Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) For Philadelphia Main Line-Area Patients
The Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Phone 610 405 6303
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Droopy, baggy skin around the eyes can give people the appearance of being much older than they actually are. For some patients, sagging skin above and below the eyes becomes so problematic that it obstructs the vision. Dr. Jonathan Pontell, a respected Philadelphia plastic surgeon, performs eyelid surgery, (also known as blepharoplasty), at our office near Delaware in Media, Pennsylvania near the Philadelphia Main Line suburbs, to remove bagginess around the eyes and take years off the face. During a short procedure, Dr. Pontell can help you achieve a younger, more refreshed appearance by eliminating sagging, droopy eyelids, and fat pockets below the eyes. If you are interested in rejuvenating your face with eyelid surgery, contact the office of Dr. Jonathan Pontell today to learn more about blepharoplasty and how it can benefit you.
Those individuals with puffy upper eyelids or under-eye bags are usually excellent candidates for eyelid surgery. Before blepharoplasty, you will meet with Dr. Pontell at our office near Philadelphia and Delaware (in Media, Pennsylvania) to determine if you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery. During this time, you should explain your expectations for your results and ask any questions you have about the procedure.
Depending on whether your eyelids are sagging so much that they obstruct your vision, or you have drooping bags below your eyes, our blepharoplasty surgeon, Dr. Pontell, will suggest either an upper blephoroplasty, lower blephoroplaty, or a combination of both. At our Media, Pennsylvania office near Philadelphia and Delaware, Dr. Pontell performs blepharoplasty of the upper eyelids by surgically removing sagging skin that hinders vision and causes the face to look older. During lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Pontell removes the fat deposits below the eyes, which can become more prominent with age.
In performing upper eyelid surgery, or an eyelid lift, Dr. Pontell removes extra skin that sags or reduces the field of vision. Incisions are hidden in the folds of the eyelid, and usually leave little permanent scarring. After the procedure is complete, Dr. Pontell closes the incisions with tiny sutures. Upper eyelid surgery patients at our Philadelphia-area office may wish to combine their treatment with other facial cosmetic surgery options for more enhanced results. Dr. Pontell can develop a treatment plan that fits your individual goals.
During lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Pontell first makes a tiny incision along the eyelashes, or through the pink part of the inside of the eyelid. Dr. Pontell then removes excess tissue and fat from the area underneath the eyes through the incision.
Patients generally have swelling and black and blue around their eyes after eyelid surgery that goes away after the first week. Sutures are removed a week after eyelid surgery. Patients may return to work about one week after their surgery.
To learn more about blepharoplasty, or if you are a candidate for upper or lower eyelid surgery, contact our Philadelphia-area facial plastic surgeon near Delaware. At our Media, Pennsylvania office, we can help you achieve that awake, alert look you desire, while eliminating the sagging eyelids or bags under your eyes.
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