Cosmetic Surgery & Beauty #73

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Tired-looking
eyes dragging
you down? With
these popular
treatments
and tips, your
peepers will be
poppin’ in
no time!
Dubbed the ‘windows to the soul’, the eyes play a
huge role in expressing our emotions and greatly
impact the way we are perceived by the world.
With age, the upper and lower eyelids can become heavy
and wrinkled, contributing to a tired, aged or even angry
expression. With fewer oil glands and less subcutaneous
tissue, not only is the skin around the eyes thinner, it is also
naturally less hydrated, leaving the eye region prone to
premature ageing.
Treatment, whether surgical or non-surgical, is dependent
on your individual needs, desires and expectations.
Advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques and
treatments can improve your appearance, brighten your
eyes and combat the signs of ageing.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, removes excess skin and
fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids, reducing bags
under the eyes and countering sagging, hooded lids. The
procedure essentially “opens” and brightens your eyes,
removing a heavy, tired appearance.
In addition to improving your appearance, upper eyelid
surgery can also help improve vision and expose the
eyelashes. It is performed via an incision that is hidden in
the upper eyelid crease, where skin, muscle and fat are
removed to reduce hooding in the upper eyelid. It can
be performed alone, or in conjunction with lower eyelid
blepharoplasty for more holistic results.
Lower eyelid surgery involves excising or redistributing
fat in the lower eyelid to counter puffiness below the eyes.
Incisions can be made either inside the eyelid or just below
the lower lash line.
The skin is often tightened to smooth out the under-eye
area, helping reduce the appearance of “bags” under the
eyes and revitalising the appearance.
Most patients experience only mild pain or discomfort
following eyelid surgery, and recovery usually takes between
one and two weeks. Results are long lasting.
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