Category: Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery

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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Medical Conditions that Can Cause Ptosis

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Denver Facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael McCracken commonly treats a condition known as ptosis, or eyelid drooping. Ptosis can affect one or both eyes and may block or greatly reduce vision. Ptosis is common in seniors, because the natural aging process causes the muscles that lift and lower the eyelid to relax and stretch. However, not all cases of ptosis are age-related. Sometimes ptosis can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as the following:

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What Is Eyelid Ptosis?

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Ptosis is the clinical term for sagging. Eyelid ptosis is usually not a health concern (although in some cases, it may indicate an underlying medical cause), but it can be severe enough to affect vision and limit tasks like driving or reading. If your eyelids appear saggy or impede your vision, facial plastic surgeon Dr. Michael McCracken can help. Here, he explains what you need to know about eyelid ptosis and what can be done about it.

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