This blepharoplasty patient is an active 58 year old social worker who, prior to upper and lower eyelid rejuvenation surgery, had heavy upper and lower eyelids that made her appear tired and older than she felt. J.C., a 38 year old female, was concerned with the appearance of her lower eyelids. Friends and colleagues would comment that she always looked tired. Excess eyelid fat was removed during transconjunctival (no skin incision) lower eyelid surgery. The result is a more alert and youthful appearance.

All before & after photographs are Dr. Denton's patients.

eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) effectively corrects the age related changes that occur in the upper and lower eyelid that give the eye a tired and worn appearance. These changes include drooping of skin, bulging of fat and thickening of underlying muscle layers. During blepharoplasty surgery excess skin and/or fat is removed from the eyelids using the CO2 laser. In many instances, no skin incisions are required to treat the lower eyelids. If placed, stitches are removed after only 5 days and most patients are able to return to normal activities within one week. Blepharoplasty results in a more youthful and rested appearance. Although eyelid surgery is often performed as a single procedure, a browlift, facelift or skin resurfacing performed at the same time may give superior results. Blepharoplasty does not treat dark circles, fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, however, by adding a Botox treatment to the eyelid surgery, many of the lines and wrinkles around the eyes can be softened or eliminated.

As a board certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Denton has extensive experience and expertise in blepharoplasty surgery. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss your treatment options with Dr. Denton in a confidential and unhurried setting. Computer imaging will be performed to demonstrate to you the expected result following your blepharoplasty procedure. Surgery is performed in Dr. Denton's fully accredited private operating facility in Vancouver, British Columbia.

For more information about eyelid surgery, including alternatives, surgery costs, and follow-up, see page 2.

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