Laser Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Near Queens
With more than twenty-five years performing cosmetic surgery of the lids and face, Dr. Barry Drucker has the experience and knowledge to help reverse the effects of time on the eyelids. Having trained under some of the top oculoplastic surgeons in the Metropolitan area, he has performed hundreds of cosmetic eyelid surgeries with superb results. View before and after photos of eyelid surgery patients from our Queens practice.
Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery - Blepharoplasty
The eye area is the first to show the effects of aging. Over time, eyelid skin can begin to puff and sag, creating a tired-looking appearance. Eyelid surgery at our practice in Queens can reduce puffiness and bags, as well as excess skin on the lids, giving your eyes a more alert, youthful appearance. Being a modern, progressive surgeon, Dr. Drucker has kept himself up to date, refining and improving techniques as medical breakthroughs occur. For the last several years he has been performing blepharoplasty in Queens using a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser. This unique surgical technique reduces swelling, bleeding, and recovery time, allowing our patients to get back to their everyday activities sooner without the telltale, residual signs of a recent cosmetic procedure.
The Eyelid Surgery Procedure
After a marking pen is used to outline the excess skin to be removed, laser incisions are made along the natural creases of the upper lid. These incisions are fine and shallow, releasing little blood due to the precision of the laser beam. Excess fat beneath the eyelid skin is removed and can be sculpted utilizing the vaporization properties of the laser. Dr. Drucker then makes a fine running suture along the lid, recreating the upper lid fold, which may have disappeared over time. This helps to produce a more feminine appearance. During laser blepharoplasty at our practice in Queens, the lower lid is approached differently compared to older techniques. Using the laser beam, an incision is made on the inside of the lid, not through the outer skin, thereby avoiding scars and an uneven appearance of lids. All excess fat pockets are removed and sculpted down to the level of the orbital rim to reduce eye puffiness.
If need be, laser skin resurfacing and BOTOX ® Cosmetic treatment can be performed along with laser eyelid surgery at our practice in Queens to reduce skin wrinkles (crows feet, as well as deep creases) and sun damaged pigment from around the eyes and face. Desire for laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation should be discussed prior to your eyelid surgery with Dr. Drucker. When desired, laser skin rejuvenation is best completed in conjunction with the eyelid surgery.
Short-Term Side Effects
As with any cosmetic procedure, complications are rare but can occur. Temporary blurred vision and a slight disparity in the healing of the left and right eyes can be present until healing is complete. Occasionally, tiny whiteheads can form at the site of the sutures after they are taken out. These can easily be removed. In order to minimize the risk of complications, postoperative orders should be followed carefully.
Contact Dr. Barry Drucker today for more information about eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) at our Queens practice. You can also schedule your cosmetic consultation.
Dr. Barry L. Drucker, F.A.C.S.
212-45 26th Ave. Suite #9
Bayside, NY 11360
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Contact us today for more information about our facial cosmetic surgery options including cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, at our practice in Queens.