What is a Blepharoplasty?
As you age, your skin will naturally lose its elasticity and start to sag. At Paige Bundrick, M.D. – Facial Plastic Surgery, we can help you feel and look your best with our face-lift services in Shreveport, LA. Whether you want a neck-lift or brow-lift, our treatments will tighten unwanted saggy skin and erase fine lines.
Target the areas that bother you the most
We offer a wide range of options to choose from to target the area you want to define, including:
- Neck-lifts: Great for redefining your jawline and reducing the appearance of excess skin
- Brow-lifts or forehead-lifts: Can restore the natural arch of your eyebrows and diminish forehead lines
- Lip-lift: Achieve fuller lips, reduce fine lines around your lips and boost your smile
You’ll love the long-lasting and natural look a face-lift gives you. To book a consultation with us about the face-lift or forehead-lift you’re thinking about getting, call us now at 318-221-9671.
Types of Blepharoplasty
Upper Blepharoplasty
Focuses on the upper eyelids. It is often performed to remove excess skin that can create a droopy or hooded appearance, which might also obstruct vision. This procedure can give the eyes a more open and youthful look.
Lower Blepharoplasty
Targets the lower eyelids, primarily to address issues like bags under the eyes, puffiness, and wrinkles. The surgery can involve the removal or repositioning of fat, tightening of the skin, and sometimes the reduction of muscle laxity.
Reasons for Blepharoplasty
- Cosmetic: Many people choose blepharoplasty to achieve a more youthful and rested appearance. It can reduce signs of aging like sagging eyelids, under-eye bags, and wrinkles.
- Functional: In cases where excess upper eyelid skin interferes with vision, blepharoplasty is performed to improve the field of vision.
Procedure
The surgery usually involves making incisions along the natural creases of the eyelids to minimize visible scarring. Through these incisions, the surgeon removes or redistributes fat, tightens muscles, and trims excess skin. The incisions are then closed with sutures.
Recovery
Recovery from blepharoplasty generally takes about 1-2 weeks. Swelling, bruising, and some discomfort are common initially. Most people can return to normal activities after a week, but full healing, including the fading of scars, may take several months.
Blepharoplasty is a commonly performed procedure and is generally safe, though, like any surgery, it carries risks, such as infection, dry eyes, or changes in vision.
Transform Your Confidence with Rhinoplasty in Shreveport, LA
If you experience breathing difficulties due to nasal issues or desire a boost in your confidence, rhinoplasty may be the ideal solution for you. Dr. Paige Bundrick, M.D., specializes in facial plastic surgery and offers exceptional rhinoplasty services in Shreveport, LA. We are dedicated to collaborating with you to achieve elegant and functional results that you will love.