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Eyelid surgery in NYC
“The eyes are the mirror of the soul,” says an old Proverb. Though your eyes are aging, you may feel young at heart and soul. Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is one way to synchronize these competing truths.
Dr. B. Aviva Preminger has trained at some of the country’s finest institutions, including New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center and Columbia University. As a board-certified Ivy League graduate, she is a trusted medical professional for blepharoplasty in Manhattan.
As we age, the fibrous bonds break down, and the underlying muscles weaken, causing the skin around the eyes to become lax. Blinking thousands of times daily, squinting in the sun and eye rubbing all age the eyes. Eyelid fat readily absorbs water, causing the eyes to appear puffy.
Correcting the appearance of the eyelids with makeup only goes so far. It can be challenging to apply eyeshadow to overstretched lids, and concealer can only do so much to improve the appearance of deep, dark under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty may be in order for those tired of looking in the mirror and seeing half-closed, droopy eyes looking back.
“People come in and they tell me that they have tired-appearing eyes,” explains Dr. Preminger, “that their upper eyelids look heavy all the time. Patients are really happy with the results of blepharoplasty. No one knows what they’ve had done, so when they go back to work, people say to them, ‘Did you go on vacation? You look like you got some really good rest.’ And so patients feel good about themselves. They don’t look tired anymore. They feel rejuvenated.”
Before & After
Blepharoplasty can correct
- Loose, saggy upper and lower eyelids
- Puffy fat circles beneath the eyes
- Sagging lower eyelids that reveal whites of the eyes beneath the iris
- Fine wrinkles beneath the eyes
The best candidates for blepharoplasty:
- Are generally healthy
- Do not smoke
- Do not have serious eye conditions
- Have realistic expectations.
Your risk of complications increases significantly if you have:
- “Dry Eye Syndrome”
- Detached retinas
- Glaucoma
- Facial nerve dysfunction
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- High blood pressure
- Graves’ disease
- Diabetes
To prepare for eyelid surgery, patients are usually asked to quit smoking and avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements that may increase bleeding. You will need to make arrangements for someone to drive you to and from surgery and stay the night with you after your procedure.
Successful results with eyelid surgery in Manhattan
Though you will continue to age naturally, the results of blepharoplasty are very long-lasting — usually five to ten years. Typically, you will see a dramatic change in one to two months, but it could take up to a year for incision lines to fully refine. Sun protection will help you maintain optimal results.
In some cases, other complementary procedures may be necessary to give you the results you desire. All in all, research shows that you can expect a 96% improvement in your eyes’ appearance and a significant boost in self-esteem.
New York City Eyelid Surgeon
If you would like to learn more about having blepharoplasty in NYC, call (212) 706-1900 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Dr. Preminger.