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The upper eyelid incision is placed in a natural contour in the skin, hidden from view. The lower eyelid incisions may be placed externally under the eyelashes (subciliary approach) or internally in the pink area of the eyelid (transconjunctival approach). The incision location and length vary largely based on the age of the patient and …

The shape of the eyes may appear to change in some patients after removal of sagging skin, muscle, or fat. Dr. Chaboki's general goal in cosmetic surgery is not necessarily to change people, but rather to improve and freshen their existing appearance.

Eyelid surgery of the upper eyelid primarily removes excess skin from the top eyelid and generally does not directly change the eyebrow. A brow lift both lifts the eyebrow and pulls up some extra skin from the upper eyelid area. For some, a brow lift alone may be sufficient to improve the appearance of the …

Dark circles often require different treatments for improvement. Skin treatments including eye creams, tretinoin, laser therapy, or chemical peels can improve some dark circles. Hollow eyes and volume loss contributing to dark circles are treated with facial fillers (such as Restylane®) or fat transfer. Excess eyelid skin and sagging muscle are usually treated with blepharoplasty.

Some asymmetry might be improved with eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery can be considered as 2 operations: 1 procedure on the left eye and another procedure on the right eye. As a result, Dr. Chaboki may make modifications on eyelid surgery to improve symmetry. Keep in mind that a certain degree of asymmetry will still persist …

There are several types of upper and lower eyelid surgery. The combination of upper and lower eyelid surgery may be referred to as a "quad blepharoplasty." Dr. Chaboki performs a variety of methods of eyelid surgery to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. Eyelid plastic surgery is tailored for each patient. Upper eyelid surgery has …

, otherwise known as blepharoplasty, is plastic surgery of the upper eyelid or lower eyelid. Eyelid surgery is one of the most common aesthetic procedures for both men and women to rejuvenate the face. Patients appear more rested and refreshed by reducing wrinkles, tightening and lifting eyelid tissue, and reducing dark circles.

Plastic surgery covers a broad area of medicine, which includes both reconstructive procedures and cosmetic procedures. If your procedure is medically indicated, some portion of the cost may be covered by your insurance plan. Insurance coverage varies greatly for patients, and patients are ultimately responsible for fees.