Age-related changes in the body are an unfortunate reality that we all must deal with. These changes are especially distressing for people who take great care of their general appearance. If you are experiencing sagging or wrinkles around your eyelids, you are not alone. Men determined to stave off these effects and retain a youthful and masculine appearance should consider upper or lower blepharoplasty. To provide you with peace of mind, Chicago Oculofacial Consultants’ team of oculofacial surgeons in Chicago will discuss the most common concerns for men considering eyelid surgery, along with how blepharoplasty works, what issues men can address with this treatment, and what makes someone a viable candidate.
Understanding Blepharoplasty for Men
At Chicago Oculofacial Consultants, there are two primary types of blepharoplasty available for men. These treatments are highly personalized while focusing on overall age reduction. The procedure also maintains your unique characteristics and enhances your masculine features.
Male blepharoplasty procedures typically fall into one or both of the following categories:
Upper Eyelid Surgery
The thin skin of the upper eyelid may give way to wrinkles, sun damage, and loss of elasticity due to age. Over time, you may develop drooping lids, which can result in a tired or sickly appearance. In severe cases, this drooping can even affect your ability to see clearly. Upper eyelid surgery will have men looking refreshed by removing excess skin and tightening the tissue that remains.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Just as the upper eyelids can develop wrinkles and loose skin, the lower eyelids can develop dark circles and puffy bags. Excessive sun exposure and aging both contribute to this visual change, though physical injury can also play a part. Lower blepharoplasty removes or repositions fat and tightens skin, restoring a firmer and more youthful lower eye area. Many men combine upper and lower blepharoplasty to create a totally rejuvenated appearance.
Preserving Your Masculinity with Male Blepharoplasty
A concern that most men have about eyelid surgery is whether the eyelid changes will help them retain their masculine features. A primary benefit of blepharoplasty for men is its customizability. Every blepharoplasty is tailored to the individual. Surgeons consider eye shape, skin condition, and the degree of wrinkles or puffiness to make sure they know what changes are required to ensure your eyelids retain their masculine shape. Whether your blepharoplasty is to correct impaired vision or solely for aesthetic reasons, you will achieve a refreshed and manly look after your short surgery recovery period.
Becoming a Candidate for Male Eyelid Surgery
Many men also wonder if they are qualified for blepharoplasty. A one-on-one consultation with a surgeon can help you understand if you are a candidate for blepharoplasty and help your surgeon understand your goals for the procedure.
For the most part, qualified eyelid surgery candidates have the following characteristics:
- They have puffiness, excessive tissue, or drooping skin either above or below the eyelids.
- There are a number of highly visible wrinkles or fine lines around their eyes.
- Their eyelids droop so low that they impair vision.
- Skin trauma and sunburns have damaged the areas around their eyes.
Aside from these symptoms, which would be addressed with blepharoplasty, candidates for the surgery should be in good health. Your surgical team will make sure that you know exactly what to expect both before and after your procedure so you can undergo treatment and recovery with knowledge and confidence about your future. With long-lasting results, most men enjoy their new look for many years after their procedure.
Look and Feel Younger with Male Eyelid Surgery
After recovering from blepharoplasty, men can spend years enjoying a restored, more youthful look. You can prolong these results even further by employing proper skincare measures and always using sun protection when you go outside.
Male blepharoplasty is an excellent way to combat the signs of aging and maintain a robust, masculine look. At Chicago Oculofacial Consultants, we tailor our procedures to meet the unique needs of our patients so they can achieve their desired results every time.
If you are ready to look great and feel your best again, schedule a consultation with our team of experts today.
