Eyelid Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic Blepharoplasty)

Cosmetic plastic surgery of the eyelids where fat, excess skin, bags, pouches, and wrinkles in the area of the eyes are removed to produce a more open and awake appearance is a major benefit of eye plastic surgery. San Francisco Blepharoplasty eyelid surgeon, Dr. Maas regularly performs eyelid lift surgery as a stand alone procedure or as part of a more extensive procedure, such as a brow lift or a facelift.

Blepharoplasty

Cosmetic Blepharoplasty can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids to remove skin, protruding muscle, and/or fatty tissue. In these procedures, incisions are made in the natural skin folds of the eyelids, making them virtually unnoticeable after healing. Healing time is minimized by careful surgical technique which, in many cases, can be performed in the office or as an outpatient procedure.

Excerpts from Dr. Maas's most recent research and clinical papers: 

Eyelid skin is the thinnest in the body with relatively sparse subcutaneous fat. This allows free movement of the lid in closure and blinking. The upper eyelid skin is thinner than in the lower lid. The skin itself has many fine hairs as well as sebaceous and sweat glands. Healing occurs quickly in this area and scarring is usually minute.

San Francisco plastic surgeon Corey Maas, M.D. specializes in a variety of cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery techniques at The Maas Clinic in Northern California. These include permanent laser hair removal, photo facial rejuvenation, cosmetic injections (Restylane, Botox, Radiesse, Collagen and Juvederm), plastic surgery face lift, brow lift surgery and cosmetic nose surgery. Visit the San Francisco practice of Dr. Mass to learn more about these procedures.