Endoscopic Blepharoplasty

Successful cosmetic plastic surgery is the result of good communication between patient and surgeon. Millions of people undergo cosmetic plastic surgery procedures each year. While striving for perfection drives this number, most physicians advise patients to look within and not in the mirror to make educated decisions when it comes to electing to have a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure. Having realistic expectations and goals is almost certain to provide an excellent result.

What is an Endoscope?

An endoscope is an instrument that is made up of two parts. One is a tiny camera with a bright light on the end of a long tube and the other is a television monitor, which displays a magnified image of what the camera sees. The surgeon performs the surgery while manipulating the endoscope and watching the monitor.

Blepharoplasty Corrects Droopy Eyelids

Droopy eyelids make you look older, tired and can also impair your vision in extreme cases. Blepharoplasty removes puffiness and bagginess under the eyes. This procedure is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the United States today. Blepharoplasty also removes fat, muscle, and skin from upper and lower lids.

Surgical results from blepharoplasty differ from patient to patient. Generally, results are excellent.

Cosmetic Blepharoplasty

The goals of cosmetic blepharoplasty are to improve your appearance and sense of well being. Patients often express a wish for a more rested and youthful appearance and are pleased with the result.

Functional Blepharoplasty

Functional blepharoplasty restores an eyelid altered by infection, degeneration, or tumor. It can also improve vision. Vision restoration is often the primary goal of functional blepharoplasty. Patients report improved vision and less eyestrain after the procedure.

So in the end, the goal of a blepharoplasty is to improve the appearance of the eye for a more youthful look, to reduce the appearance of tiredness and to improve vision.

Paula Blackburn