Male Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery allows individuals to restore or enhance a youthful appearance to the eyes at almost any age. The procedure is not limited to any gender but instead can be adapted to match each patient’s goals. Dr. Nicole Langelier provides male blepharoplasty in Richmond for patients who want to boost confidence while maintaining their natural appearance.
What Is Male Blepharoplasty?
Male blepharoplasty delivers the same benefits as other eyelid surgery. The main difference lies in how the techniques are adjusted to craft results that align with the patient’s natural features. For men, Dr. Langelier aims to preserve features that maintain a masculine look while still creating a more youthful and alert expression.
Male Upper Blepharoplasty
Upper eyelid surgery for men addresses concerns such as excess skin and uneven fat in the upper eyelids. For men, these changes can lead to an appearance perceived as tired or even angry. Vital elements for how upper eyelid surgery is adjusted for men include:
- Maintaining a lower eyelid crease (this fold is lower in men than in women).
- Removing less skin for a more balanced eye size (if the eyes look too large, it can lend a feminine appearance).
Male Lower Blepharoplasty
Lower eyelid surgery for men addresses common under-eye concerns. Features such as bags, puffiness, and dark circles are all notorious for leading to a tired or aged look. Considerations in lower eyelid blepharoplasty for men include:
- Milder lifting of the lower eyelid (raising it too high can lead to a “cat-eye” look).
- Modified fat repositioning for the tear trough, as men tend to have a more pronounced tear trough (hollow area under the eye).
- Less intensive fat and skin removal to allow for milder tightening (a fuller lower lid tends to look more masculine).
Benefits of Eyelid Surgery for Men
- Look younger while still maintaining your natural masculine look
- Further enhance a masculine appearance to your eyes
- Restore a youthful, alert, and interested expression to the face
- Long-lasting results with easy maintenance routines
Male Blepharoplasty Before & After
Is Male Blepharoplasty Right for Me?
Men and women alike deserve to love who they see when they look in the mirror. If you are a man and dissatisfied with how your eye shape or under-eye area influences your appearance, then male blepharoplasty may be right for you. The procedure is open to men across all age groups, as long as you are currently in good health. Additionally, a good candidate will be able to avoid smoking for about 2 months before and after surgery.
Dr. Langelier will meet with each patient personally for a full consultation. During this visit, you can discuss the precise results you want to see. Dr. Langelier can provide examples of surgery results so you can build a plan that is tailored to your goals.
What Is the Procedure Like?
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia and sedation are administered for comfort during the procedure.
- Incisions: Dr. Langelier always exercises restraint and precision with incisions. From placement to size, incisions are created to minimize damage to your eyelid tissues. In most cases, the incisions are hidden on the inside of the eyelid, making them invisible to observers. Fat and skin are then removed or repositioned to generate the look you want. Additional techniques to add support to the lower eyelid are performed if necessary.
- Closing Incisions: Once all adjustments are complete, Dr. Langelier closes each incision carefully. An exacting technique here is required to minimize scarring and promote faster healing.
Combining Procedures
Men can have both upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time, which is ideal for crafting fully balanced results. Additionally, many men combine a brow lift with their eyelid surgery. The brow can begin to droop at an earlier age in men, which can exacerbate a tired or angry appearance. Combining eyelid surgery with a subtle and masculine brow lift can further boost the overall appearance of the face.
How Is the Recovery Period?
Dr. Langelier’s careful approach to surgery minimizes the time needed for recovery. However, patients can still expect about 1 to 2 weeks of downtime. While some patients can return to work by the end of a week, it can take longer for swelling and bruising to fade. Many patients prefer to wait until this fades around the end of the second week before returning to work and social activities.
Recovery involves four key elements for a smooth, complication-free experience:
- Avoiding physical activity until properly healed
- Taking care of the surgical sites (instructions will be provided)
- Avoiding damaging or irritating the sutured areas
- Attending follow-up visits with Dr. Langelier
Seeing Male Blepharoplasty Results: Timeline & Duration
Improvement in under-eye bags is typically seen immediately. You can begin enjoying the initial benefits after about 2 weeks. By this point, most of the swelling should go down, and the bruising should fade. Full results will be evident once residual swelling dissipates and your eyelid tissues settle. For upper eyelid results, patients can expect 5 to 10 years of full benefits. For lower eyelids, 10 years to a lifetime of benefits is expected.
Nonsurgical Eyelid Treatments for Men
Dr. Langelier also provides nonsurgical treatments such as injectables, neurotoxins, and laser therapy to address signs of aging. Much like male eyelid surgery, these treatments are adapted to preserve your natural look while reducing visible aging.
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