Blepharoplasty remains one of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. It reduces excess skin and bags around the eyes, and allows for a more rested and alert appearance. Although there are subtle differences, it works well for both men and women, and that helps keep the procedure in the top 5 year after year.

The Eyelid Lift is a quick, outpatient procedure that can be performed under local or general anesthesia. It has a short recovery period and a minimum of discomfort. I discuss Eyelid Lift Surgery in this video of a recent appearance on KRON4‘s Body Beautiful with Vicki Liviakis. The 800 number on the video was for the live show, to contact my office for additional information or to schedule a private consultation appointment, call (925) 943-6353.

This segment reviews:

• What is done during an Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)?
• What can be improved with Eyelid Surgery?
• What are the differences between Upper Eyelid Surgery and Lower Eyelid Surgery?
• How do I to treat dry eyes around the time of Blepharoplasty?
• Where are the incisions in Eyelid Rejuvenation?
• Why get Eyelid Surgery?
• Will insurance cover an Eyelid Lift?
• Can my dog have Blepharoplasty?

Many other questions are also answered in this segment, and there is more to come. If you have additional questions, feel free use the Contact Form to the left, or check out the Blepharoplasty page on DrMele.com.

While the information here, and on my main website, DrMele.com, is provided to give you some general background information, no course of treatment can be recommended without a careful medical history, and targeted physical examination. If you are interested in rejuvenating your face, and would like to take the next step, scheduling a consultation appointment is as easy as calling (925) 943-6353. I am located in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the East Bay community of Walnut Creek.

Part 2 will follow shortly, and includes eyelid lift before and after pictures.