired or old appearance of the eyes, may be a suitable candidate for blepharoplasty. Patient should ideally be a non-smoker, and should not be suffering from a serious eye ailment that could hinder the surgery.

Surgical Procedure

Blepharoplasty procedure may be performed using general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. A skilled surgeon will be able to hide the incisions within the natural eyelid structure to minimize scar visibility. If the upper eyelid is droopy, the surgeon will remove excess fat and loose skin through an incision, and tighten the underlying tissue.

In case of a lower eyelid surgery, the incision will be made just below the lower lash line. Through the incision, the excess fat will be redistributed or removed, and the excess skin will also be excised. The surgeon will finally close the incision with absorbable sutures or skin adhesive.

In some cases, both upper and eyelid surgery procedures may be performed together. It is critically important to choose an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon for blepharoplasty procedure. Eyes are the most delicate external organ in the body, and any surgery related to eyes should be performed only by an expert.

Results

Eyelid surgery can make the eyes appear rested and rejuvenated. The signs of aging around the eyes will be reduced, and the face can appear more youthful. However, the results will become visible gradually as the swelling and bruising resolves. Within a few weeks, the patient will be able to notice well-defined eyelids and smoother and tighter surrounding area.

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/