Our faces are often the first place to show signs of aging. There are many facial cosmetic procedures available for patients who want to eliminate wrinkles, lines, furrows, and sagging skin. One of the most popular facial cosmetic procedures is blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, as the eyes are often the first facial features to show noticeable aging. Atlanta plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Hunter Moyer performs blepharoplasty on both upper and/or lower eyelids to eliminate “tired eyes” and restore a youthful appearance.

To rejuvenate the eye area, Dr. Moyer removes excess skin, muscle and fat from the upper eyelid. Lower eyelid surgery removes excess skin along with under-eye bags. Using a technique pioneered at Emory Hospital, Dr. Moyer corrects the lower eyelid while restoring volume to the cheeks for a more rested appearance. Dr. Moyer carefully makes small incisions along the natural creases of the eyelid skin to minimize scarring. Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Moyer can perform blepharoplasty on both eyelids or on the upper or lower eyelid only.

Blepharoplasty is commonly combined with other facial procedures for overall rejuvenation. Since eyelid surgery only addresses the eye area, patients can choose a necklift, brow lift or facelift procedure to tighten excess skin and smooth wrinkles and lines. It is also important for patients to maintain their plastic surgery results with non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments. Minimally invasive treatments such as cosmetic injectables, chemical peels, and laser skin resurfacing help prevent signs of aging from appearing in the future.

If you are interested in facial rejuvenation, contact us at our Cumming or Atlanta office today. Be sure to connect with Dr. Moyer on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and updates.