Expertise in Facial Rejuvenation
Eyelid Surgery & Brow Lift
Of all the incredible plastic surgery procedures offered at Paydar Plastic Surgery, eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) and brow lift surgery (also known as a forehead lift) are among the best of them. Eyelid surgery aims to restore the delicate skin and tissue around your eyes, while a brow lift repositions the brows to allow for better sight and a more awake appearance. These popular cosmetic procedures present an excellent way for you to regain your youthful expressions and showcase your individuality to the world around you without any self-consciousness or discomfort.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Keyian Paydar takes pride in providing his patients with the best eyelid and brow lift surgeries in Newport Beach, CA. As an expertly trained surgeon in facial and body procedures, Dr. Paydar genuinely understands the intricacies of human facial anatomy. With his extensive knowledge, expertise, and skill, he’ll provide you with not only an excellent experience but stunning, natural-looking results.
To learn more about Newport Beach eyelid surgery or brow lift surgery with Dr. Paydar, schedule your personalized consultation by contacting our office by phone at (949) 755-0575 or website.
What Is Eyelid Surgery?
Blepharoplasty is meant to rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids. As we age, fat begins to settle beneath our skin and protrude from behind and around the eyelids. When we are younger, these pads are held in place by membranes, making them less noticeable. However, the pads start to push outward and become more apparent as we get older. Our skin may also begin to sag over the top of our eyes, impairing our vision. Eyelid surgery looks to address these issues to give you a more youthful appearance.
What Is a Brow Lift?
A brow lift, also commonly known as a forehead lift, aims to reduce the signs of aging that affect the area above the eyebrows, including where expression lines and sagging skin tend to occur. A drooping brow can also affect the upper eyelid skin causing them to droop or sag. Patients who suspect they need an “eyelid lift” may also want to consider a brow lift procedure as well.
What Are the Benefits of Eyelid Surgery and/or Brow Lift?
As previously mentioned, eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both lids simultaneously. Most of the procedures are done as an outpatient procedure, often using local anesthesia with sedation. Eyelid surgery can be performed for both cosmetic and functional reasons.
Check out just a few of the benefits eyelid surgery has to offer:
While this isn’t the primary goal of eyelid surgery for most patients, many see a significant improvement in those early, telltale signs of aging. Lifting both the upper and lower eyelid can reduce the number of visible lines around the outer corners and lower lid of your eyes.
Bags below the eyes can give a fatigued appearance, even if you’re well-rested. A lower eyelid lift can remove under-eye bags by eliminating excess skin and tissue below the eye.
When you have significant droopiness of the upper lid, it can significantly impair your line of vision. By removing those deposits and subtly lifting the brow and upper lid, we can also improve your line of sight.
Blepharoplasty is one of the most effective ways to give your entire face a refreshed appearance. The procedure can also enhance the shape and appearance of your eyes. Whether you undergo eyelid surgery alone or combine it with a brow lift, you are likely to experience dramatic results that rejuvenate your appearance and improve your self-confidence.
What To Expect from An Eyelid Surgery with Dr. Paydar
Dr. Paydar conducts all of his surgeries at his AAAASF accredited state of the art facility, Newport Aesthetic Surgery Center, under general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist present for the duration of the surgery. Blepharoplasty is generally broken down into two sub-procedures: the upper eyelids and the lower eyelids.
When addressing the upper eyelids, Dr. Paydar will first make an incision above the eyelid. He will then visually locate the excess skin and confirm that by measuring the skin with a medical instrument. When he decides how much skin he needs to remove, he’ll carefully excise the excess skin and fat from the same incision. When Dr. Paydar is satisfied with the appearance of the eyelids, the incisions will be sutured and dressed for optimal results.
For the lower eyelids, Dr. Paydar will make an incision below the eyelashes that can be camouflaged almost immediately after surgery to remove any excess skin. The incision will be sutured and dressed for recovery. The fat that produces the under-eye bags can be addressed by performing an incision in the conjunctiva, or the inside lining of the lower eyelid, followed by the release and repositioning of the fat on the cheek to soften the border between the lower lid and the cheek fat. There is a good chance that the laxity in the muscle of the lower lid may require tightening with a stitch which will be done prior to the final simple stitch in the lining of the lower lid. The lower lid skin will then be supported with tape.
What To Expect from A Brow Lift Procedure with Dr. Paydar
Your brow lift will involve small incisions above the hairline that can be hidden well in the natural curve of your skin and hair. Dr. Paydar will then lift, smooth, and affix the skin into this new raised position, effectively resolving the droopiness of the brows and eyelids and opening up the eyes.
Excellence & Artistry
Dr. Keyian Paydar is an award winning clinical professor and board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He performs a full spectrum of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures, including breast enhancement, tummy tucks, and liposuction, in addition to face procedures like facelifts, brow lifts, fat injection, eyelid surgery, and rhinoplasty.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Eyelid Surgery/Brow Lift Surgery?
Dr. Paydar is open to speaking with any potential patients interested in learning more about an eyelid surgery or brow lift surgery. That being said, he will first need to determine that this procedure is safe to perform on you by conducting a comprehensive medical examination.
In general, eyelid surgery patients or brow lift patients should
- be in good physical health
- be willing to quit smoking 4 weeks prior and after surgery and avoid drinking alcohol excessively
- maintain realistic expectations of the procedure
- have a positive mindset and realistic goals
- understand the risks that come along with the procedure
To find out if you’re a good candidate for eyelid surgery or a brow lift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Paydar.
What To Expect from Eyelid Surgery/ Brow Lift Surgery Recovery
The recovery from eyelid surgery or brow lift is one of the easiest. You’ll feel back to normal around the second day of your recovery. The healing process generally takes about a week for the upper eyelids and about 10-14 days for the lower eyelids.
Your brow lift recovery process is approximately 10 to 14 days, similar to lower eyelid recovery.
It’s important to limit excess physical activity until you are fully healed and cleared by your doctor. You want to protect your incisions from sweat or accidental trauma by attending the gym too early. You must also refrain from putting any makeup or cosmetics on over your incisions until they are fully healed to stave off any infection.
Schedule Your Newport Beach Eyelid Surgery/ Brow Lift Surgery Consultation with Dr. Paydar
When it comes to your eyes or really any cosmetic surgery that involves your facial features, it’s critical that you choose an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Paydar has performed the full spectrum of aesthetic surgical procedures and has a wide range of knowledge of facial anatomy from his extensive education and training.
With all of his patients, Dr. Paydar’s primary commitment is to your safety, comfort, and quality results. To begin the consultation process, connect with us through our website or by calling (949) 755-0575. We look forward to getting to know you and assisting you on your aesthetic journey.
Newport Beach Eyelid Surgery FAqs
Excess skin, fat, or droopiness, asymmetry, tear trough deformity, laxity of the lids and loss of tilt of the eyes can all be addressed.
Depending on if it’s an upper eyelid surgery only which can be done under local anesthetic or if it’s a lower lid operation which will be done under general anesthesia, you will still be able to go home within hours after the start of the operation.
This location on the body does not cause thick hypertrophic or keloid scars.
That is the goal each time this operation is performed is to improve the aesthetics and symmetry.
Yes, the change in the eyes will be a refreshing and more youthful one.
It’s a possibility only if a major asymmetry exists, but it’s not common.
An incision is made around the excess skin and it is removed along with a strip of muscle and possibly some fat in the upper eyelids. For the lower lid, an incision is made in the conjunctiva and the excess fat is released and placed under the trough to soften up the depression there. Excess skin is removed conservatively below the lower lash line and if laxity exists to the lower lids, adjustments are made to the lateral canthus which also helps against swelling.
We don’t offer any laser technique as the conventional technique gives the most improvement.
For minimal wrinkles or excess skin, it helps achieve small improvement without creating the incisions or causing deep scarring.
Lasers can cause pigmentation changes in those with darker complexion. Topical pain medication is usually applied prior to laser.
There is a high rate of success with a natural rejuvenation of the eyelids.
The wrinkles in the Crow’s feet will be improved, but not eliminated as the muscle controlling the creation of the wrinkles is not removed. The droopy eyebrows can be treated at the same time with brow lift. The dark circles under the lower lids improves with fat grafting that can be done at the same time.
The bags in the lower lids created by the excess fat in the lower lids that are separated by the sagging cheeks can be addressed by repositioning them onto the tear troughs. This can improve the discoloration in the area. Fat grafting can also help with the dark circles.
The position of the brow will be evaluated during your consultation and can be addressed during the eyelid operation. If a brow lift only improves the upper lid aesthetics, then an upper blepharoplasty is avoided.
Everyone has a unique circumstance when it comes to aging of the face. Some require or desire an eyelid lift before a facelift. Some have both areas treated at the same time.
Anyone who is in a good state of health with excess skin or laxity to the eyelids.
As long as you are healthy, patients between the age of 40 to late 80’s undergo this operation.
Yes, some patients lose their upper field vision with excess upper eyelids skin hooding over the lashes.
Scars are forever, but the blepharoplasty scars are not noticeable due to the placement of the incisions.
The surgery is very safe when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.
Scarring, asymmetry, hematoma, and possible lower lids malposition are some of the possible side effects.
Incisions are placed where they will be concealed easily. For the upper lids, an incision in the prominent crease extending out towards the crow’s feet and for the lower lids it can be on the inside in the conjunctiva or the lining or outside just under the lash line.
By two weeks, most of the swelling and bruising will have resolved and by three weeks everything will be near normal and makeup is possible.
The incisions are a standard part of the operation and the decision is made based on areas that need improvement.
There is no stopping the aging process. So improvements can last a long time as long as one takes good care of the skin against elements like sun or smoking.
Depending on the type of anesthesia (local versus general), you can walk out without any issue or may need someone to take you home and watch over you the first night.
Upper eyelids can be done just under one hour and the lower lids are usually more complicated and can take twice as long.
The operation can be one to three hours, depending on if there is need for fat grafting as well, but the healing takes about two weeks.
If having upper blepharoplasty under local anesthesia, it is possible. However, it is always prudent to have someone be with you in case any complications occur the first night.
Two to three weeks at most.
Yes. It can last 10 to 14 days. It is best to avoid strenuous activity in the beginning and keep the head elevated above the level of the heart.
Yes, it can possibly worsen such conditions. So it’s best to inform your surgeon about such conditions during your consultation.
To rejuvenate the eyes via removal of excess skin and repositioning of fat and tightening the lateral canthus.
As soon as 10-14 days.
Usually after three weeks.
At three weeks if all has healed well.
Shower is permitted the day after surgery. Bath or submersion is not allowed the first three weeks.
Usually after the swelling has resolved at about two weeks after surgery.
Small revisions or nip tuck may be necessary in the complicated cases and are done after three months when most scarring has settled down.
You can call our patient coordinator to go over the details of when to have surgery.
There is a list of indications and benefits and possible complications that may be associated with any surgery and some are more pertinent to the eyelid surgery which will be shared on a consent and will be covered in detail during the consultation and the preoperative visit with you. The process of educating the patient of these indications and risks before making a decision is termed informed consent.
Not really except stopping any medications or supplements or food that can cause bleeding at least seven days prior to your surgery. This list will be shared with you during your preoperative visit.
Stop any food that can cause excess bleeding. A list will be provided.
Most likely antibiotics to cover against any infection the first few days after surgery. Tylenol or Motrin will be suggested for any discomfort.
