The areas around the eyes and between the brows are often the first areas on the face to exhibit signs of aging. Individuals with furrowed brows, droopy eyelids, or under-eye bags may appear older than they really are. In addition, wrinkles and excess skin in these areas can make it appear as though individuals are tired, sad, or angry even when they are not. Dr. Ann Letourneau performs eyelid and brow lift surgery to reduce or eliminate the visible effects that aging can have on facial features.
Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Letourneau can perform upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, or both. Upper eyelid surgery is designed to remove the excess skin and fat that cause the upper eyelids to droop or sag. The skin and fat are removed through small incisions that are carefully made in the creases of the upper eyelids so that any scarring will be virtually unnoticeable.
Lower eyelid surgery is performed to remove the excess fat and skin that cause bags to develop under the eyes. These incisions are placed discreetly beneath the lower eyelashes. Depending on the patient’s needs, fat deposits are sometimes repositioned or transferred from other areas on the body to the cheeks in order to create a firmer, smoother appearance.
Both upper and lower eyelid surgery are performed to help individuals look more alert, refreshed, and youthful. "≥ about these procedures, please contact the offices of plastic surgeon Ann Letourneau today.
The brow lift, also known as the forehead lift, is performed to reduce or eliminate the wrinkles and lines that develop on the brow as a result of aging. The procedure is also performed to reposition drooping eyebrows to a higher position on the face. In a traditional brow lift, excess skin and tissues are removed through an incision made across the top of the brow behind the hairline. In an endoscopic brow lift procedure, skin and tissues are removed through smaller incisions that require a shorter healing period. The type of brow lift performed often depends on the age of the patient and the amount of skin that is to be removed.
The brow lift is often performed in conjunction with face lift and neck lift surgery as part of a complete facial rejuvenation plan.
To learn more about eyelid and brow lift procedures that can reduce or eliminate wrinkles, droopy eyelids, and under-eye bags, contact our plastic surgery offices today.
Contact Dr. Ann Letourneau for information on what plastic surgery from a qualified plastic surgeon in Port Jefferson, NY can do for you.
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