Eyelid and Browlift Surgery

The appearance of the eyes is affected both by heredity and the aging process (gravity again!). Knoxville Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Reath uses eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, to correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags under the eyes. These are the features that make people look older and more tired than they feel, and sometimes even interfere with their vision.

People can choose to simply repair their upper eyelids only, lower eyelids only or all four lids at a time.

Browlift vs Blepharoplasty - which is best for sagging eyelids?

Many people who are concerned about excess skin in their upper eye area are surprised to find out that a browlift is indicated rather than eyelid surgery, (also known as blepharoplasty.) This is because the skin that is hooding the upper eyelid is raised as the brow is repositioned during a brow lift.

Browlift and blepharoplasty are complimentary procedures for eyelid area improvement. Deciding whether to have a browlift, blepharoplasty, or a combination of both is a very individual decision that involves your particular anatomy, your aesthetic sense, and the artistry of your surgeon.

If you have noticed that your eye shadow is becoming harder to see or you have the sensation that your eyelid skin rests on your eyelashes, your excess skin is treated by an eyelid lift.

A good idea is to review pictures from decades ago and notice how your brow has moved over the years. In some people the brow has slowly descended over time.  If so, you are more likely to benefit from a browlift.  On the other hand, you may have always had a lower brow. If that is the case, a browlift is might give you an outcome that appears unnatural to you.

Pricing for Eyelid Surgery and Browlift

The cost of  facial rejuvenation surgery with Dr. Reath includes both surgical and anesthesia fees, our exclusive recovery kit and all follow-up visits.

Cash Discount:
Good news! For our patients who would like to pay with cash or check we offer a 5% discount. Also, combining these procedures will give you an additional discount which is reflected on your surgical quote.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) Pricing

$2,815 for two lids - ($2,675 with cash discount)
$4,282 for four lids - ($4,067

Browlift Pricing

$4,615- ($4,384 with cash discount)
$4,217 Endoscopic Browlift- ($4,006 with cash discount)

$4,067 with cash discount)

[Also included in the price of your surgery is a CosmetAssure policy, which protects you in the unlikely event of a complication after surgery. We are the only plastic surgeon's office in Knoxville to provide this important insurance. Read Dr. Reath's blog post where he explains why he feels so strongly about offering this extra safety net to our patients.]

Before and After Pictures of Dr. Reath's Browlfi and Eyelid Surgery Patients

To give you an idea of what kind of results that can be achieved from browlifts and/or eyelid surgery we have some pictures for you to compare. Below are five patients. One is a patient who had just a browlift, the next just two lids, one who had all four lids, and the last two had all four lids plus a browlift. Hopefully you'll find this helpful.

Before and After Browlift: Here is a 62-year-old woman who was unhappy with the wrinkles on her forehead and between her eyebrows. In addition she had significant skin laxity in her crow’s feet area, which is corrected with upper placement of the eyebrows. Dr. Reath performed a browlift and she is pictured six months after her surgery looking younger and more refreshed.

Before and After Two-Lid Blepharoplasty: Here is a 56-year-old woman who said she was bothered by the "fullness" in her upper eyelids. She explained that it was starting to interfere with her peripheral vision and felt that it make her look older than her age. You can see what a natural-looking difference an upper lid blepharoplasty makes in her appearance. She said her vision improved too.

Before and After 4-Lid Blepharoplasty: This patient is a 54-year-old female who is concerned about the excessive skin of all of her eyelids. Dr. Reath performed an upper and lower blepharoplasty and removed the excess skin giving her the more youthful look pictured here.

Before and After 4-Lid Blepharoplasty with Browlift: This patient is a 49-year-old male who expressed concern about his saggy and puffy eyes. Dr. Reath performed a upper and lower lid blepharoplasty and an endoscopic brow lift. After his surgery he told us that his children remarked they didn't know that he had such pretty eyes.

Before and After Facelift, Upper and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty and Browlift: Here is a 61-year-old woman whose profession involved spending all day in the sun. She wanted to reverse her years of sun damage and smooth the facial wrinkles in her eyes, forehead and neck. Here she is before and six months after her facial rejuvenation procedures. She has a much more youthful appearance and said she notices people interact with her in a much more positive way.

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Printable Lists

So you can be better prepared for your consultation, we have prepared a list of important plastic surgery questions you will want to ask your doctor before you have your surgery. If your consultation is with Dr. Reath, please feel free to print this out and he will be happy to go everything with you during your visit. Top Ten Questions to Ask your Plastic Surgeon

Even though the majority of cosmetic surgery patients are pleased with their results, the decision to have a procedure is a big one. It is normal to have questions, and it's important to answer them honestly. In the end, you want to be completely comfortable with your decision.So, are you clear about your motivations for surgery? Are your expectations realistic? Test yourself by answering these important questions. How to Know if You Are  Ready for Plastic Surgery.

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Eyelid Surgery

During upper eyelid blephoroplasty, a delicate incision is made in the natural crease above the eye and excess skin is removed. For the lower lids, excess skin and fat pockets are removed by a tiny incision in the eyelash region.

The operation can be done under local anesthesia with sedation, or under a general anesthetic on an outpatient bases. It is frequently combined with other facial procedures such as a facelift or forehead lift. Once patients have recovered from the anesthetic, they go home in the care of their family.

Recovery from Eyelid Surgery

Helping our patients manage a speedy recovery is one of our primary missions. The recovery period is usually 7 to 10 days. Expect to be able to read and watch TV after two or three days and have stitches removed less than a week after surgery. Once the stitches are removed, eye makeup can be used.

If you are considering eyelid surgery and have questions you would like answered, click on Ask Dr. Reath and Dr. Reath will personally answer your email.

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