Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift Surgery in Vancouver, BC
Rejuvenate Tired-Looking Eyes With Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift Surgery
The eyes are often the first part of the face that people look at when engaging you, it also just happens to be one of the first parts of the face to show the signs of aging. Aging eyes can make people look older than their true age, less energetic than they feel inside, or even portray a grumpy or antagonistic appearance. Our board-certified Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, is a Blepharoplasty expert with extensive experience performing a variety of techniques that can help you expertly rejuvenate your eye area. If you’re feeling that your eyelids or under eye area needs some surgical rejuvenation, then open your eyes to Blepharoplasty.
Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift Surgery
Blepharoplasty, commonly known as eyelid lift surgery, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle. This surgery can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both, depending on the patient's needs. Blepharoplasty offers numerous benefits, including reducing the appearance of droopy or sagging eyelids, eliminating under-eye bags, and improving overall facial aesthetics. With a relatively quick recovery time and long-lasting results, blepharoplasty is a popular choice for those seeking to achieve a more youthful and refreshed look.
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Before & After
Meet Dr. Buonassisi
As one of Canada's leading facial plastic surgeons, Dr. Thomas Buonassisi of 8 West Clinic brings over 25 years of expertise in blepharoplasty surgery. Dr. Buonassisi specializes in a variety of eyelid surgery techniques, including upper blepharoplasty, internal and external lower blepharoplasty, and sliver blepharoplasty, ensuring precise and tailored results.
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Benefits of Blepharoplasty Eyelid Lift Surgery
We all want to look our best at work or when socializing, and this can come with the confidence in knowing that you are representing the most radiant and vibrant version of yourself. The eyes are what most people connect to when interacting with one another, they are also the part of the face that tends to noticeably age first. Blepharoplasty can be the perfect way to lift the upper and/or lower eyelid, as it works to tighten and lift sagging eyelid skin and can reduce under-eye bags and puffiness.
Here’re 5 key benefits of Blepharoplasty:
- Provides you with a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance
- Helps to liven up tired-looking eyes
- Supports an overall uplifted and well-rested look
- Alleviates dark, puffy eyes and excess skin
- Is an option for those who are wanting a double eyelid crease
Quick Start Guide for Upper Blepharoplasty
Download the free infographic for all the quick, digestible points you need to know about:
- What is upper blepharoplasty & what does it treat?
- Who’s a candidate for upper blepharoplasty?
- How do you get a natural result from upper blepharoplasty?
- How is upper blepharoplasty performed?
- What should I expect from the recovery period?
- The surgery process with Dr. Buonassisi
Videos
The Blepharoplasty Journey
Eye Rejuvenation Surgery at 8 West Clinic
Nicky came to Dr. Buonassisi for his expertise in facial rejuvenation, and having taken advantage of our Blepharoplasty Bundle—the most comprehensive upper blepharoplasty in Vancouver—she's looking and feeling like the best version of herself. This video brings you along on her blepharoplasty and brow lift surgery experience.
#DocTalkWithDrB: Lower Lid Blepharoplasty for Under Eye Bags
Dr. Buonassisi explains not only how a lower lid blepharoplasty can improve puffy under eye bags, but also how the procedure can involve different techniques that can be performed depending on your specific anatomy and concerns.
Surgery Techniques
Types of Blepharoplasty
The eye area and associated conditions that makes someone consider Blepharoplasty is quite complex, and depends on a number of factors. The technique that Dr. Buonassisi will discuss with you depends on where exactly the condition lies, and whether it’s the upper bleph, the lower bleph, and in some cases both.
Upper Blepharoplasty
Optimal for tightening upper eyelid skin and muscles, the reduction of eyelid puffiness, and to help make the eyes appear bigger, brighter, rested, and refreshed. A precise incision is made in the upper eyelid, excess skin and underlying fat is then removed, and the resulting scar will be hidden in the natural crease of the eyelid once healed.
Internal Lower Blepharoplasty
Best suited for those who have noticeable puffy lower eyelids due to herniated bulges of fat (typically hereditary), and do not have loose skin that needs to be removed. A very small incision inside the lower eyelid is made, where it cannot be seen. The tissues are gently separated to expose the lower eyelid fat that often bulges forward. The fat is carefully removed in order to reduce the puffiness of the lower eyelid.
External Lower Blepharoplasty
Removes excess and aged skin on the lower eyelid, and helps to improve a tired looking appearance. The skin and underlying muscle is gently elevated to expose the fat that often bulges forward from the lower eye. Once the fat is removed and reshaped, the excess skin is trimmed and the underlying muscle is suspended upward and outward to support the tissues for long-term tightening of the lower lid.
Sliver Blepharoplasty
Silver blepharoplasty surgery is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure requiring less downtime that a normal Blepharoplasty. It rejuvenates the eyelids by removing excess skin and fat, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed appearance, and enhanced self-confidence for the right candidate.
Our Process
How We Ensure Your Success
Our unique comprehensive approach focuses on 360º treatment plans bespoke to no one else but you. We aim to help you achieve the best version of yourself—no matter where your starting point is.
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Dr. B did my upper blepharoplasty (upper eyelid lift). It was a great experience. I was well informed and completely cared for and I LOVE the results.
The experience I had with 8 West was amazing. I felt listened to, they spoke to me in plain language and were very realistic about the potential outcome. I had my surgery and I am so pleased with the out come and the professional and caring staff.
Dr. Buonassisi was very professional and friendly. He listened to my questions and was very honest about my expectations. I had a blepharoplasty done, its been two months and it looks fantastic. I look years younger and less tired. I would also say the staff are lovely and very helpful.
Blepharoplasty Bundle
Exclusive to 8 West Clinic patients, Dr. Buonassisi’s upper blepharoplasty patients can take advantage of our Blepharoplasty Bundle – Vancouver’s only full-spectrum comprehensive offering that includes a variety of treatments and products to enhance your results and assist in your recovery process.
Ask your patient care manager about what’s included during your complimentary pre-consultation!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a candidate for blepharoplasty?
Patients who are excellent candidates for these procedures have these concerns as they age or as a result of hereditary factors:
- Droopy or hooded eyelids
- Sagging eyelid skin
- Tired, puffy eyes and under-eye bags
- People who do not have a natural eyelid crease
To determine if you are a candidate for blepharoplasty, our patient care managers are available to help discuss the surgery in more detail and conduct a photo review.
How is blepharoplasty performed?
Blepharoplasty (depending on the specific technique) typically takes around 1 hour and is performed under local anesthesia. Blepharoplasty requires removing excess skin and fat to help rejuvenate your appearance, and bring focus back to your beautiful eyes. Dr. Buonassisi will begin the surgery by carefully measuring the skin that needs to be removed. Then, precise incisions are made to remove the skin in such a way that the stitching is hidden within natural creases of the skin. Once the sufficient amount of skin, fat, and/or muscle have been removed and the desired result has been achieved, the stitches are placed to complete the surgery.
As each patient is different, and there are a number of different blepharoplasty techniques to address every concern, a more comprehensive discussion about the surgery will be discussed in your pre-consultation with a patient care manager, followed by your consultation with Dr. Buonassisi.
How long does it take to recover from blepharoplasty surgery?
We suggest that patients take about a week off of work, and about 2 weeks off from strenuous activities and exercise. Most patients are comfortable being back in the public eye after a couple of weeks, but full recovery takes several months. There are no visible scars from the incisions. You can expect to enjoy your results for at least 10 to 15 years, but as you age, your skin will begin to naturally droop over time.
Why choose 8 West Clinic for your blepharoplasty?
There are many reasons 8 West Clinic is constantly regarded as one of the best places in Vancouver for eyelid surgery. Besides the superior level of surgical skill provided by Dr. Buonassisi, here are some other examples of benefits and perks that set our patient experience apart for those considering blepharoplasty surgery.
- The Blepharoplasty Bundle (for Upper Blepharoplasty Patients): Dr. Buonassisi’s upper blepharoplasty patients can take advantage of our Blepharoplasty Bundle–Vancouver’s only full-spectrum comprehensive offering for the ultimate upper blepharoplasty eye rejuvenation results. Ask your patient care manager about what’s included in your complimentary pre-consultation!
- Comprehensive Approach: Rejuvenation is often holistic. We offer the full spectrum of both surgical and non-surgical treatments and specialists under one roof to be able to provide the best array of options and expertise to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Post-op Care: Patient care is just as important in the post-op period as it is before surgery. Each blepharoplasty patient is personally followed-up with at multiple points after their surgery, ensuring that communication is maintained throughout the healing process and beyond.
- Surgical Scar Management Program: Dr. Buonassisi’s surgical patients gain exclusive access to our specially priced scar management treatments for those who would like to have this option available to them.
- Surgical IV Therapy Program: Dr. Buonassisi’s surgical patients gain exclusive access to our specially priced IV vitamin therapy packages to help prepare their bodies holistically for surgery and recovery.
- Loyalty Points: Every patient earns Loyalty Points after their procedure, which is redeemable towards non-surgical treatments at the clinic. Favourite eye rejuvenation services include things like treating wrinkles around the upper face and eyes with Botox, sunken under-eyes with dermal fillers, fine lines and deeper wrinkles with lasers such as HALO or Contour TRL, eliminating pigmentation and redness with BBL, and more.
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