Eyelid Lift & Brow Lift
CONVENIENTLY LOCATED TO SERVE FORT WORTH

At Strock Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth, an eyelid or brow lift can add brightness and balance to your expression, restoring a refreshed, natural look that reflects your inner vitality. For many, combining both procedures offers a more complete rejuvenation with the convenience of a single recovery period. Discover how an eyelid or brow lift at Strock Plastic Surgery can bring out a lifted, energized appearance.

What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty, an eye lift, or undereye bag surgery) is a surgical method of rejuvenating the eye area by addressing excess tissue in the eyelids. It can remove loose skin, tighten sagging muscle tissue, and remove/reposition bulging fat.

The eyelift can be cosmetic, functional, or both. When done for cosmetic purposes, it makes a person look younger and resolves a constantly tired or sad appearance. When it is functional, it removes the excess skin that causes the eyelids to droop into a person’s field of vision.

Upper blepharoplasty is typically performed first if you get upper and lower blepharoplasty. At the start of blepharoplasty, anesthesia is administered. A tiny incision is then created.

After this, muscle tissue is tightened with internal sutures, excess skin is removed, and excess fat is repositioned and/or removed to create a more even surface. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures.

Upper Blepharoplasty

As the years pass, our muscle tissues lose strength; excess fat collects in areas, and our skin sags. When these changes affect our upper eyelids, they can make them droop and develop wrinkles. Upper-lid sagging can even obstruct peripheral vision.

The redundant tissue can be removed through upper blepharoplasty, restoring unobstructed vision and a youthful appearance.

Upper eyelid surgery, or upper blepharoplasty, takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It involves making a small incision in the natural crease at the top of the upper eyelid. The incision will be camouflaged in this crease, meaning any resulting post-surgical marks will remain unnoticeable after healing.

Lower Blepharoplasty

Lower eyelids also droop with age, resulting in bags under the eyes. Excess fat can form in the lower eyelids, making them puffy. Lower eyelid surgery, often called lower blepharoplasty or undereye bag surgery, can address these issues.

The lower blepharoplasty procedure is a bit more complex than the upper blepharoplasty and can take between 60 and 90 minutes.

The technique used for performing this surgery depends on your eye anatomy and desired results. The two commonly used approaches are the transcutaneous incision and the transconjunctival incision.

The transcutaneous incision is made right below the lower lid lash line. It can be used to address excess skin and excess fat. The transconjunctival incision is made inside the eyelid, hiding any post-surgical marks. It removes and/or repositions bulging fat to create a more even appearance.

What Is Brow Lift Surgery?

A brow lift surgery, or a forehead lift or foreheadplasty, is a cosmetic procedure used to smooth away forehead wrinkles and to raise sagging eyebrows. It involves the removal of excess skin tissue and tightening of underlying muscles.

The forehead lift begins with anesthesia. After this takes effect, incisions are made at or above the hairline. Excess skin is trimmed away, and the underlying muscle tissue is tightened. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures.

Benefits of Eyelid Lift & Brow Lift

An eyelid lift or brow lift with Dr. Louis Strock of Strock Plastic Surgery in Fort Worth offers significant improvements to the upper face. Eyelid lifts reduce excess skin that can impair vision and create a rejuvenated eye area, while brow lifts raise drooping brows to smooth forehead lines and restore a more natural brow arch.

These procedures help create a balanced, refreshed, youthful appearance personalized to your goals.

Ideal Candidates for Eyelid Lift & Brow Lift

Good eyelid or brow lift candidates are healthy and want to improve drooping skin around the eyes or forehead. A consultation with a trusted Fort Worth plastic surgeon like Dr. Strock will help determine which procedure aligns best with your goals.

The Healing Process

Once your forehead lift or eyelid surgery is complete, you will return home to recover and allow your body to heal. During this period of downtime, you must follow Dr. Strock’s instructions diligently. This will lead to the best possible eyelid lift and brow lift results and minimize complications.

With either surgery, taking time off from work will be needed until you are cleared to return. A degree of bruising and swelling will be present in and around the operative area. These issues will only be temporary and will diminish in time. Cold compresses can aid in this process.

Protecting the skin of your eyelids will be vital after blepharoplasty surgery since the skin is very thin and will be quite vulnerable to damage. To accomplish this, always wear sunglasses, make sure to apply proper sunscreen, and avoid sun overexposure. You will also need to apply ointment as prescribed.

Once bruising and swelling have fully ameliorated, you will be able to see your full results.

Eyelid Lift & Brow Lift Cost

In cases where an eyelid lift is performed for functional reasons, health insurance may cover the cost partially or fully. The price of a brow lift is not covered by health insurance since it is a purely cosmetic procedure. If you are seeking assistance with eyelid lift and brow lift costs, we offer financing through CareCredit.

FAQs

How long do results last?

Results from eyelid and brow lifts are generally long-lasting. However, aging and lifestyle choices may influence how long the effects remain visible.

Will there be visible scars?

Scars are minimal and typically hidden in natural creases around the eyelids or within the hairline. Over time, these scars tend to fade, becoming less noticeable.

Can the procedures be done together?

Yes, combining a brow and eyelid lift in our Fort Worth practice is common for a more balanced look. Performing both treatments together can also enhance overall facial harmony.

How long is the recovery period?

Recovery times can vary, but most patients resume daily activities within two weeks. Swelling and bruising gradually subside, revealing the full results of the surgery.

Find Out More

The best way to learn more about a brow lift or eyelid lift in Fort Worth is by requesting a consultation with Dr. Louis Strock using our online form. Or feel free to call our office at 817-335-1616, and a staff member will be happy to schedule an appointment.

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