Did you know that when you have eyelid plastic surgery with Dr. Wu, you are the center of her attention? Your procedure is never rushed because Dr. Wu performs only one facial rejuvenation surgery a day. This way you benefit from having a completely focused and rested surgeon for one of the most intricate and demanding procedures.
EYELID SURGERY HOUSTON
The skin in the eye area is particularly vulnerable and easily stretches, sags, and forms unsightly fatty pockets over time. These changes oftentimes make you look older and tired. This may in turn affect your sense of self-confidence. Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty is the ideal procedure choice to eliminate sagging eyelid skin, reduce bags and puffiness around the eyes, and restore a rested and awakened look.
Blepharoplasty Before & After Photos
Browse photos of our past patients.
Patient 1: Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 40-45
Upper eyelid lift is performed through discrete incisions at your natural eyelid crease to remove excess hooding of the upper eyelids. This opens and brighten the appearance of your eyes.
Patient 2: Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 55-60
Patient 3: Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 40-45
Lower eyelid lift with fat repositioning is performed through a discrete incision below the lower lash line to remove extra skin and/or through hidden incisions inside the lower eyelid. At the same time, great care is taken to preserve the natural and youthful fullness of the under-eye area.
Dr. Choawen Wu is a board-certified Houston plastic surgeon performs eyelid surgery procedures on both male and female patients at Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery in Houston and The Woodlands, TX. Dr. Wu uses advanced techniques to deliver natural-looking blepharoplasty results.
Blepharoplasty is an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery. In 2023, it was the fifth most popular treatment with over 120,000 procedures completed in the US alone (according to the ASPS). The procedure also has a high average satisfaction rate (94% on Real Patient Ratings)
Ideal Candidates for Blepharoplasty
You may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty eyelid surgery Houston TX if you:
- Are in generally good physical and mental health.
- Don’t have underlying medical conditions that prevent optimal wound healing or recovery.
- Don’t smoke or are willing to stop smoking several months before and after the surgery.
- Have realistic expectations from eyelid surgery.
- Have saggy or droopy upper eyelids, excess skin on the upper eyelids, poor peripheral vision, or bags under your eyes.
Dr. Wu carefully examines your eyelids, discusses your goals, and reviews your medical history to ensure you’re a suitable candidate. She favors natural procedures that improve your overall facial appearance while providing natural-looking results inspired by your own beauty.
Why Dr. Wu is the Trusted Choice for Natural-Looking Eyelid Lifts
Choosing the best plastic surgeon for your blepharoplasty in Houston is crucial in order to ensure a professional experience and satisfactory outcome. Dr. Wu offers a safe, judgment-free environment where you can openly convey your goals through a one-hour free consultation. Her extensive training, advanced eyelid surgery techniques, vast experience, and patient-centric approach uniquely position her to deliver natural-looking and beautiful results in line with your individual needs. Many past eyelid lift patients in Houston, Humble, Cypress, Conroe, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, and surrounding Texas areas can happily attest to Dr. Wu’s true mastery in this facial plastic surgery technique.
Types of Eyelid Surgery in Houston
Dr. Wu specializes in various blepharoplasty techniques to suit the needs of different patients.
Upper Eyelid Surgery
Upper blepharoplasty addresses concerns related to the upper eyelids (e.g., drooping skin, excess fat, and puffiness). Dr. Wu will make incisions along the natural creases of the upper eyelids to allow the removal or repositioning of excess skin, muscle, and fat. This way, the surgeon is able to alleviate drooping eyelids or a hooded appearance, create a more refreshed and youthful appearance, and improve visual clarity by removing obstruction to the field of vision.
Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower blepharoplasty targets the lower eyelids to address concerns such as under-eye bags, puffiness, and wrinkles. To treat under-eye bags and deep tear trough grooves, and incision will be made from inside the lower eyelid to reposition under-eye fat to soften the tear trough. Excess skin from the under eye area can be removed using an incision below the lower lash line using a skin pinch technique. This results in a more rested and relaxed appearance to the eyes.
Dr. Wu's Approach
Rejuvenating the peri-orbital area, or the area around your eyes, begin with a comprehensive assessment of your brow shape, brow position, upper eyelids, lower eyelids, forehead and cheeks.
Depending on your aging and anatomy, one or a combination of procedures may be recommended to best meet your aesthetic goals.
Anesthesia options
Upper eyelid lift can be comfortably performed under local anesthesia.
Lower blepharoplasty, particularly when combined with fat repositioning, requires the addition of IV sedation for comfort.
Eyelid Surgery vs Brow Lift
The goal of blepharoplasty is to improve excess skin and fat of the eyelids and cause them to droop or appear puffy to achieve a more youthful and rested appearance. The procedure may also be performed to improve vision if drooping lids are obstructing your field of view. Blepharoplasty does not change the brows or forehead.
A brow lift or forehead lift – on the other hand – addresses brow sagging and forehead wrinkles. This procedure may indirectly provide a subtle lift to the upper eyelid skin. While eyelid surgery is the ideal choice for those with isolated eyelid concerns, the addition of a brow lift may be recommended for those looking for a more comprehensive rejuvenation of the upper face to address both forehead wrinkles and heavy eyebrows.
Blepharoplasty Recovery
After your blepharoplasty procedure, you may take oral medications to reduce pain and discomfort. The sutures will be removed after 5 to 7 days, and the post-treatment swelling and bruising will gradually dissipate after 1 to 2 weeks. You can resume wearing contact lenses after 7 to 10 days. Your oculoplastic plastic surgeon in Houston, Dr. Chaowen Wu, will provide a comprehensive list of aftercare guidelines to ensure you have a smooth and safe recovery process.
The Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery Difference
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- With Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery, you’ll always have peace of mind knowing that your qualifying cosmetic surgery is insured with CosmetAssure, the gold standard in complication insurance, regardless of your health insurance coverage.
Your Houston Eyelid Surgery Consultation
When you meet Dr. Chaowen Wu and the Revel You team, you will experience how liberating it is to take time and openly express yourself with ease in a safe, judgement-free, and supportive environment. Your consultation is reserved for one hour with the majority of that time spent discussing your oculoplastic plastic surgery goals with Dr. Wu. You’ll never feel pressured or rushed as we understand that choosing the right plastic surgeon is the most important first step. When you meet us, you’ll quickly understand why clients trust Dr. Wu with their most beloved facial features and why clients continue to choose Dr. Wu as their life long plastic surgeon. Patients traveling or flying to The Woodlands can visit our Out-of-Town page for more information.
Dr. Wu's Other Facial Rejuvenation Techniques
Dr. Chaowen Wu specializes in multiple other facial plastic surgery procedures to suit the needs of different patients:
Full Facelift
Because your face represents you to the world, a facelift may be the most intimate procedure you have ever considered. The goal of facelift surgery is to tighten the facial skin by removing excessive skin from the face due to age, hereditary factors, or weight loss. Learn how Dr. Wu can preserve all of your defining features with a gentle facelift.
Deep Plane Facelift
A deep plane facelift technique addresses advanced signs of aging in the mid and lower face. This involves lifting and repositioning the underlying muscles and tissues (the SMAS layer) to improve sagging jowls, marionette lines, and nasolabial folds. Because it lifts the deeper tissues, a deep plane facelift provides longer-lasting results.
Mini Facelift
If you are bothered by signs of aging in your lower face including jowls, marionette lines, and general loss of definition in your jawline, the mini facelift can provide the solution to these problem areas. The incisions are kept in natural creases to keep them concealed. This procedure is one of the least invasive types of facelift.
Neck Lift
A neck lift is the most powerful way to treat advanced neck aging, including horizontal wrinkles, vertical neck bands, loose neck muscle, and loose skin that form the dreaded “turkey wattle.” It is often combined with a facelift procedure to achieve harmonious rejuvenation – as it uses the same incision around the ears.
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial volume is lost over time and may be restored to your youthful self using your own fat. Facial fat transfer heals without scars and provides a natural, soft, and lasting alternative to fillers. This is a great way to rejuvenate the eyes, cheeks, and even lips with minimal down time using your own excess body fat.
Eyelid Lift
Aging of the eyelids often appears as eyelid hooding, hollowing, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and just general tired appearance. Eyelid surgery is an excellent procedure choice to remove excess skin and reposition the fat in this area in order to reawaken tired eyes and achieve a lively facial aesthetic.
Brow lift
Your eyebrows frame your eyes and with age may start drooping. This can lead to the appearance of looking sad, tired, or angry. A brow lift restores the eyebrows to a youthful position which can help you look rested and relaxed.
Vertical Facelift
Dr. Wu offers the vertical facelift to lift the underlying facial tissues in a vertical direction (as opposed to the horizontal pull of a traditional facelift). This improves sagging cheeks, jowls, and neck laxity for a natural facial contour.
Rhinoplasty
Aging of the eyelids can appear as eyelid hooding, hollowing, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes, and just general tired appearance. Eyelid surgery can remove excess skin and reposition the fat to reawaken tired eyes.
Eyelid Surgery FAQs
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What is blepharoplasty?
Eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, is a delicate procedure that rejuvenates the eyes. This procedure is ideal for those with sagging or excessively wrinkled upper or lower eyelid skin, drooping eyelids, puffiness, or hollows under the eyes. If you’re ready to look and feel rested and refreshed again, schedule your consultation with Dr. Wu in The Woodlands, TX.
Will eyelid surgery improve vision?
Eyelid surgery may help improve vision when excess skin or sagging eyelids obstruct the visual field. This functional improvement often leads to a wider field of view and clearer vision.
How can I determine if I need a brow lift, upper eyelid lift, or both?
If you have both saggy brows and upper eyelids, a brow lift will likely be recommended to address your symptoms. Once your brows are in proper position and your upper eyelids are still saggy, then an upper eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) procedure may also be recommended.
When to get eyelid surgery?
The ideal time for eyelid surgery is when functional or aesthetic concerns significantly impact your life, such as vision impairment, chronic discomfort, or decreased self-esteem. The right candidate should be in good health, have realistic expectations, and clearly understand the financial aspects of this treatment. Dr. Chaowen Wu and the team at Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery will be more than willing to provide all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Eyelid surgery without anesthesia
Upper eyelid lift is often performed under local anesthesia. However lower eyelid procedures with fat repositioning requires the addition of IV sedation for comfort.
How much does eyelid surgery cost in Houston?
The average cost of oculoplastic surgery in Houston usually varies from as little as $5,000 to $15,000. The specific cost of your treatment will depend on the extent of your surgery and the goals of your treatment. During your initial blepharoplasty consultation in Houston, Dr. Chaowen Wu and her team at Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery will provide an individualized cost estimate so you can make plans for financing your treatment.
Are eyelid surgery covered by insurance?
While we do not accept medical insurance at Revel You Facial Plastic Surgery, eyelid surgery may be covered by insurance depending on whether the procedure is considered to be a medical necessity. Most insurance coverage of this treatment happens when drooping eyelids significantly obstruct your vision and affect your daily life.
Is the result of eyelid surgery permanent?
Eyelid surgery offers long-lasting results. However, this treatment does not stop the natural aging process. Factors like genetics and lifestyle will influence how long the effects last, with upper eyelid surgery typically lasting longer than lower. While eyelid surgery can’t be said to be permanent, the results and improved confidence gained from the treat enhance quality of life for many years.
How safe is eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery is a generally safe procedure with a low risk of major complications. However, like any other surgery, it does carry potential risks like temporary bruising, swelling, or dry eyes. Working with a highly qualified blepharoplasty plastic surgeon in Houston will go a long way to ensure that you get the best possible outcome.
The facelift recovery and healing process generally takes 4 to 6 weeks starting with swelling immediately after the surgery and ending with most of the swelling having subsided after several weeks when you begin to see the remarkable results of your facelift.
A board certified plastic surgeon with multiple board certifications is for plastic surgeons under an older surgical training model which means the plastic surgeon had 5 years of general surgery training (or training in another non plastic surgery speciality) plus 2/3 years of plastic surgery training, or for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctors a single year of plastic surgery training. The current state-of-the-art training for cosmetic plastic surgery is 6-7 years of an integrated plastic surgery training model in plastic surgery and a 1 year aesthetic fellowship from The Aesthetic Society’s Endorsed Aesthetic Fellowship.
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