Is Blepharoplasty for me?

Posted January 21, 2019 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Videos, Videos - Non Surgical Procedures

Are you looking for a way to appear more energetic and reclaim your youth? Have you noticed that you brows are lower than before? Or that there is excessive tissue over your lower lid that was not there before? Then blepharoplasty maybe the right surgical procedure for you.

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty is simply another term for eye lid surgery and refers to the upper eyelid, the lower eyelid, or both. This surgical procedure is designed to remove sagging skin from the eye area and improve the overall appearance of the eye. It can reduce puffiness around the eye and help with patients who may have obstructed vision.

Benefits of this Procedure

• *Decrease Puffiness
• *Bye Bye Bags
• *Removes Fatty deposits above or below the eyes
• *Removes excessive skin on your eyelids that may impair your vision.

What is this procedure like?

Blepharoplasty is an out patient procedure that is performed often using a local anesthesia with sedation. It can take up to several hours depending on the extent of the surgery. Most patients return home the same day but you must have someone drive you home and preferably stay with you that first night. During the procedure, incisions are made in the crease of the upper eyelid or below the lash line on the lower lid. The excess fat and skin are removed and the incision is then carefully closed with tiny sutures. This procedure maybe combine with a brow lift or a facelift.

Downtime?

After a blepharoplasty you can expect this type of recovery

• *Stitches are ususally removed after one week
• *Plan on returning to work 2-3 weeks after surgery
• *You may exercise & other more strenuous activities after 3 weeks.
• *Your scars will be well concealed and will fade. They progressively continue to get lighter and lighter over the course of the next 6 months until the are undetectable.

Experienced, Knowledgeable, Certified and Caring . . .

Ashley Wendt, Licensed Aesthetician-PLHT

Ashley is a licensed state certified Aesthetician in Texas, California, and Wisconsin since 2003. Her expertise includes an extensive knowledge and certifications in Facials, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, IPL & Laser Treatments, Cosmetic Injections, Eyelash Extensions, and numerous pharmaceutical grade skin care products. She prides herself in her ability to provide the highest level of customer satisfaction while educating her clients so that they understand their skin and how they may achieve maximum efficacy through treatments & at home product use.

She is always more than happy to assist you with any questions or concerns regarding the treatments in the office. She continues to expand her knowledge of the latest advances in skincare technology and looks forward to bringing that to all of her clients here in the Coastal Bend.

“I absolutely love what I do and love working with my clients to make them feel more confident and beautiful”

Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family and running after her two little ones, Yoga, and exploring her surroundings here in Texas with her husky pup.

Please email skin@corpuschristiplastics.com for more information. Call us at: (361) 888-7417