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Vancouver Area Blepharoplasty for the Upper Lids
You may have had heavy upper eyelids your whole life, or this may be a condition that has developed with age. In any case, overhanging, droopy eyelids can contribute to a tired, aged appearance, and may even interfere with your vision. For patients from in and around Vancouver, blepharoplasty with Dr. Mathew Mosher can correct this condition, and leave you with more open, alert-looking eyes.
Patients who come to Dr. Mosher for upper eyelid surgery often complain of looking sad or tired, even when they are rested and happy. This is because excess, wrinkled skin overhanging the eyes can change your expression and create the appearance of fatigue or tension. By removing this excess tissue and skin, Dr. Mosher can "open up" the eye area and create a beautifully contoured, refreshed looking eye. Frequently, a minimally invasive Browlift or Browpexy will be performed along with upper eyelid surgery to better rejuvenate the brow and forehead areas. Dr. Mosher also specializes in creating an upper eyelid crease for Asian patients, a procedure known as "Asian blepharoplasty."
Before & After Photos
See some of the results Dr. Mosher has achieved for his cosmetic surgery patients.
Our Office
Office: (604) 888-9378 Medspa: (604) 888-9397
# 301 - 8837 201st Street, Langley BC, V2Y 0C8
To learn more about upper eyelid surgery, click here to request a consultation with Dr. Mosher at YES Medspa and Cosmetic Surgery Centre, specializing in a full range of surgical and non-surgical cosmetic options. Dr. Mosher is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has extensive experience with facial plastic surgery procedures like eyelid surgery.
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Blepharoplasty of the upper lids is surgery that is performed to remove excess skin and fat from the area which may be wrinkled, sagging, and may even obscure peripheral vision. It may be performed alone or in conjunction with a brow lift, which addresses a sagging brow and wrinkled forehead. Some of our patients in the Vancouver area need only blepharoplasty of the upper lids, while others may choose upper and lower eyelid surgery to look more youthful and awake.
Asian Blepharoplasty
Patients of Asian descent may have an eyelid crease that is very shallow to non-existent, which causes the skin beneath the brow to overhang the lashes and even part of the eye. These patients also tend to have thicker skin than Caucasian patients, and more fat in the upper lid. A highly trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Mosher understands the unique needs of Asian blepharoplasty patients, and can make the precise alterations necessary to create a more open, contoured upper eyelid that enhances rather than changes your appearance.
Your British Columbia Blepharoplasty Procedure
This surgery is typically performed at our surgery centre using local anesthesia with sedation or light general anesthesia. Dr. Mosher makes a well-concealed incision along the natural crease of the upper eyelid, and removes excess skin and fat from the area. In some cases, Dr. Mosher will alter the muscle that lifts the eyelid to correct drooping and open up the eye.
Recovery and Results
For a few days after your procedure you will probably experience mild discomfort, which is easily managed with pain medication and cool compresses. Swelling and bruising will subside over the course of 1 to 3 weeks, during which time your results will become more noticeable. At YES Medspa and Cosmetic Surgery Centre, we can help you enhance your results with skin care treatments at our Medical Spa. Or, Dr. Mosher can create a more dramatic improvement by incorporating BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dermal Facial Fillers for a more complete rejuvenation of the upper face.
If you live in or near Vancouver and want blepharoplasty information, click here to request a consultation with Dr. Mosher at his practice in Langley. You can also call YES Medspa and Cosmetic Surgery Centre at (604) 888-9378 and one of our helpful staff members will schedule your appointment.
