Male Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
How you view your world often depends on how you see yourself. So, how do you see yourself? When you look in the mirror in the morning, do you see someone who looks exhausted even after a good night's sleep? Do you see unsightly bags under your eyes. Maybe, it's hard to tell, due to sagging lids that obstruct your view? Not exactly how you want to be seen, or worse, thought of: uninspired, lethargic... old, or at least, older than you really are. But, that's what can happen as tiny fat deposits gradually form above and below the eyes and the muscles begin to sag.
So, what's a man to do?
In 2007, tens of thousand of men found male eyelid surgery to not only be the answer to that question, but also the solution to signs of aging around the eyes caused by:
- Time / gravity
- Genetics
- Ultraviolet rays
Eyelid surgery for men was performed in the United States 34,896 times in 2007, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). During the procedure, your plastic surgeon eliminates the fatty deposits and, in some instances, sagging muscle and skin as well. The result is a rejuvenated look, and one that you should expect to enjoy for close to a decade.
As they like to say in those informercials... but wait, there's more!
If sagging skin impairs your vision, the facial rejuvenating procedure is often considered reconstructive surgery and, thus, may be covered by your insurance.
So, what does male eyelid surgery cost? The table below has the answer, along with a lot more important information for men considering an eyelid lift.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Eyelid Surgery for Men |
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| a.k.a.: | Blepharoplasty, eyelid lift |
| Types of Blepharoplasty for Men: | Upper - incisions are made along the natural creases of the eyelids
Closed - incisions are made either beneath your lashes or inside the eyelids |
| The Numbers: | 34,896 male blepharoplasty procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To eliminate a tired, aged appearance resulting from sagging lids and/or puffy bags |
| Benefits: | A more energetic, youthful look, and maybe even improved vision |
| Anesthesia: | General, or possibly local with sedation |
| Duration of Procedure: | 1 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient |
| Recovery: | Most men return to work in 1 to 2 weeks, resuming regular activities after about 3 to 4 weeks |
| Complementary Procedure: | Facelift |
| Eyelid Surgery Cost: | $2,877 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Although an elective procedure, blepharoplasty for men, like Otoplasty, is still surgery, so obviously risk is inherent to the procedure. With that said, you can minimize the risks by adhering to your surgeon's pre- and post-operative instructions.
Eyelid surgery for men is probably something you've heard a lot about. And for good reason, because the facial sculpting plastic surgery procedure has helped thousands of men rejuvenate their appearance. Now, see for yourself how male blepharoplasty might help you to not only look, but maybe even see better.
Find a Plastic Surgeon in your area now.