Patients from all over the world travel to our beautiful facility in Miami, Florida. They come to us for the highest quality cosmetic surgery and noninvasive procedures such as eyelid lift from renowned specialist Dr. Varkarakis. He is considered one of the best plastic surgeons for eyelid surgery or the eye lift in Miami.
Dr. Varkarakis can carefully reposition, reinforce or remove skin, fat or muscle to restore a youthful and energetic appearance to the eyelid area with minimal scarring, but will also last for a very long time.
Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, is now a very popular elective procedure. It is also commonly requested by others seeking for skin cancer treatment reconstruction. In certain cases, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is performed to correct a defect that affects the functioning of the eyelid.
Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) can be done on both the upper eyelid and the lower eyelid or individually. To reduce excessive bagginess or puffiness, Lower eyelid surgery is typically performed as an elective cosmetic procedure. In certain cases, eyelid surgery is performed to repair damage caused by burns, fractures, trauma or cancer.
As with with any surgery, there are risks when performing eyelid surgery. To minimize risk, it’s critical to find a skilled plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in performing eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty). Dr. Varkarakis in Miami, who is a Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon has extensive artistic skills and training in eyelid surgery which consistently delivers excellent results.
Also referred to as blepharoplasty, the treatment option is helpful in reducing bagginess under the lower lids. It also eliminates excess skin from the upper eyelids. Doctors may perform the procedure to enhance facial appearance. In some cases, sagging of upper lids of eye can obstruct the vision of an individual. In certain situations, the expert may perform this treatment to rectify the issue.
There are a number of benefits of blepharoplasty. These include:
Improved Facial Appearance – This procedure can reduce the amount of excess skin on or near the eyes. It leads to an enhanced, youthful facial appearance.
Relieve Under-Eye Bags and Puffiness – Eyelid surgery reduces the appearance of under-eye bags and puffiness to give patients a more refreshed, youthful and rejuvenated look.
Helps with Migraine Pain – Eyelid surgery has helped patients limit the occurrence of migraines. It also helps relieve migraine pain.
Enhanced Vision – Blepharoplasty removes excess skin that droops from the upper lids which helps improves vision.
These surgeries are mainly performed by oculoplastic surgeons. They are different from a traditional plastic surgeon. Oculoplastic surgeons have studied fine details of the eyelids and facial regions. They also hold specific training. It is mandatory for these specialists to get comprehensive training on blepharoplasty. Always make sure that your eyelid treatment is performed only by a trained and experienced surgeon like Dr. Varkarakis.
Eyelid Malposition – It rectifies an inward or outward turning eyelid. The surgeon may suggest either invasive or non-invasive malposition techniques depending on the level of correction required.
Ptosis Surgery – The procedure rectifies drooping upper eyelids on one or both eyes. Adults or children may be candidates for this treatment. It is a highly specialized procedure involving moving the levator muscle forward. The muscle is responsible for lifting the eyelid. After moving forward, Dr. Varkarakis will reposition lid to the appropriate level.
Eyelid Retraction Procedure – It corrects the issue of eyelids being too high or too low.
Blepharoplasty – The treatment is also referred to as an eyelid lift surgery. This procedure addresses droopy upper lids or hollowed lower lids.
Eyelid Tumor Surgical Removal – This procedure addresses tumors of eyelid such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. The procedure depends on a wide range of factors such as the exact cause of the tumor, its location and whether it is malignant.
As with any procedure, blepharoplasty carry some risks. These include:
1. Bruising and swelling
2. Difficulty closing the eyes
3. Dryness of the eyes
4. Infection
All of the above listed and other risks will be outlined by Dr. Varkarakis during your initial consultation. This helps a patient make an informed treatment decision.
Dr. Varkarakis will provide you with post-op instructions after the procedure.
We suggest that patients take a few days off from work and limit their physical activity after the procedure to allow the eyelids to heal. A family member or friend should drive the patient home after the procedure. Keeping an ice pack, ice cubes, some gauze pads and eye drops handy will help.
Eyelid surgery leads to stitches over both eyelids which may remain in place for up to one week. Bruising and swelling are common during the initial weeks after the procedure. It is also common for patients to experience dry eyes after the treatment. This resolves within two weeks of the procedure. It will take a few weeks for the eyelids to return to normal after the procedure.
Eyelid Lift in Miami is an effective way to restore the younger and youthful appearance of eyelids. Find out more by calling us and scheduling a consultation with Dr. Varkarakis today.
