Aging skin around the eyes is extremely common among men and women. If you are bothered by the appearance of your aging eyes and are seeking a procedure to help you feel more like yourself again, you may benefit from eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). This procedure is an excellent solution for addressing signs of aging in the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both for a refreshed appearance. In many cases, eyelid surgery can also be combined with other surgical or non-surgical procedures to help boost results.

Why Combine Procedures with Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is designed to address signs of aging, such as sagging skin, wrinkles, under-eye puffiness, and more. These changes can often cause patients to appear aged, tired, or even sad. While eyelid surgery is very effective when performed as a standalone procedure, some patients may also benefit from combining other procedures with their eyelid surgery.

Procedures to Combine with Upper Eyelid Surgery

Upper eyelid surgery addresses excess, sagging, and wrinkled skin on the upper lids. A brow lift, also called a forehead lift, is a popular procedure to combine with upper eyelid surgery because it enhances the upper face, addressing sagging brows and forehead lines. A brow lift can elevate drooping brows, creating a more youthful appearance. When combined, these procedures can eliminate a tired and heavy expression caused by sagging in the upper face.

Botox can also be beneficial when combined with upper eyelid surgery in that it can help to lift the brows further without surgical intervention. Additionally, laser treatments can also help improve skin texture, tone, and elasticity, which can enhance the overall appearance of the face.

Procedures to Combine with Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid surgery is often performed to eliminate puffy or sagging bags beneath the eyes. Fat transfer and/or dermal fillers can be great options to combine with lower eyelid surgery for improved results. Fat transfer uses your own fat to restore lost volume beneath and around the eyes naturally, while dermal fillers are temporary solutions to restore lost volume or smooth undereye hollows.

Laser treatments can also be combined with a lower eyelid lift to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration for a more refreshed appearance.

Benefits of Combining Procedures

Combining your eyelid surgery with other associated procedures can be beneficial in various ways. One of the primary advantages of combining eyelid surgery with other procedures is comprehensive, natural-looking results. When procedures are strategically combined, results are often more harmonious and natural-looking. Patients can also often enjoy the benefit of financing savings associated with multiple procedures being performed during the same surgical session. Recovery is also streamlined in that less overall downtime and fewer interruptions to daily routines are needed.

During your consultation appointment, your FacesFirst surgeon will consider various factors such as genetics, your unique facial shape, and more to determine if combining procedures is right for achieving your aesthetic goals.

Factors to Consider When Contemplating Eyelid Surgery

There are various factors you should consider when considering eyelid surgery. Primarily, you should seek out a skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure. At FacesFirst, our plastic surgeons are double-board certified in otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. This means that they have an in-depth understanding of the anatomical structures of the head, neck, and face and are also highly skilled in plastic surgery procedures to help you achieve your desired outcomes.

As with any surgical procedure, you should also educate yourself regarding recovery timelines and potential risks, as well as any lifestyle factors you should consider to prolong results. These topics can be discussed in-depth during your consultation appointment. At FacesFirst, eyelid surgery can often be performed in the office with little downtime, so you can look and feel your best quickly.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about eyelid surgery, please contact FacesFirst today to schedule your consultation appointment. We offer our services to the Denver Metro area, including Lone Tree, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Parker, and Aurora.