Eyelid Surgery for Men: Pack Your Bags
May 4th, 2011
I frequently hear that nipntuck procedures for the eyes are the “best bang for the buck” to freshen the appearance of the face. It is one of the surgeries that is most popular with male patients. It is a common belief that by removing eye bags, cosmetic surgery can restore a rested and more youthful appearance. I agree. Keen competition in the business world drives more business executives to maintain both a vibrant and healthy look.
The blethoplasty procedure involves the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. It is a misconception that liposuction is used for eyelid surgery. Upper eyelids require removal of skin and a small amount of fat. Lower eyelids have fat repositioning, followed by the re-draping the skin and muscle . Only a very small amount of skin is removed from lower eyelids. Patients usually have minimal bruising and may return to work in as little as a few days. Makeup easily covers slight bruising during recovery, however it needs to be applied with a light touch.
I have a conservative approach to eye surgery and avoid that overly severe “almond eye” look that seems to be so popular in Hollywood. My patients look more rested, like they’ve just come back from vacation. Here in the Midwest, spring is a likely time for that “cosmetic surgery vacation.” I also see a slight uptick in requests for facial rejuvenation surgery, particularly eyelid surgery and facelifts during the summer months when vacation time is usually plentiful.
As I mentioned in an earlier post this week, I was recently interviewed by Bill Ward, reporter for the Minneapolis StarTribune to discuss new trends for men and cosmetic surgery .
Does Being Attractive Matter? Part 2
April 19th, 2011
Recap Part 1: Many of my patients describe concerns about specific facial features seeming out of sync, but they are not quite sure why. Asymmetry is often the cause of feeling unattractive, but sometimes patients are just bothered by changes due to aging. General attractiveness concerns that top this list include crooked noses, droopy jowls and baggy eyes.
During consultation, patients may also report feelings of diminished self-esteem, often related to their perceptions of their own attractiveness. Cosmetic surgery is very effective in correcting physical problems. By making outward changes, we can often see a positive change in a patient’s attitude toward their self-image. This attitude shift is common with both my female and male patients alike. While cosmetic surgery is certainly not the answer in every case of low self-esteem, I am pleased that many of my patients express feeling better about themselves, following surgery. Some of my patients have contributed blog posts to share their personal reflections about surgery and can be found in Patient Comments.
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