> A Sound Approach to Upper Eyelid Surgery
While there are those who consider cosmetic eyelid to be a surgical procedure of the modern times it actually finds its roots back to as early as the first century AD, when Aulus Cornelius Celsus, a Roman, described in De Re Medica the removal of skin for ‘relaxed upper eyelids’. In the tenth century, Arabian surgeons are said to have devised techniques to eliminate excess skin folds in the upper eyelid that impaired vision. An upper eyelid surgery may be performed for functional or aesthetic reasons. While for those who need this surgery due to medical conditions such as trauma to the eyelid, inflammation, etc, it clears the line of vision; there are those who want cosmetic eyelid surgery for purely aesthetic reasons. For the latter the surgery helps remove the puffy and droopy look of the eyelids.
A sound approach to upper eyelid surgery
It is important to understand the basic upper eyelid surgery process in order to comprehend the manner in which it will effect the relation of the upper eyelid to the eyebrow. Upper eyelid surgery requires incisions to be made at the natural crease of the eyelids and then the surgeon works out the excess skin, fat and muscle. After which the incisions are closed with tiny and fine sutures. The surgery aims to improve the functionality and appearance of the eyelids. For a sounder approach to upper eyelid surgery it has to be understood and accepted that the upper eyelid and the eyebrow are one entity and not two independent ones. This is vital as the relation between the two is close and is evident in any upper eyelid surgery.
Thus, for a sound approach to upper eyelid surgery the features and abnormalities of the eyebrow need to be considered and dealt with. A brow lift may be required to be done in conjunction with the upper eyelid surgery to get the best effect. This is especially true of cases where the eyebrows are below the orbital rim. However in cases where the fat in the upper eyelid is less a brow lift may make the eyelid look hollow, as also would removal of excessive fat from the region. One must consider more then eyelids in cosmetic surgery and thus a sounder approach is needed. We consider all aspects of a patients appearance before agreeing to cosmetic eyelid surgery at our Honolulu Hawaii clinic.
Every case of upper eyelid surgery needs to be dealt with individually and there is no specific formula that can be used to ensure the best effects. Thus it is crucial that you select a surgeon who is competent and experienced not only in cosmetic eyelid surgery. Also you want to select a surgeon who lets you know of all aspects of the surgery and also decides on the extent of the surgery based on a physical examination of the facial features.
Honolulu, Hawaii based Dr. Michael Pasquale is renowned for his work in cosmetic eyelid surgery and the fact that he has a sound approach to upper eyelid surgery that is holistic deserves your consideration. He has completed his entire residency in plastic surgery and also has to his credit earned a 2-year training certificate in cosmetic surgery from NYU Downtown, Manhattan. Also Honolulu, Hawaii is a great place to relax and recuperate from the upper eyelid surgery.
