Scarring after Blepharoplasty
In most cases, the incision during upper eyelid blepharoplasty is placed in a natural crease thereby resulting in a scar that is barely visible. However, in some cases, the incision may not heal properly or it may extend beyond the natural crease, making it visible whether the eye is open or closed. A visible scar may also be due to its width. Cosmetics may provide adequate camoflauge if it is undesirable. Scar revision, a cosmetic procedure to minimize the appearance of scarring, may also be performed.
read moreThe Ideal Eyelid
Did you know that there is an “ideal” eyelid? Considered to be the most aesthetically pleasing, the “ideal” eyelid is one that is positioned just below the iris, at the top, while the lower lid should rest just above the bottom of the coloured part of the eye. While looking straight ahead, no white should be seen above or below the iris. Sagging upper eyelids tend to cover too much of the top part of the iris, and sagging lower lids tend to show a little white.
read moreEyelash Lengthener
Lush eyelashes are the ultimate fashion statement. Youthful, flirty, and sexy, it’s no wonder that for women, mascara is the most used cosmetic product. But it can be tiring to put on everyday, making sure it’s clump and smudge free. Gunky lashes are a definite turn off, but how else can you get that long and thick fringe? Don’t go for the falsies. Try Latisse, an eyelash growth product that has proven to make the appearance of your eyelashes thicker, lusher and fuller. A lit bit on the eyelash line once a day, and...
read moreA Little History
Blepharoplasty has been around for a long time. In fact, surgical treatment of the eyelids has been around since Ancient Rome. In the first century, there are records of surgery performed by the Roman, Aulus Cornelius Celus, who attempted to relax the upper eyelids. Today, blepharoplasty is the technical term for surgery targeting defects of the eyelids, whether it be cosmetic or functional. Excesses of fat or muscle may also be targeted, as long as they are related to the appearance or functionality of the eyelids.
read moreWhat Eyelid Surgery Can’t Do
Eyelid surgery is designed for sagging around the eyes and droopy eyelids. It can also create a “double eyelid” (a crease in the upper eyelid). However, blepharoplasty does not correct the following problems: crow’s feetdark rings around the eyessagging around the eyebrows. These problems are better treated with other cosmetic procedures. Crow’s feet can be treated with Botox and sagging around the eyebrows can be treated with a forehead lift. Unfortunately, dark rings around the eyes from pigmentation is a difficult...
read moreA Better Reason
Okay, so you’re not just looking at it from a cosmetic point of view. Sure, you’ll look brighter, more alert and probably more youthful, but your choice to undergo blepharoplasty isn’t just to appease your vanity. No. It’s to keep you from going practically blind! Although eyelid surgery is designed mainly to improve the aesthetic appearance of the eyes, there is one reason that’s steeped in practicality. With age, the upper eyelids begin to droop and sag, covering up the eyeball and causing problems with vision....
read morePushing Up The Lids
Here’s a simple exercise to firm up those sagging upper eyelids: Push up your upper eyelids with your index fingers, placed just below the eyebrows. As you push upwards (don’t push too hard! just gently but firmly), squeeze your eyes, so that there is tension in the skin of your upper eyelids. You should feel the skin stretch. This exercise helps to strengthen the muscles in the upper eyelids so that they don’t become weak. The exercise should be repeated several times, in sets just like weightlifting. While it is definitely...
read more20/20
Not being able to see clearly isn’t always about the capabilities of the retinas alone. Vision is also affected by the skin around the eye socket. If the skin is loose and sagging, it can impede the clear line of sight that the eye requires to receive an image. Particularly with age, the skin of the upper and lower eyelids begins to sag. This may block parts of the retina, causing an individual to believe they may need glasses. But before you buy your first pair, check if it’s not actually your eyelids that are giving you poor...
read moreBlondie’s Facelift
Happy Birthday to Deborah Harry, the sultry lead singer of the pop group Blondie. She turns 62 this year on July 1, but looks years younger. Her secret? The power of cosmetic surgery, and more specifically, a facelift. And she’s not shy about having undergone surgery either. She openly states going under the knife to save/prolong her career. While nobody knows the exact date of her surgery, it is believed to have occurred many years ago. Wonder if she’s had eyelid surgery… image from...
read moreOriental Eyes
A common feature of millions of people of East Asian descent are upper eyelids with no visible crease. Some celebrate this as a unique characteristic of Oriental people, something that is a vital aspect of identity. However, the “double eyelid” is a coveted physical trait of many East Asians, particularly women, who believe that it creates a more aesthetically pleasing appearance because it widens the eye and makes it appear brighter. Because of this, thousands of Oriental women around the world have undergone eyelid surgery to...
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