It can get rather upsetting when people are constantly asking you if youre tired, up late partying every night, or assuming you are much older than your actual age. Of course none of these things are true, but if you suffer from chronic puffy eyes, under-eye bags, or those awful dark circles these are the daily reactions you are receiving. For women its easier to cover up those ugly bags with makeup. However, if you decide to go out without makeup one day for some reason the negative feedback can be crushing. Men generally do not wear any cover up so although they dont have to deal with dramatic face changes based on makeup application, they still get the questions about tiredness and aging. Either way, if you are reading this you may be considering a lower lid blepharoplasty.
For those of you wondering, whats a blepharoplasty? it is just a fancy term for cosmetic revisional eyelid surgery Some people have perhaps already undergone this surgical procedure, but years have passed and you have experienced some complications (dry and/or irritated eyes, lower lid retraction, etc.). If you are discovering that eyelid surgery Los Angeles area surgeons may be where you should focus your attention to receive the best revisional eyelid surgery care and expertise, you have taken a step in the right direction.
Los Angeles is one of the most competitive cities in America for any kind of plastic surgery and eyelid surgery is no exception. The most important thing to do is find a doctor that is right for you. He or she must make you feel completely comfortable. Obvious things to find out are if the surgeon is Board Certified, is extensively trained and experienced, maintains a good ethics code, and only operates in medical facilities that are accredited.
As long as you are a healthy non-smoking person with no life-threatening medical conditions there is really no reason why you should be hesitant to undergo this type of surgery. Beyond rejuvenating and brightening your eyes, lower lid blepharoplasty can take away fine wrinkles and excess skin found in that delicate area around the eye. Even more this surgery can actually improve your vision because of the re-contouring that results. If proper care is taken, you can expect your eyes to remain bright and beautiful for a very long time. Although age comes along naturally, good sun protection is key to maintaining your eyelid surgery expectations.
About the Author:
Dr. Zoumalan grew up with a passion for medicine and science. He completed his undergraduate training the University of California, Los Angeles in Biology and Psychology. Prior to starting medical school, he was awarded the coveted Stanley Fellowship at Harvard Medical School to continue his research in medicine. Dr. Zoumalan attended the Medical College of Wisconsin, where his interests in eyelid and plastic surgery blossomed. For more information please visit: http://www.bheyelids.com/
