Eyelid Surgery

Many men and women are bothered by droopy or hooded eyelids, either due to aging, heredity, or both. The same is true of the wrinkles, puffiness and fat bulges that can develop in the lower eyelids. These conditions can be particularly troublesome, since the eyes are such a critical part of our expressions and our interactions with others. Patients often complain of looking tired or unhappy despite feeling otherwise.

In Grapevine, Fort Worth, Frisco, Plano, and surrounding areas, eyelid surgery is frequently the most cost-effective means of correcting this “tired” look and improving overall facial appearance. Sometimes drooping eyebrows will exacerbate the sagging skin of the upper eyelid, necessitating a forehead lift for full rejuvenation of the eye area.

Blepharoplasty
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Case #50

This 46 year old woman was concerend that her eyes appeared 'tired', and wanted to look refreshed for a wedding that was 6 weeks away. She underwent bilateral upper lid eyelid surgery by Dallas plastic surgeon Michael Bogdan. She was surprised how quickly she recovered, and had post operative photos taken at 3 weeks after surgery. Read More
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Hairline Browlift and Upper Blepharoplasty by Dr. Bogdan

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Case #67

This 52 year old woman from the Dallas area came to my Southlake practice complaining about the appearance of her eyelids. She is a professional photographer and is very aware of facial aging because of her experience with portrait photography. She pointed out that she has always had a low eyebrow position and is happy with this characteristi... Read More
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Transconjunctival Lower Belpharoplasty

This 36 year old woman constantly had a tired appearance and it bothered her when people noticed.  I performed a transconjunctival lower blepharoplasty to remove excess lower eyelid fat, and she now looks more energetic!  She is happy with the compliments she has received at work, and has started wearing contacts as she doesn’t feel... Read More
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This very active 55 year old woman from Colleyville came to my Southlake office interested in upper eyelid rejuvenation. She did have a significant amount of upper eyelid skin excess, with a notable double lid crease and slight hooding. She also had a relatively flat eyebrow arch. Because of this, I suggested she consider both an upper blepha... Read More
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This is a 47 year old woman who came to my office interested in 'fixing' her upper eyelids. She was overall happy with the appearance of her face, but recently had noted that her eyes appeared tired and heavy. She desired eyelid rejuvenation, but didn't want to end up looking like a different person.
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This 54 year old woman was bothered by the premature appearance of facial aging caused by significant weight loss (over 75lbs). Weight loss impacts facial aging in two main ways: First, there is a significant volume loss that yields a deflated appearance. Second, the loss of skin elasticity caused by the face being "full" for a number of year... Read More
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Blepharoplasty Case #596

This healthy 55 year old man always appeared tired due to bags under his eyelids.  I performed upper and lower eyelid surgery to remove excess upper lid skin (to remove the hooded appearance), and reduce to puffy fat bags under his lower lids.  He now looks more energetic / awake. Read More
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Case #229

This 36 year old gentleman was unhappy with the appearance of his lower eyelids. The “bags” under his eyes made him appear tired all the time, and did not match with his age or energetic lifestyle. After meeting with him, discussing his goals, and examining his lid structure, we agreed that surgery was appropriate. Due to the structural laxit... Read More

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

Surgical Techniques

One of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons in the DFW area is eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty. This is because, unfortunately, the eye area is one of the first areas to show the signs of aging, such as sagging eyelid skin and puffy, wrinkled skin beneath the eyes. Since the eye area is so central to our facial expressions, surgery to rejuvenate the eyelids can have a tremendous impact on the overall appearance of the face.

Dr. Bogdan will take several factors into consideration when evaluating you for cosmetic eyelid surgery. First, he will need to determine if you truly have excessive eyelid skin, or if your sagging eyelids are caused mainly by a drooping brow. If this is the case, you may actually need an endoscopic brow lift, either with or without blepharoplasty. Also, many people who choose eyelid surgery also have rhinoplasty or a facelift.

Dr. Bogdan will need to decide if you require upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both, and what approach would be best suited to your condition. Then he will utilize the following surgical techniques:

Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper eyelid surgery allows removal of excess skin and occasionally fat bulges that contribute to a fatigued, tired, or grumpy appearance. The incision generally follows the natural fold of the upper eyelid, extending just beyond the outside corner into the existing creases. Through this incision, a strip of excess skin is removed and fatty tissue is eliminated or repositioned to create a more refreshed, alert appearance. Because the incision follows the natural crease of the eyelid, it is usually very well-concealed and rarely noticeable.

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Dr. Bogdan is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a passion for his craft who is known for working closely with patients to get excellent results.

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Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery may be done through the inside of the lower eyelid, the so-called transconjunctival or “scar-less” technique. This technique requires no external incision, and is appropriate only for the removal or redistribution of fat. It cannot be used to remove excess skin, so is not the best choice if there is significant lower eyelid wrinkling.

In this case, a “classic” approach might be more appropriate, with an incision just underneath the eyelashes. Through this incision, excess skin, muscle and fat are removed, or fat may be redistributed to eliminate the puffy appearance. Other adjustments to correct specific problems such as muscle laxity may also be performed. The incision, as with other incisions used around the eyes, becomes essentially invisible as it heals. Newer techniques, which combine the internal incisions with skin resurfacing to reduce wrinkles, are also available.

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Important Considerations for Your Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery can be a very effective means of making the entire face appear more refreshed, awake, and vibrant. However, since the eyes and the eye area are such an important part of our appearance and our self-expression, it is critical that eyelid surgery be performed only by a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in this delicate procedure.

Dr. Bogdan is one of the few plastic surgeons to have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery. He completed a highly sought-after fellowship at the prestigious Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital in association with the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center. Through this prestigious fellowship, he acquired advanced surgical techniques, which he uses in each of his procedures.

If you would like further information about blepharoplasty, please click here to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Bogdan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Grapevine, Texas. Dr. Bogdan looks forward to meeting with you to discuss your personal goals and establish a treatment plan to achieve them. If you prefer, you can call us at (817) 442-1236 to schedule your appointment.

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