Revitalize Your Gaze: Blepharoplasty by Dr. Stella in Seattle

The natural aging process often manifests around our eyes, resulting in sagging skin and a fatigued, aged look. Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery, emerges as a transformative solution to address these concerns and revive a more refreshed, revitalized appearance.

Considerations for candidacy:

• Sagging, Tired Eyes: If you experience sagging skin around the eyes causing a weary appearance, blepharoplasty can effectively rejuvenate your look.
• Puffy Lower Eyelids: Excess fat in the lower eyelids can create puffiness or "bags" that blepharoplasty can skillfully address, delivering a smoother under-eye contour.
• Genetic Under-Eye Bags: Even in younger individuals, genetic factors can lead to under-eye bags. Eyelid surgery offers a dramatic improvement in such cases, enhancing their overall appearance.
• Enhanced Visual Clarity: In instances where excess eyelid skin impedes your vision, blepharoplasty not only enhances aesthetics but also contributes to improved visual fields, potentially enhancing your eyesight.

Setting Realistic Expectations:

It's important to understand that while blepharoplasty offers remarkable benefits, it's not a treatment for dark circles, fine lines, or sagging eyebrows. However, it stands as a powerful tool to rejuvenate your eyes and leave you looking and feeling more vibrant.

At The Stella Center, we prioritize your comfort and well-being throughout your eyelid surgery experience. Dr. Stella ensures a relaxed and tranquil procedure for every patient, employing a consistent approach to sedation and anesthesia.

Ensuring a Calm Procedure:

• Sedative and Local Anesthetic: For a soothing experience, all patients receive an oral sedative to induce relaxation and ease any pre-surgery anxiety. Coupled with a local anesthetic, this combination guarantees a comfortable and pain-free procedure.

Understanding the Procedure:

• Upper Eyelid Surgery: Dr. Stella meticulously marks incision points along the natural lines of your upper eyelids, allowing for discreet scarring. Excess fat is skillfully repositioned or removed, along with any loose muscle and skin. The incisions are then finely sutured for minimal scarring.
• Lower Eyelid Surgery: Incisions are strategically made either inside or outside the eyelid, ensuring scars are virtually invisible. The choice of incision placement is based on individual needs. Dr. Stella employs dissolving sutures to delicately close the incisions, promoting optimal healing.
• Location and Duration: The surgery takes place either at our office or an outpatient surgical center. The duration varies depending on the extent of the surgery but typically lasts between 1 to 3 hours.

Recovery and Aftercare:

• Swift Recovery: Most patients experience minimal downtime post-surgery, quickly resuming their daily activities within days. Any discomfort is managed with prescribed pain medications, supplemented by eyedrops and ointment to aid the healing process.