Eyelid Surgery

Aesthetic eyelid surgery is performed to increase the appearance of eyelids which may result from aging as well as inherited traits. From his office in South Florida, Dr. Shuster has used a variety of advanced techniques to refresh the eyelid appearance of adults of all ages. If you are experiencing any one or a combination of the following conditions, you may be an ideal candidate for aesthetic eyelid surgery:

• Puffy or swollen appearance to the upper eyelids resulting in eyes which appear tired or fatigued
• Excess skin sagging from the upper eyelids
• Upper eyelids which are obscured as a result of excessive skin
• Fine wrinkles and excess skin of the lower eyelids contain
• Dark circles and bags under the eyes

Aesthetic eyelid surgery can usually correct these problems, though other treatments may also be considered. For example, if the upper eyelid condition is accompanied by sagging of the eyebrows, then a Brow lift may be recommended. Smoothing of crow's feet may be done with Botox treatments. Circles beneath the eyes caused by dark pigmentation may be treated with a bleaching solution or chemical peel. Dr. Shuster can provide further information on these ancillary procedures.

Your Personal Consultation

During the initial consultation, you will be asked to look in a mirror and point out exactly what you would like to see improved through aesthetic eyelid surgery. This will help Dr. Shuster understand your expectations and determine the best way to achieve them.

To arrange for a personal consultation, you can contact our office in South Florida by email, or by phone at 954-961-5500. You can also arrange for a Virtual Consultation .

How is Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery Performed?

One of several surgical techniques may be suggested to improve the appearance of your eyelids. The particular technique that Dr. Shuster recommends will depend on many factors such as the amount of excess fat and skin in the eyelid areas, the position of your eyebrows, and the condition of muscles around your eyelids.

For upper eyelid surgery, generally an incision is hidden within the natural fold of the upper eyelid and extends slightly beyond the outside corner into the laugh lines or other existing creases. Through this incision, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed. Because the incision follows the natural contour of the upper eyelid, it will be well camouflaged when healed.

For lower eyelid surgery, often Dr. Shuster may decide that the best approach for removing excess fat is through an incision placed inside the lower eyelid. This technique requires no external incision, but it cannot be used to remove excess skin. A chemical peel may sometimes be used in conjunction with this method to tighten the lower eyelid skin.

In some cases, an incision is hidden just below the lower lashes. Through this incision, excess skin, muscle and fat are removed, or fat may be redistributed to eliminate puffiness or bulges. Other adjustments to correct special problems such as muscle laxity may be performed. As in upper eyelid surgery, the incision is well camouflaged by natural creases.

Understanding Risks

Because of individual factors, not everyone will achieve the same results from eyelid surgery. Fortunately, significant complications from aesthetic eyelid surgery are infrequent. Every year, many thousands of people undergo successful eyelid surgery, experience no major problems and are pleased with the results. Some of the potential complications that may be discussed with you include hematoma (an accumulation of blood under the skin that may require removal), infection and reactions to anesthesia. Following the surgery, there can be a feeling of dryness or irritation in the eye that requires treatment. There is a possibility of a temporary decrease in sensation of the eyelid skin or impaired eyelid function that sometimes may need to be corrected by additional surgery. You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions of Dr. Shuster, both before and after your eyelid surgery.

The goal of Dr. Shuster and the entire staff in his South Florida office is to make your surgical experience as easy, comfortable, and safe for you as possible.

Results of Your Eyelid Surgery

Aesthetic eyelid surgery has the effect of making you look more rested, refreshed and alert. Since the healing process is gradual, you should expect to wait at least several weeks to get an accurate picture of the results of your eyelid surgery. Incisions will fade over a number of months until they become barely visible. The results of aesthetic eyelid surgery are long lasting, but they may be affected by your heredity and lifestyle factors. Removal of fat from your eyelids, which is usually the cause of puffiness and bags, is permanent, and these conditions generally will not recur. The skin continues to age, however, and skin laxity along the fine wrinkling of the eyelid area may, at some point, return. Sometimes loss of tone in the forehead causes additional sagging of the eyebrows, which mimics a recurrence of drooping upper eyelids. If this happens, correction may require a brow lift or a secondary eyelid procedure.

Maintaining a Strong Relationship with Dr. Shuster

You will return to Dr. Shuster's office for follow-up care at prescribed intervals, at which time your progress will be evaluated. Please remember that your relationship with Dr. Shuster does not end immediately following your eyelid surgery. If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, or need additional information at a later time, you should contact our South Florida office using the Broward or Miami Beach numbers.

Visit our Location Page for driving directions to our South Florida office, conveniently located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

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