Category: Eyelid Surgery

How to Prepare for Eyelid Surgery

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Eyelid surgery is a common cosmetic surgery designed to enhance the appearance of the eyes. It improves the appearance of drooping eyelids, puffiness, and smooths out fine lines and wrinkles. The procedure is long-lasting and takes years off your appearance. The surgery itself is safe, effective, and relatively short. The recovery period is also seamless … Read more

What Is the Most Common Cause of Dermatochalasis?

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Have you noticed heavy, sagging eyelids that make your eyes look and feel weighted, perhaps even dragging down on your other features? If so, you might be dealing with dermatochalasis. But what is the most common cause of dermatochalasis? While this condition can develop for different reasons, the most frequent culprit is the natural aging … Read more

Why Do Dark Circles Develop?

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Nobody enjoys the sight of dark circles under their eyes. It can cause a rapidly aging appearance. It might indicate that you are stressed or tired. You might even get questions about your health. All of these overwhelming factors are probably making you wonder, why do dark circles develop in the first place? Are you … Read more

What Causes Ptosis?

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You may have heard of drooping or sagging eyelids or know someone with an asymmetrical eye shape. One eyelid may sit lower than the other or hang so low that it covers parts of the eye. This asymmetry creates the impression that one is consistently tired or chronically sick. This worsening condition is known as … Read more

Are You a Candidate for Asian Eyelid Surgery?

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Asian eyelid surgery, also known as double eyelid surgery, can help to enhance the already beautiful aspects of the Asian eye through contouring and shaping the natural features that make these elements great. It’s why the procedure has become so popular internationally over the past several years. Below, we look at if you are a … Read more

Is Revision Eyelid Surgery More Painful Than the First Time?

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You may have had eyelid surgery in the past but you are unsatisfied with your results. Or, perhaps you are someone who has suffered an injury and you are now dealing with drooping lids. Whatever your reason for needing revision eyelid surgery, it is imperative to make sure the job gets done right. So, is … Read more

Can I Drive Home After Eyelid Surgery?

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Eyelid surgery offers cosmetic improvements to parts of the face damaged by aging skin and ailing health. If your upper eyelids are starting to droop, or your lower eyelids are getting puffy with excess skin, then this might be a recommended procedure for you. Eyelid surgery in Denver offers your face a total refresh, tightening … Read more

How Old Should Asian Eyelid Patients Be?

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Dr. McCracken offers several specialty surgeries for patients looking to reduce the sagging skin on their eyelids. Those with a monolid are typically good candidates for Asian blepharoplasty, which adds a natural crease to the eyelid and creates a refreshing and youthful look. While each session of Asian eyelid surgery looks completely different for each … Read more

Top Reasons For Eyelid Revision Surgery

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Below, we cover the top reasons for eyelid revision surgery our patients report. An eyelid revision surgery is a type of surgery that a patient undergoes in order to correct or revise the results from a previous eyelid surgery. There are many reasons that a patient might choose to do this. Most have to do … Read more

What Do Blepharoplasty Scars Look Like?

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Eyelid surgery is a type of surgery that’s aimed towards correcting abnormalities in the eyes, whether those are aesthetic or of a more serious medical nature. Like any serious procedure, they are prone to leaving some kind of scar in their wake. Although, for this procedure, they tend to be quite mild. So below, we … Read more