Youthful Reflections: Michael A. Boggess, MD
213 Overlook Circle, Suite B-3
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 942-8016
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Eyelid Surgery
The eye area is one of the first to show signs of aging. Droopy skin, puffy bags, and hooded eyelids can make you appear tired, old, sad or angry even though you feel rested and youthful. Upper and lower eyelid surgery at our Nashville, TN, facial plastic surgery practice can boost your self-esteem with minimal downtime. Dr. Michael Boggess is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon whose reputation for creating natural-looking results attracts men and women to his practice from throughout the Southeast.
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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Is Eyelid Surgery Performed?
Dr. Boggess may perform eyelid surgery (also called blepharoplasty) on the upper or lower eyelids, or both. The techniques he uses minimize the invasiveness of the procedures while still producing dramatic results.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
The skin of the upper eyelids can sag and droop as it loses elasticity because of age. For some patients, skin that hangs over the upper eyelid and lashes can obstruct vision. The fat around the eye can also protrude into the eyelid with age, resulting in a puffy appearance of the eyelid and obscuring the natural eyelid crease.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty removes sagging skin, muscle, and protruding fat and restores a natural, more youthful appearance to the eyes. It can also improve vision for some patients. Because Dr. Boggess hides incisions in the natural eyelid crease, scarring is virtually invisible.
Dr. Boggess performs upper eyelid surgery using local anesthesia with, or without, light sedation. The procedure typically takes approximately 30 minutes and most people can return to normal activities within 1 week. You can expect some bruising and swelling that typically resolves within 1 to 2 weeks.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
As people age, the skin and muscle of the lower eyelid become lax and droopy. Fat around the eye protrudes into the lower eyelid, creating the appearance of bags under the eyes. Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin, muscle, and protruding fat from the lower eyelids, restoring a natural, more youthful appearance to the eyes.
Lower blepharoplasty can be performed through an incision on the inside of the eyelid if fat removal is all that is needed, or through an incision on the outside of the eyelid, just below the lash line, if skin and muscle excision are needed. The procedure can be performed using local anesthesia with, or without, light sedation, and typically takes 45 minutes. As with upper eyelid surgery, some bruising and swelling occur and typically resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. Most people can return to normal activities within 1 week.
Dr. Boggess
By focusing exclusively on facial procedures, Dr. Boggess provides patients a level of expertise rarely found at other plastic surgery practices in the Southeast. Certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology, Dr. Boggess combines exceptional technical skill with a down-to-earth demeanor that puts patients at ease from the moment they meet him.
Combining Procedures
Many patients considering other facial plastic surgery procedures can benefit from eyelid surgery performed at the same time. For example, Dr. Boggess may recommend combining his signature Reflection Lift with eyelid surgery and laser skin resurfacing for comprehensive results that look natural. A procedure that addresses only a single aesthetic concern may draw attention to the aging of another facial feature.
Start With a Consultation
The first step in learning about what Dr. Boggess can do for you is scheduling a personal consultation. Dr. Boggess is known for taking whatever time is needed to learn about your concerns and expectations and to recommend the procedure or procedures best suited to produce the desired results. You can request a consultation using the online form or call our office at (615) 942-8016 to schedule an appointment.
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