Imagine catching your reflection and seeing bright, youthful eyes staring back at you instead of tired, drooping lids. That’s the magic of blepharoplasty: an artistic enhancement that does more than just remove excess skin and fat around your eyes. This transformative procedure turns back the clock with precision and grace, helping most patients look 10 years younger with lasting results.

Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon Matters

Think of your surgeon as a sculptor working on a masterpiece: your face. Dr. Angela Hulsey, a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon in St. Louis, Missouri, is elite when it comes to performing blepharoplasty surgery (also known as an eyelid lift or eyelid surgery). With an aesthetic eye and a professional’s precision, she crafts incredible, subtle results to revitalize your appearance.

How the Procedure Works

As we age, the skin around our eyes loses elasticity, and fat can shift or accumulate in ways that create puffiness, droopy lids, and deep under-eye bags. Blepharoplasty corrects these signs of aging by removing or repositioning tissue.

Cosmetic Upper Eyelid Lift

For the upper eyelids, the procedure involves a small incision in the lid’s natural crease, where loose skin and sometimes fat are removed or tightened. This opens up the eyes and removes that hooded, heavy look that can make you seem constantly tired or annoyed.

Functional Upper Eyelid Lift

Additionally, upper blepharoplasty can serve a functional purpose when used for ptosis repair. Ptosis is a condition where the upper eyelid droops over the eye, sometimes to the point of obstructing vision, because of an issue with the eyelid muscle. In these cases, a functional blepharoplasty may be performed to lift the eyelid by tightening this muscle to restore proper visual functionality and achieve a more alert, refreshed look.

Lower Eyelid Lift

Lower eyelid surgery targets puffiness and sagging beneath the eyes. Depending on your symptoms, the incision may be hidden inside the lower lid or just below the lash line. The goal is to smooth out the area without creating a hollow or overcorrected look.

Recovery and Results

The journey to younger-looking eyes is surprisingly manageable. While you’ll need a week or so to showcase your new look to the world, most patients find the recovery relatively comfortable. For any swelling or bruising, you may use a cold compress with a barrier (like a towel).

By week two, you’re back in action. Full results gradually appear as swelling subsides, but the difference is striking even early on. Your eyes will look brighter and more open, and better reflect how you feel on the inside.

Ready to Look More Like Yourself Again?

If your mirror shows someone who looks more tired than they feel, perhaps it’s time to consider blepharoplasty. Let Dr. Angela Hulsey show you how this refined procedure can help your outer appearance match your inner beauty. Contact us today to set up your initial consultation at our office in St. Louis.