Your eyes are one of the first features people notice about you. Beautiful and youthful-looking eyes can make a big impression — but the thin and highly delicate skin around our eyes is often the first part of the face to reveal the signs of aging.
With more than 25 years of experience, our esteemed, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Funt, specializes in procedures that rejuvenate the eye area, helping patients reclaim their youthful outlook.
The Impact of Aging on Your Eyes
Aging can lead to several changes in the appearance of your eyes. The skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive, making it prone to wrinkles, sagging, and puffiness. These changes can cause you to look older, tired, or even sad. The most common age-related issues include:
- Eyelid drooping: The skin above your eyes and below your eyebrows may begin to sag due to elasticity loss over time. This may make it hard to see your upper eyelids.
- Puffiness and bags: Fat deposits can build up under the eyes, leading to puffiness and under-eye bags.
- Fine lines and wrinkles: Crow’s feet and fine lines develop around the eyes due to repeated facial expressions and the natural breakdown of collagen and elastin.
- Dark circles: Thinning skin and volume loss can make dark circles more prominent, contributing to a tired appearance.
In addition to cosmetic concerns, aging can cause such significant upper eyelid drooping that the skin partly obscures vision. This condition, called ptosis, can significantly affect your quality of life and may worsen if untreated.
Solutions for Aging Eyes
Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, is an effective way to resolve all the problems discussed above. Dr. Funt tailors the procedure to your unique facial anatomy and appearance goals. He can remove extra fat and skin and tighten the muscles supporting your eyelids.
Some patients need only upper or lower blepharoplasty, but many have both procedures at once. When it comes to improving the appearance of your eyes, blepharoplasty is the most effective surgical solution for a refreshed, youthful appearance.
Dr. Funt often combines blepharoplasty with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as brow lifts or facelifts, to achieve more comprehensive results. These combinations can address multiple signs of aging simultaneously, providing a harmonious and balanced facial appearance.
Ready to Transform Your Eyes?
Want to see real-life examples of eyelid surgery? Check out our blepharoplasty gallery, where you can see the impressive transformations of men and women of all ages. Or, if you’re looking for immediate eye-area improvements but aren’t ready for surgery, we offer treatments like Botox, fillers, and laser skin tightening in our Roslyn Heights and Woodmere offices.
Call our office at (516) 295-0404 or contact us online to schedule your consultation with Dr. Funt and explore your treatment options now.
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