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Knoxville Eyelid Surgery - Knoxville Blepharoplasty - Plastic Surgery Knoxville - Facial Plastic Surgery Knoxville - Eyelid Surgery Knoxville

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.

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.

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.

          Before & After Upper Lid Bleph: 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 & After Upper and Lower Lid Bleph: This patient is a 54-year-old female who is concerned about the excessive skin 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	After
Before	After
Above photographs are actual patients of Dr. Reath's who have given consent for the use of their photographs for this website.

Before & After Browlift and Upper and Lower Lid Bleph: 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	After
Before	After
Before	After
Above photographs are actual patients of Dr. Reath's who have given consent for the use of their photographs for this website.

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)

The Operation

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

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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