Category: Eyelid Surgery

Does Blepharoplasty Last Forever?

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As you age, the first signs often show up around your eyes. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, and puffy eyelids can make you look tired and much older than you are. However, cosmetic intervention can help take years off your face for the long run. You may wonder, does blepharoplasty last forever? Below you will … Read more

Why Are My Eyebrows Sagging?

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Sagging eyebrows can be caused by a variety of factors. No matter what the cause, the effect of sagging eyebrows makes you look tired and much older than you are. You may wonder, why are my eyebrows sagging? It may be certain lifestyle factors, aging, or even genetics. Below you will find more information on … Read more

Tips for Improving Eyelid Surgery Recovery

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Eyelid surgery is an amazing way to take years off your face. The effects of natural aging, poor lifestyle habits, and genetics can wreak havoc on your eyes. Fine lines, wrinkles, bags, sagging skin, and upper eyelid overhang can age you and impact your self-confidence. If you have decided to get upper eyelid surgery, you … Read more

Celebrities Who Have Had Eyelid Surgery

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If you are unhappy with the look of your eyes, you are not alone. Due to the effects of aging, poor lifestyle habits, and even genetics, many people experience eyelid sagging at some point. Saggy, tired eyelids can make you look years older. Because of this, there is no shame in getting eyelid surgery to … Read more

Will I Have Sagging Eyelids? At What Age?

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There are numerous impacts of the natural aging process, including body and facial changes. While the process of natural aging is inevitable, there are ways you can slow it down. From skin care to cosmetic procedures, there are endless ways to ensure you maintain your youthful appearance. One of the most common and noticeable issues … Read more

What You Can Do to Rejuvenate Tired-Looking Eyes

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Do your eyes look perpetually tired, despite getting adequate rest? You’re not alone. The eyes are one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging, and as a result can develop a chronically fatigued expression.

Read on as our experienced facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael McCracken, discusses how he can help rejuvenate the appearance of tired-looking eyes and give you a more youthful appearance.

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Avoiding a Pulled or Surprised Look after Eyelid or Eyebrow Surgery

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Nowadays with all of the excellent, experienced doctors practicing facial plastic surgery, there’s no reason why someone seeking eyelid or eyebrow surgery should end up looking perpetually surprised, pulled or frozen. There are so many talented surgeons with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver beautiful results that don’t distort a person’s natural facial expressions. Unfortunately, inexperienced or careless doctors can make critical mistakes during surgery that compromise the results of surgery.

Here, top rated facial plastic surgeon Michael McCracken discusses some of the missteps that can lead to a patient looking pulled or surprised after surgery.

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When to Perform Laser Resurfacing with Blepharoplasty

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Although laser skin resurfacing and eyelid surgery (a.k.a., blepharoplasty) can both rejuvenate the eye area, they are distinctly different. The procedures can be performed separately or, in some cases, combined into one operation for more powerful anti-aging results. Read on as Dr. Michael McCracken of McCracken Eye and Face Institute discusses when it is normally appropriate to perform laser skin resurfacing with blepharoplasty.

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What to Expect During Blepharoplasty Recovery

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Everyone’s recovery from blepharoplasty (a.k.a., eyelid surgery) is unique, based on factors such as their age, health, skin type and the specific procedure that was performed. Although Dr. Michael McCracken of McCracken Eye and Face Institute cannot predict with complete accuracy what your recovery will be like, he will provide detailed aftercare instructions and guidelines to adhere to after surgery. What follows is a general idea of what to expect after blepharoplasty.

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5 Myths about Eyelid Surgery

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Every year, thousands of adults have eyelid surgery (a.k.a., blepharoplasty) to restore a youthful appearance to the eye area. But despite how common eyelid surgery is, there are still myths and misinformation circulating about the procedure. In this post, Denver facial plastic surgeon Michael McCracken dispels the top five myths about eyelid surgery.

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