If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the eyelids are the window treatments! Excess skin, protrusion of fat, and dark circles are all tell-tale signs of aging. Dr. Shari Reitzen can address all of these at her Upper East Side practice.
Most patients seeking eyelid surgery in the Upper East Side complain of looking tired all the time despite getting adequate rest. Eyelid rejuvenation can involve surgery of the upper and/or lower eyelids. Sagging skin and bulging fat are removed through well-hidden incisions, and patient satisfaction is extremely high because they can look much younger after a blepharoplasty. This procedure truly brightens up the face, and is one of board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Reitzen’s primary procedures.
Blepharoplasty on the Upper East Side can do far more than simply improve the appearance of the eyes — it can restore a youthful, refreshed look while also addressing certain functional concerns. Depending on your needs, the procedure can achieve the following:
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Dr. Shari Reitzen strives to provide individualized care and results that are both beautiful and natural in every procedure she approaches. She is a double board-certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon serving Manhattan’s Upper East Side, and she is highly favored among her patients for her exceptional results. Dr. Reitzen achieves beautiful results by putting her patients first and closely listening as they discuss their areas of concern. Her goal is to safely deliver a natural look that doesn’t appear overdone — just rejuvenated. Now with two locations to better accommodate her patients, Dr. Reitzen is here to help you look your best.
What is eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)?
What concerns can eyelid surgery address?
Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
What is the difference between upper and lower eyelid surgery?
How long does eyelid surgery take?
What type of anesthesia is used for eyelid surgery?
What is the recovery time after blepharoplasty?
When will I see results from eyelid surgery?
Are the results of eyelid surgery permanent?
Who performs eyelid surgery at the Upper East Side practice?
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and puffiness from the upper and/or lower eyelids to create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
Blepharoplasty can reduce sagging upper eyelid skin, under-eye bags, puffiness, and drooping eyelids, and can also improve vision if excess skin is obstructing the line of sight.
Good candidates are generally healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations who have excess eyelid skin, puffiness, or drooping eyelids, and no significant eye or thyroid conditions.
Upper eyelid surgery focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the upper lids, while lower eyelid surgery addresses under-eye bags, puffiness, and skin laxity in the lower lids. Some patients choose both for full rejuvenation.
Upper eyelid surgery typically takes about one hour, while lower eyelid surgery usually takes around 90 minutes, depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Upper eyelid surgery can often be performed under local anesthesia in the office, while lower eyelid surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia.
Most patients experience about one week of initial recovery. Swelling, bruising, and temporary discomfort are common, and sutures are usually removed after one week.
Initial improvements are visible after swelling decreases, with final results typically apparent around six weeks after surgery.
Results are long-lasting, though natural aging will continue over time. Many patients enjoy a refreshed appearance for many years after the procedure.
Eyelid surgery is performed by Dr. Shari Reitzen, a double board-certified ENT and facial plastic surgeon known for delivering natural-looking, individualized results.
