Eye Lid Surgery Fort Myers
Eye lid surgery is also referred to as blepharoplasty. Visit Elmquist Eye Group in Fort Myers or Cape Coral to find out if the procedure can help you achieve a more youthful appearance.
Your eyes are in capable hands at Elmquist Eye Group. We have been listed at Angie’s List since 2008, where we have maintained an “A” rating and are one of very few Southwest Florida ophthalmology and optometry practices to perform well enough to consistently earn their Super Service Award.
We take great pride in providing everyone in the family, from children to seniors, with personalized care. Serving Southwest Florida for more than two decades, E. Trevor Elmquist, DO, his partner Kate Wagner, OD, and his associates Sarah Eccles-Brown, MD, and Nina Burt, OD, offer wide-ranging expertise in the most up-to-date eye care.
Dr. Elmquist has been selected as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. He and Dr. Eccles-Brown are ophthalmologists and surgeons who are board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and fellows of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Drs. Wagner and Burt are skilled board certified optometrists.
How Blepharoplasty Improves the Signs of Aging
Your eyes have a big impact on the appearance of the rest of your face. Sagging eyelids can make you look tired and older than you feel. A younger-looking face, on the other hand, can boost your self-esteem and self-confidence.
Depending on the extent of the surgery, blepharoplasty can reduce under-eye bags, sagging upper lids, and puffiness around the eyes. This opens up the appearance of the eyes and makes you look more awake and refreshed. It can also reduce wrinkles and creases, and can minimize the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
Will Blepharoplasty Rid Me of Crow’s Feet?
Blepharoplasty is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower lid areas only. It is not designed to remove wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye (i.e. crow’s feet) or sagging brows.
Who are Good Candidates for Blepharoplasty?
The best candidates for blepharoplasty are men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles and realistic expectations from surgery. Most patients are over 35 years of age, but if your droopy eyelids are hereditary, you may decide to have eyelid surgery at a younger age.
Is Recovery Lengthy?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort after blepharoplasty. There may be some swelling and/or bruising that lasts for 7 to 10 days. Although you can usually resume your normal routine within a few days, it is wise to avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks.
Elmquist Eye Group provides a complete range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions, such as presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, and dry eyes, as well as refractive cataract surgery, LASIK surgery, glaucoma laser surgery, eyelid surgery, and other procedures.
If you would like to know more about eye lid surgery, call Elmquist Eye Group in Fort Myers today at (239) 936-2020 to schedule an appointment. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have.