Blepharoplasty Articles

I have malar bags and would like to know…

Question: I have malar bags and would like to know if this is something that can be improved with a facelift. Answer: Malar bags are not addressed with a facelift, but can be improved with a lower lid blepharoplasty. Posted by Dr. Philip Schoenfeld

I’m in my late 70’s

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I’m in my late 70’s and would really like blepharoplasty surgery. Am I too old? Answer: I do not feel that you are too old for blepharoplasty in your late 70’s. Many people undergo blepharoplasty in their 70’s for therapeutic reasons so I see no reason why it should not be performed for cosmetic… [Read More]

I am very fair skinned and tend to bruise easily

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am very fair skinned and tend to bruise easily. I’d like to get an estimate on the length of time that the bruising lasts for after blepharoplasty surgery. Are there any supplements that can be taken to help the bruising heal? Answer: Fair skin individuals tend to bruise easily. Bruising following eyelid surgery… [Read More]

Would you recommend that I get another procedure done?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I had a blepharoplasty surgery several years ago and was amazed at how much it brightened up my face. Recently though I’ve begun to notice some sagging around my eyes again. Would you recommend that I get another procedure done? Answer: It really is impressive how much more refreshed a face and eyes look… [Read More]

I want several procedures including a browlift

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I want several procedures including a brow lift. What other procedures are usually coupled with brow lifts? Answer: The procedures that you have performed along with your brow lift will depend upon which areas of your face you would like rejuvenated. I inject all of my brow lift patients with Botox or Dysport into… [Read More]

Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Where are the incisions made for a forehead lift? How bad is the scarring? Answer: The incisions for a forehead lift or browlift can be in different locations depending upon a few factors. If you are male, then the incisions will need to be placed in the temple hairline or directly into one of… [Read More]

I am a 54 year old woman

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I am a 54 year old woman. My upper eyelids are droopy and I have deep wrinkles at the corners of my eyes. Will an upper blepharoplasty help both of these conditions? Answer: Based on the description of your upper eyelids I can think of no other procedure other than an upper lid blepharoplasty… [Read More]

I had upper blepharoplasty 4 months ago

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I had upper blepharoplasty 4 months ago. The procedure had left my eyelids very red. Will the redness ever go away? Answer: Redness of an incision can occur following any surgical procedure. The upper eyelid skin is very forgiving and can heal quite rapidly. If redness does persist it should not be of significant… [Read More]

Will eyelid surgery fix any of the fine?

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: Will eyelid surgery fix any of the fine wrinkling around my eyes? Answer: Eyelid surgery can improve the fine wrinkling around your eyes, but this is an area that is better treated with Botox or Dysport, and likely a chemical peel or laser resurfacing depending upon the severity of the wrinkles. I would not… [Read More]

I have two young children, ages 1 and 3

Posted by Dr. Schoenfeld

Question: I have two young children, ages 1 and 3, and for about the past three years I haven’t constant dark circles under my eyes. Is this something that will improve if I ever manage to get more sleep or can eyelid surgery fix this? Answer: Dark circles underneath the eyes can be caused by… [Read More]