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Maffi Clinics’ Blog

[/av_textblock] [/av_section] [av_one_full first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”] [av_image src=’https://mafficlinics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/maffi-eyelid-surgery.jpg’ attachment=’11753′ attachment_size=’full’ align=’center’ styling=” hover=” link=” target=” caption=” font_size=” appearance=” overlay_opacity=’0.4′ overlay_color=’#000000′ overlay_text_color=’#ffffff’ animation=’fade-in’ admin_preview_bg=”][/av_image] [av_heading heading=’Tired of looking tired? Eyelid Surgery can help.’ tag=’h2′ style=’blockquote modern-quote modern-centered’ size=” subheading_active=’subheading_below’ subheading_size=’16’ padding=’5′ color=” custom_font=” admin_preview_bg=”] Eyelid surgery can make you look more rested and refreshed. [/av_heading] [/av_one_full] [av_one_third first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”][/av_one_third] [av_one_third min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”] [av_social_share title=’Share Our Post’ style=” buttons=’custom’ share_facebook=’aviaTBshare_facebook’ share_twitter=’aviaTBshare_twitter’ share_pinterest=’aviaTBshare_pinterest’ share_gplus=’aviaTBshare_gplus’ share_linkedin=’aviaTBshare_linkedin’ share_mail=’aviaTBshare_mail’] [/av_one_third] [av_one_third min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”][/av_one_third] [av_hr class=’invisible’ height=’30’ shadow=’no-shadow’ position=’center’ custom_border=’av-border-thin’ custom_width=’30%’ custom_border_color=” custom_margin_top=’30px’ custom_margin_bottom=’60px’ icon_select=’yes’ custom_icon_color=” icon=’ue8bf’ font=’entypo-fontello’ admin_preview_bg=”] [av_one_half first min_height=” vertical_alignment=” space=” custom_margin=” margin=’0px’ padding=’0px’ border=” border_color=” radius=’0px’ background_color=” src=” background_position=’top left’ background_repeat=’no-repeat’ animation=” mobile_display=”] [av_heading heading=’Eyelid Surgery (blepharoplasty) is the most powerful treatment to improve your look.’ tag=’h2′ style=’blockquote modern-quote’ size=’22’ subheading_active=” subheading_size=’15’ padding=’0′ color=” custom_font=” admin_preview_bg=”] Look younger and refreshed. [/av_heading] [av_textblock size=’15’ font_color=” color=” admin_preview_bg=”]

Eyelid surgery is more powerful than Botox, laser treatments, chemical peels, even a facelift. Improving the appearance of your eyelids will make you look more rested, refreshed and healthier.

It is by far the “biggest bang for your buck” if you are looking into doing something to improve your face.

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When the signs of aging start to bother you, eyelid surgery can be a great option. With eyelid surgery you can address the upper eyelids, the lower eyelids, or both. Upper eyelid surgery is quick, easy and can even be done in the office without general anesthesia. Lower eyelid surgery is a little more involved and will need to be done in the operating room.

When choosing your surgeon, do your homework. Choose an experienced, highly-skilled and board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Maffi is board certified with an emphasis on facial rejuvenation. He is also a member of:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons

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With time, the upper eyelid skin gets heavy and can start to rest on the lash line. It may be difficult to apply makeup because of the excess skin. The goal of the surgery is to remove the fullness, revealing more of the upper eyelid (eyeshadow space), while maintaining an upper eyelid fold that is natural and youthful. Watch our pre- and post-upper eyelid surgery video by clicking here.

Because most of the incision is concealed in the upper eyelid crease, when your eyes are open you will not be able to see it. Fortunately, the skin on our face heals extremely well, so even with the eyes shut, you will have a difficult time seeing the incision. Even if you don’t wear make-up, the incisions fade with time so that you will not be able to see them.

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The lower eyelids have more going on and a little extra work must be done to improve their appearance. It is not just a matter of extra skin, as with the uppers. 

Small natural fat pads located under the eyes may start to bulge with time. We typically refer to these as “bags” under the eyes. In addition, the lower eyelid muscle under the skin gets loose and the skin gets crinkled – both of which result in a loose, crepe-like look. If that were not enough, the tissue under the “bags” thins with time causing a hollowed out appearance.  

To address these issues we need to do surgery to remove the fat pads and tighten the loose muscle, a laser treatment for the wrinkles and crinkles in the skin, and filler or fat grafting to fill in the hollow. Future blog posts will discuss fat grafting and laser treatment options.

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Interested in learning how eyelid surgery could enhance your appearance? Call 480.505.6430 or request a eyelid surgery consultation.

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There is not a lot of down time with eyelid surgery. Here are some general post-surgery tips:

• There may be some bruising and swelling for about a week.
• The stitches will be removed after one week.
• After stitches are removed, any remaining bruising can be covered with make-up.
• Most people don’t take the pain pills we prescribe, but they are available.
• No strenuous exercise and lifting anything over 10 lbs. for a few weeks.

We are all very active these days, and although the procedure may seem a little scary it’s very doable. Before you know it, you’ll be healed, back to work and exercising, all while looking and feeling great!

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