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Over time, you may have noticed increased bags under your eyes. Or you see fine wrinkles in your lower eyelid. Maybe your upper eyelid is drooping or sagging, changing the shape of your eye. These symptoms are often a natural part of aging, but if you want a refreshed look, blepharoplasty on either your upper or lower eyelids or both might be the ideal solution.
Nashville Blepharoplasty
Time takes its toll, and the effects are obvious on our eyes. As we age, our eyelids stretch and the muscles weaken, causing fat deposits above and below the eyelids.
This can result in eyebrows that sag, upper eyelids that droop, and those bags start to show up under your eyes. In some cases, the drooping may make it difficult for you to fully open your eyes or may restrict your field of vision. There is a solution for these unwanted changes. Blepharoplasty (also known as eyelid surgery) is a surgical procedure designed to improve the appearance of the eyelids. The process removes skin and removes or adds fat to the eyelids.
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For cosmetic purposes, Blepharoplasty can change or improve the look of your eyelids and open and brighten the eye by reducing excess crepey skin or the fatty deposits that result in puffiness or dark circles under the eye. Hollowness and deep tear troughs can also be corrected with a blepharoplasty. Wrinkles in the lower eyelid can be reduced as can those bags under your eyes. Sometimes, the need for blepharoplasty is not just cosmetic. Sagging or loose skin can sometimes impair your eyesight by reducing your peripheral vision. In these cases, insurance may cover the cost of your blepharoplasty.
Dr. O’Connor in Nashville
You are a good candidate for a blepharoplasty if you are a healthy, non-smoker with no underlying conditions that might make healing difficult. You will also need to be someone who has no serious eye conditions. If you want blepharoplasty in Nashville, Dr. Kate O’Connor has the experience to treat your eyelids with care and precision to obtain the results you want.
Unique Skills. Compassionate Care.
To our Nashville blepharoplasty clients: you are in expert surgical hands with Dr. Kate O’Connor. As a female facial plastic surgeon, she brings a feminine sensibility to the procedure and to your care.
She is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and the Tennessee Medical Society. Dr. Kate O’Connor is a post-operative and recovery specialist. Her holistic approach results in a more natural process and recovery. She pays attention to what you want to achieve with your upper and lower eyelid surgery. Contact Dr. O’Connor for a consultation to determine if a Blepharoplasty is right for you.
Dr. O’Connor will first spend time listening to what you hope to achieve with a blepharoplasty. She will evaluate your overall health, discuss your options and the expected outcome of the blepharoplasty procedure. She will analyze your skin texture and elasticity.
She will find out about your diet, supplements, and medications you are taking. She may also discuss additional surgery that you may want such as a brow lift or facelift. She will explain the type of anesthesia that will be used. She will outline the expected recovery process. You will may need a visual examination that includes testing your peripheral vision in order to support an insurance claim.
The blepharoplasty procedure itself usually starts with the administration of numbing medication as well as a medication to help you relax. Twilight anesthesia is also offered, should you wish to avail yourself of this. Nashville Blepharoplasty surgeon, Dr. O’Connor will normally start on the upper eyelids first if you are having surgery on both.
The incision is hidden in the eyelid crease, excess skin is removed, as well as muscle and fat if necessary to achieve the desired result. The incision is made on the lower lid is made just just inside the lower lid or below the lashes. Excess fat, sagging skin, and muscle are removed or rearranged. The blepharoplasty procedure usually takes two hours if both the upper and lower eyelids are treated at the same time.
The recovery depends a great deal on how much work is done during the blepharoplasty. In most cases, our Nashville blepharoplasty patients can expect to stay home and limit their activities for a few days. Dr. O’Connor will outline all the recommendations to ensure your recovery. You may have watery eyes, visual disturbances like blurred or double vision, and light sensitivity as well as some swelling and bruising. Cover up can be worn early in the healing process to hide any bruising.
These conditions usually diminish within a couple of weeks. Scars may take a bit longer to fade. However, Dr. O’Connor’s holistic, integrative approach will significantly improve your healing. She uses therapies such as acupuncture and supplements to speed up your recuperation time. Blepharoplasty results can last a lifetime for some people. Some may have a recurrence of eyelid drooping, however, as the aging process continues. If you are looking for blepharoplasty in Nashville, Kate O’Connor, M.D., will provide a safe procedure designed to improve and refresh the look of your eyes.
Blepharoplasty in Nashville
Your peripheral vision will be restored. Following a blepharoplasty Nashville patients may notice more firmness to their eyelids, and the bags under your eyes and any puffiness will be reduced. Wrinkles in your lower eyelid will be less visible. You may look more rejuvenated and younger, resulting in an increase in your self-confidence.
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Eyelid surgery is an investment in your daily outlook. Because we don't believe in cookie-cutter procedures, we don't have a single flat rate. Instead, pricing reflects the specific plan we design for your anatomy, whether that involves addressing just the upper lids, a full quad blepharoplasty, or combining the procedure with a brow lift.
One specific advantage of upper eyelid surgery is that it is sometimes considered medically necessary. If your eyelids obstruct your peripheral vision, your insurance provider may cover a portion of the cost. To ensure you feel empowered to make the best choice for yourself, we also partner with trusted lenders like CareCredit and PatientFi to offer flexible financing options that fit your budget.
Upper eyelid results are essentially permanent since we remove the excess skin. Lower eyelid results are also incredibly long-lasting. While we can’t stop the clock completely, you will likely enjoy your refreshed look for decades.
While the 40s are the most common time for a "refresh," there is no single right age. We see patients in their 20s for genetic hooding and patients in their 60s for restoration. If your lids feel heavy or block your vision, it is the right time for you.
It depends. For upper lids, many patients choose local anesthesia (awake but numbed). For lower lids or combined procedures, we typically use "twilight sedation" so you nap lightly and wake up refreshed without the grogginess of general anesthesia.
It is surprisingly comfortable. Most patients describe the feeling as "tight" or "itchy" rather than painful. Tylenol and cool compresses are usually all you need to manage the recovery.
Plan for 7–10 days of "social downtime." You will feel well enough to work from home after 2–3 days, but most patients wait a full week for bruising to subside before returning to the office.
Scars are virtually undetectable. Upper lid incisions are hidden deep in the natural crease, and lower lid incisions are often made inside the eyelid, leaving no visible scar at all.
When you decide to explore the surgical refinement of a facial feature, our goal at Harmony Facial Plastic Surgery is to begin your journey as a united team. We take our role in your care, happiness, and confidence to heart and strive to make your entire experience smooth and empowering. We will answer all your questions and help you understand your options to make the best decisions for yourself with a clear vision of your aesthetic goal in mind. We’re here to help you achieve your most confident self.
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