Blepharoplasty, or eye lift surgery, is a major surgery that necessitates a period of rest and recovery. Even though the procedure takes place around the eyes, strenuous movement of any kind can potentially disrupt healing. To ensure the best possible results after your eye lift surgery, follow the tips below on exercising after blepharoplasty. Why It’s Important to Ease Back Into Exercise During eyelid surgery, excess skin is removed to correct sagging eyelids and reduce undereye puffiness. Incisions are then closed with sutures in an area where skin is thin and delicate. Excessive movement ..read more

Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that addresses droopy upper eyelids or baggy circles underneath the eyes. While surgery is able to address even the most severe aging symptoms and provides dramatic, long-lasting results, surgery may not be the best option for everyone. In fact, many individuals with light to moderate signs of eye-area aging can benefit from a non-surgical alternative to eyelid surgery. What is Eyelid Surgery? There are two primary types of blepharoplasty procedures. Upper blepharoplasty addresses drooping eyelids and sagging skin and muscl ..read more

After undergoing their cosmetic surgery procedure, the most common question patients as is “how long will my results last?” In large part, the answer depends on how well you take care of your general health and your skin. Lifestyle traits like daily exercise, eating a balanced diet, and following a sound skincare regime will keep the skin healthy, lengthening the results of most procedures. In addition, there are specific non-surgical cosmetic treatments that can be periodically performed to help maintain, and even enhance, your plastic surgery results. Using Non-Surgical Treatments To Enhanc ..read more

One of the most common questions received during patient consultations is “how much will it hurt?” In order to provide a comprehensive answer, the surgical teams at Westlake Dermatology directly surveyed patients immediately following surgery and throughout the 5 days following the procedure. Data from these surveys has been collected and aggregated to form a standardized Pain Index for Facial Plastic Surgery Procedures. This direct survey provides interesting insight into post-procedure pain that real patients experience. Methodology Prior to their procedure, patients were provided with a su ..read more

Originally published February 5, 2018. Updated October 22, 2021 with additional information. Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is an outpatient surgical procedure with most patients experiencing a relatively short and simple downtime. However, it is important to realize that the process of recovering from blepharoplasty can vary from patient to patient. There are several factors that can affect recovery including the patient’s pain tolerance, their general health, their body’s natural recovery response, and the surgical technique performed (i.e. a patient who undergoes both upper and lower blep ..read more

When considering plastic surgery most people focus on the end result, visualizing how they will look in a bikini or tank top during the summer months. However, for this summertime reveal to happen the procedure must take place months earlier. Planning, treatment and the recovery process all take time, which is why the best time of year to schedule a cosmetic surgery procedure is during the fall and winter months. Winter: The Best Season For Plastic Surgery The benefits of undergoing plastic surgery during the winter include simple convenience, a lower risk of swelling and scarring, and the ab ..read more

Bags under the eyes are one of the biggest aesthetic complaints our patients commonly cite. While typically not impairing vision or being harmful to one’s health, under-eye bags can make the eyes appear puffy, tired, and dramatically older. While eye bags can be the result of the natural aging process, there are several effective preventative and treatment options to keep restore a more youthful appearance to the eye. If you are struggling with under eye puffiness or discoloration, please continue reading this post to learn more about getting rid of under-eye bags. What are Under Eye Bags? Ey ..read more

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eye lift, is a plastic surgery procedure that can correct the upper or lower eyelid, or both, for a dramatically more youthful and vibrant appearance. Since the skin around the eyes is thin and delicate, the area is often one of the first facial areas to reveal the symptoms of aging. Additionally, muscles that support both the upper and lower eyelids can weaken and become lax with age. This can cause drooping, puffiness, dark circles and swelling. In the most severe cases, these issues can actually obstruct one’s eye sight. A blepharoplasty p ..read more

Crow’s feet are wrinkles at the corner of the eyes that branch out into the shape of, you guessed it, crow’s feet. These wrinkles develop as we age thanks to years of facial muscle contractions. Because the skin around our eyes is up to 40% thinner than the rest of our body, crow’s feet often develop far sooner than other facial wrinkles and are among the first signs of aging. There are two types of crow’s feet, static and dynamic. Static crow’s feet are constantly visible, even when the facial muscles are relaxed. Some facial expressions can make static crow’s feet appear even deeper and mor ..read more

Congratulations on your decision to have plastic surgery. We’re sure you’ve taken some time to fully research your procedure and worked diligently to choose a highly qualified board certified plastic surgeon. Right? While it may seem like a long process up to this point, your cosmetic enhancement journey is just beginning. There are many things to keep in mind as you prepare for your procedure: numerous medicines to take (or stop taking), dietary changes to begin, bad hobbits to drop, and preparations to make around the house. In this post, we’ll discuss a basic plastic surgery preparation ti ..read more