Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery or “Blepharoplasty”
Surgery of the eyelids where fat, excess skin, bags, pouches, and wrinkles in the eye area are removed to produce a more open and awake appearance. Dr. Maas regularly performs blepharoplasty as a stand alone procedure or as part of a more extensive procedure, such as a brow lift or a facelift.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids to remove skin, protruding muscle, and/or fatty tissue. In these procedures, incisions are made in the natural skin folds of the eyelids, making them virtually unnoticeable after healing. Healing time is minimized by careful surgical technique which, in many cases, can be performed in the office or as an outpatient procedure.
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Excerpts from Dr. Maas' most recent research and clinical papers:
Eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body with relatively sparse subcutaneous fat. This allows free movement of the lid in closure and blinking. The upper eyelid skin is thinner than in the lower lid. The skin itself has many fine hairs as well as sebaceous and sweat glands. Healing occurs quickly in this area and scarring is usually minute. Read More.