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The eyes are called the windows to the soul because they are the first point of contact when we meet someone new. They allow us to gaze into the other person’s unique essence and connect. In fact, beautiful eyes are among the main features that attract a romantic partner, according to many relationship experts. When the upper or lower eyelids begin to droop with age, it can significantly impact the appearance, altering the facial expression and obscuring the patient’s natural attractiveness.

Blepharoplasty is a simple yet highly effective surgical procedure to restore a bright, inviting countenance and youthful smile. It can combat the signs of aging by removing drooping skin, puffiness, and fat deposits, allowing the real you to once again shine through.

What is Blepharoplasty?

Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, addresses many common cosmetic concerns caused by the aging process, such as drooping skin, fat accumulation, fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye bags, discoloration, and dark circles. These changes can distort the appearance and diminish the natural brightness of the smile. While the surgery cannot completely stop your eyes from aging, it can provide a means to age gracefully. 

What are the different types of blepharoplasty available?

  • Upper blepharoplasty – Upper eyelid surgery can address drooping skin, wrinkles, and puffiness. These conditions can make you look older than you feel and can alter your facial expression as well, causing you to appear tired, sad, or angry. Additionally, upper eyelid surgery can correct low-hanging lids that are interfering with vision. During the surgery, incisions are placed within the horizontal creases of the upper lids, where scarring will later be virtually invisible. The surgeon will excise redundant skin, remove pockets of fat, and tighten the surrounding muscles. The procedure typically lasts 1-2 hours and has a recovery period of around 2 weeks. 

  • Lower blepharoplasty – Lower eyelid surgery corrects under-eye bags, puffiness, and dark shadows, restoring tautness to muscles that have lost their elasticity. The surgery can help combat a tired, haggard look and restore a brighter, more inviting facial expression. Incisions are created along the outer edges of the lower lids below the lash lines, where they are completely inconspicuous. Your surgeon will remove excess skin, fat, and tissue, closing the wounds with fine sutures. Lower blepharoplasty takes 1-2 hours and requires about 10-14 days of recuperation. Results typically last up to ten years.

  • Bilateral eyelid surgery – This treatment is also referred to as a combined blepharoplasty, as it involves both upper and lower eyelid surgery. The procedure is typically recommended if there is sagging skin and fat above and below the eyes and the upper face suffers from a distorted expression. During surgery, tiny incisions are made within the lid lines, and excess skin and fat are eradicated while the muscles are adjusted. The result is a refreshed, revitalized aesthetic with a more youthful countenance. Bilateral eyelid surgery can take up to 3 hours, depending on the extent of the changes required. Recovery is typically 10-14 days. 

  • Double eyelid surgery – This procedure is sometimes called Asian eyelid surgery due to its popularity with that population. Many patients of Asian descent have monolids that lack supratarsal folds. By creating creases in the upper lids, the eyes appear larger, brighter, and more engaging. Surgeons may choose from a full-incisional technique or a suture technique in order to accomplish the procedure goals. 

What is the takeaway?

With multiple versions of blepharoplasty to choose from, your procedure can be carefully tailored to address your unique needs and concerns. Many patients combine blepharoplasty with a brow lift to create comprehensive improvement in the upper face. Whether you are concerned about looking tired or you’re noticing that your field of vision has been affected by sagging eyelids, blepharoplasty can help you to take control of your appearance and your well-being.

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We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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