1. choosing the right cosmetic surgeon

“Eyelid surgery not only requires a thorough knowledge of facial anatomy and a keen eye for aesthetic detail, but also the ability to adjust surgical techniques to the needs of an individual patient and create results that look natural for his or her ethnicity, age, gender and unique facial features.” – American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

2. WHAT KIND OF SURGERY DO YOU NEED

Assessing your needs and wants is part of my job. So, in some cases you might have something in mind as to what you need and then it turns out the technique we can use differs from what you originally thought. Meaning… Consulting a plastic surgeon before making up your mind is the ideal thing to do. There are differing kinds of surgeries such as: Upper Eyelid, Lower Eyelid, and combined eyelid surgery. A combined eyelid surgery would include a brow lift in some cases.

3. RECOVERY TIME

This is considered an outpatient procedure therefore it can last from 40 to 2 hours. During the first and second week, expect some bruising and eye swelling, with an usual feeling of tightness.  You can carry on with normal life after a period of time and even take short trips but not without your surgeon’s clearance.

4. METHODS TO COPE

Keeping your head elevated and applying cold compresses can help a tremendous lot. Keep away from spending too much time on the computer. Wear sunglasses and avoid strong lighting. Avoid straining or bending down for at least 4 weeks.

5. maintenance

Remember that maintaining a healthy lifestyle will do wonders for your results. For example, a balanced diet, good skincare and applying sunscreen works like a charm. This procedure will help you maintain a youthful look that can last for years and years to come. However, the healthy lifestyle is of great influence with any cosmetic surgery (Sorry smokers, but this includes no smoking! Try to quit. It will always be better for you in the long run). Fillers or botox injections can also help if need be after quite some time.

“When performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, eyelid surgery is a safe, rewarding procedure with long-lasting benefits. The best way to learn how eyelid surgery might help you is to consult with a board certified cosmetic surgeon.” – American Board of Cosmetic Surgery

If you have any questions or would like a consultation, give us a call.

Lack of Sleep Ages Your Skin

“Most people have experienced sallow skin and puffy eyes after a few nights of missed sleep. But it turns out that chronic sleep loss can lead to lackluster skin, fine lines, and dark circles under the eyes.

When you don’t get enough sleep, your body releases more of the stress hormone cortisol. In excess amounts, cortisol can break down skin collagen, the protein that keeps skin smooth and elastic.

Sleep loss also causes the body to release too little human growth hormone. When we’re young, human growth hormone promotes growth. As we age, it helps increase muscle mass, thicken skin, and strengthen bones.

“It’s during deep sleep — what we call slow-wave sleep — that growth hormone is released,” says sleep expert Phil Gehrman, PhD. “It seems to be part of normal tissue repair — patching the wear and tear of the day.”

Don’t deprive your skin from a good night’s sleep. Think of sleep as nourishment for the body. It is as essential as food and water. When you sleep your body removes dead blood and dead brain cells, so it can replace them with new ones. Get rid of 60% of your toxins by resting. If you don’t want your skin to appear dry, get breakouts, or redness then put in the hours for that much needed beauty rest.

“That’s why using skin care products that keep your skin at a slightly acidic level (so it keeps moisture in and bacteria out)” – Cosmopolitan

Eating balanced meals also creates a positive domino effect in the body. Not only to maintain your figure, but also to help you keep that glowing skin we all want. I tell most of my patient’s about the importance of a good skincare routine, but also the imperative need for a good sleep.  A good sleep will help you avoid: dark circles. As tempting as it is to binge watch a show on Netflix or perhaps even scroll through your phone for unread messages or roll down that Instagram feed can have a negative effect. You expose yourself to blue daylight spectrum light and this keeps you awake and prevents you from falling asleep and entering the REM stage, which is crucial.

For more information, don’t be afraid to contact us and ask questions. We’re more than glad to answer them.