MALE BLEPHAROPLASTY IN ORANGE COUNTY
Anyone can benefit from a fuller, more youthful appearance. At our Newport Beach cosmetic eyelid practice, we have a variety of eyelid surgery options specifically for men. So whether your eyes are looking tired and need to look more alert and awake or want to improve puffy, swollen, or dark undereyes, a male blepharoplasty in Orange County may be what you need. Dr. Joseph will customize his approach to your concerns and individual anatomy.
What Is Male Blepharoplasty?
A male blepharoplasty is different from a female blepharoplasty, due to the specific anatomic features of a man’s face and eyes. Our technique involves creating a balanced appearance that does not feminize your eyelids. Instead, Dr. Joseph addresses fat and skin of the upper and lower eyelid in a unique way to help ensure an appropriately masculine look. This usually means a lower brow line compared to a woman’s slightly elevated brow line, as well as differences in the amount of fat and height of the eyelid fold in the upper lid. This can involve various procedures, including upper eyelid surgery, lower eyelid surgery, working on both together, sometimes called a quad blepharoplasty, and more.
Dr. Joseph knows how to correct your eyelid’s appearance to make you look younger and more alert without changing the natural features and balance of your face. It’s time to take control of your look with eyelid surgery that works for you.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED MALE BLEPHAROPLASTY?
Most blepharoplasty procedures aim toward improving changes that occur around the eyes as we get older. These changes can make our eyes look tired, heavy, sad, or disinterested. The right approach to eyelid surgery in men improves these changes by restoring the anatomy to its natural, youthful state.
Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
During this procedure, Dr. Joseph makes a small incision into your upper eyelid to remove excess skin. After skin and, rarely, fat are removed, the lid crease may be shaped, and the incision is closed. The scar is completely hidden in the natural fold of your upper eyelid.
The eyelid crease and contouring around the eyelid are handled differently than in the female version of the procedure. Our goal is to position your eyelids and brows to a position that was likely present in years past when you were younger, so you still look like you. Often the incision is placed lower on the lid than for a woman’s procedure, with less skin removal.
Ptosis Surgery
Sometimes the upper eyelid can droop so it lies lower relative to the pupil. This low-lying eyelid can make the eyes look tired and sometimes make it hard to see. This is called “ptosis.” In most cases, the change is subtle, but if not addressed will impact the overall results of your eyelid surgery. Dr. Joseph can perform ptosis surgery on your upper eyelids, improving your vision while giving you a properly rested look.
Bags or dark circles under the eyes can contribute to a tired, aged appearance for anyone. Unfortunately, this can become a problem as early as your thirties. This is also especially common in men. During a male lower eyelid blepharoplasty, an invisible incision is hidden on the inside of your lower eyelid to reposition or remove excess fat. This technique allows for significant improvement with a natural-looking male contour.
Sometimes, a tired appearance in your lower eyelids is due to a lack of fat deposits, not an excess of it. Sometimes, for individuals with low body fat content, a lack of adipose tissue will leave their eyelids looking hollow. In these cases, Dr. Joseph can use injectable fillers made from hyaluronic acid gel. This is a popular way to place volume back into your face that allows for safe, reliable facial contouring to help ensure you still look like you while looking the best you can.
A quad blepharoplasty is a procedure that addresses both your upper and lower eyelids. If you are experiencing sagging or volume loss in both your upper and lower eyelids, this may be what you’re looking for. Dr. Joseph combines the best of both worlds for a technique that addresses your whole eye area. The only thing to watch is the recovery period, which may be slightly longer than if you had only received one procedure. Thankfully, Dr. Joseph ensures you have a speedy healing process, removing sutures 6-7 days after the initial surgery.
Your experience will vary depending on the specific procedure you undergo, as will the recovery time. Rest assured, Dr. Joseph will go over any questions you may have. Dr. Joseph is an expert in all forms of eyebrow and eyelid surgery and knows how to give you optimum results.
Male Blepharoplasty FAQs
Male blepharoplasty may be appropriate for any patients with:
- Excessive eyelid skin or fat that makes you look tired
- Upper eyelid skin that obscures your eyelid contour
- Eyelid skin that interferes with your visual field
- Under-eye concerns like bags, dark circles, or wrinkles
- Good overall health
The total cost of male eyelid surgery is adjusted based on procedure complexity. Our transparent pricing for quotes includes breakdowns of elements like surgical complexity, anesthesia, and facility fees. A typical range we see for cosmetic male blepharoplasty ranges from approximately $10,000 to $25,000.
Cosmetic male blepharoplasty is not covered by insurance. In cases with documented functional impairment of vision due to redundant eyelid skin, insurance may offer coverage for upper eyelid surgery. Please note that lower eyelid procedures are generally cosmetic only.
Male eyelid surgery can be performed with minimal anesthesia, which promotes better patient outcomes. Typically, you only need a local anesthetic for sufficient comfort. At the discretion of Dr. Joseph, IV sedation or general anesthesia delivered by an anesthesiologist can maximize comfort, relaxation, reliability, and safety. Dr. Joseph will discuss available options during your consultation.
Many cosmetic surgeons offer this procedure. However, working specifically with an oculoplastic surgeon promotes optimal outcomes. An oculoplastic surgeon has extensive training specifically in the eyelids and their delicate structures.
With Dr. Joseph, male eyelid surgery typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes. If you have combined surgery, it can take 2 hours or more. Keep in mind that duration may vary based on the extent of surgery and individualized goals. Based on procedure details, we will provide an expected outline for your surgery timeline.
All incisions leave a scar, but Dr. Joseph places them within natural eyelid creases or hides them internally to make them virtually imperceptible once healed.
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