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Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women, and for good reason. Your eyes are the focal point of your face, and drooping or puffy eyelids can make you look older and more tired than you feel. Sagging eyelids can even interfere with peripheral vision, narrowing your range of view. With surgery to lift and reshape the upper or lower eyelids, your eyes will look brighter, more alert, and more attractive.

What Is Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery, known medically as blepharoplasty, is a procedure that removes excess skin, muscle, and fat from the upper or lower eyelids, or both, to correct sagging and reduce puffiness. The procedure is relatively fast when compared with other cosmetic surgeries. It involves little discomfort, and the improvements often last for decades.

How to Know If You Could Benefit from Eyelid Surgery

There are many possible reasons for drooping eyelids, including genetics, sun damage, and the effects of aging.

As you age, the skin on your eyelids stretches, and the muscles weaken. Fat can also accumulate in the eyelids. Drooping or fatty eyelids can also be a natural trait, appearing at a young age. Prolonged sun exposure can lead to loosened skin on the eyelids and elsewhere on the face, a form of premature aging. Loose skin, weak muscles, and excess fat in the upper eyelids give them an aging, tired, unhealthy look. Excess fat in the lower eyelids creates permanent bags under the eyes, no matter how much sleep you get or how rested you feel.

Besides making you look older and more tired than you feel, drooping upper eyelids can interfere with vision, blocking the upper and outer parts of your field of view. Lax upper eyelid skin can also make it difficult to apply mascara.

When you look in the mirror, ask yourself these questions:

• Do your eyes look as young, bright, and alert as you feel? Or do the effects of loosening skin and excess fat in your eyelids give your face a tired look?
• Do your eyes look as young as you would like them to?

If the answer is “yes,” you might benefit from eyelid surgery.

Sagging, heavy eyebrows can also cause your face to look tired and can convey an unhappy look even when you feel fresh and happy. A skilled and experienced plastic surgeon can tell you if the tired look in your eyes can best be corrected with eyelid surgery or a brow lift, or possibly a combination of both procedures.

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Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for stunning, natural-looking cosmetic treatment and plastic surgery results. Their reputation has attracted patients from all over the world. Contact our practice today at (310) 746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a consultation.

Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery has become increasingly popular in current times among people of Asian descent. This can be in result of the common structure of their eyes. One would probably think that undergoing eyelid surgery would take away from the ethnicity of the patient, this is actually untrue. Most patients of Asian descent are what is known as ’single-lidded’ and undergo blepharoplasty to create a second lid.

Excess Fat Around the Eyes

Having excess fat, muscle, and skin around the eyes can be uncomfortable as confidence lowering for some people. That combined with natural puffiness around the eyes or ’bags’ might make someone consider having eyelid surgery or otherwise known as blepharoplasty. The procedure is solely meant to treat these things and has been known to be successful in doing so.

If you are considering the option to have eyelid surgery, you should consult with a plastic surgeon to make sure you are an ideal candidate for the procedure.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

Aging Eyes

As we age, both our vision and the appearance of our eyes can change dramatically. According to recent online article some nutrients can delay the inevitable vision loss and possible eye disease that can occur as we age, more and more research suggests. Unfortunately most claims by supplement manufacturers about the magic powers of eye-friendly antioxidants are usually more hype than truth. Of course carrots have long been believed to be a magical sight enhancer, other foods, including dark, green leafy vegetables, could have an even greater impact on your eyes.

Effective Antioxidants

Studies over the last few decades suggest that people whose diets are high in proven effective antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, zinc, or carotenoid plant pigments such as beta-carotene or lutein are at less risk to develop common age-related eye diseases, said Julie Mares, a professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Wisconsin at Madison.

 Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

Dr. Kim encourages patients that along with vision patient should also consider the appearance of their eyes as they age. Droopy eyelids are quite common as patient’s age; however, many believe they should wait until it impairs their vision before they should consider blepharoplasty. The reality is addressing droopy eyelids before they are a vision related concern is much more effective because the laxity of the skin is better for younger patients. Also, it gives Dr. Kim the opportunity to treat both droopy eyelids as well as the lower eye area which often includes bags and loose skin. Your eyes should express not only health and vitality but also youthfulness.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.

One of the first telltale signs of aging can be seen on the eyes. In the bright California sunshine the eyes take a beating every day.

According to a recent article one way to defend against the negative effects of the sun on your eyes is to invest in a good pair of sunglasses. According to the article for most people fashion is the number one concern when choosing a new pair of sunglasses; however, eye doctors are adamant about teaching consumers that the number one concern should be making sure that the sunglasses are effective in protecting the eyes from sun damage -even if it means spending more money.

UVA or UVB protection

Dr. Dana Tannenbaum, a ophthalmologist in North Hollywood, related to CBS2 that a good quality, effective pair of sunglasses should cost at a minimum $100 and increase from there. They should have 100 percent UVA and UVB protection and they should have polarized lenses. It is important for consumers not to pick a designer pair of glasses that cost well over $100, yet have no UVA or UVB protection.

Eyelid Protection

Protecting the eyes from some damage also protects the eyelids and the area beneath the eyes which can become sun damaged and wrinkled. Dr. Kim consults with patients who complain of wrinkled and loose skin on the eyelids as well as loose skin beneath the eyes. Some patients tell Dr. Kim that friends and family members think they’re tired when they look at their eyes. They also tell him that when they look at themselves in the mirror they look much older than they really are.

Blepharoplasty (Eye lid surgery)

For some women it is virtually impossible to wear eye shadow throughout the day without creating creases due to excessive loose skin. Dr. Kim will typically recommend a blepharoplasty or eyelid lift. This will correct both the upper eyelids as well as the area beneath the eyes.

For more information on the surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments by Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim, contact us (310) 271-6996 at or click here.

Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Orange County, Southern California and surrounding areas.