Heavy and tired eyes can be refreshed using minimally invasive scarless techniques to maximally corrective surgical procedures. Eyelid surgery, technically called blepharoplasty, is a delicate procedure that rejuvenates the eyes. This procedure is ideal for beauties 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. Patients traveling or flying to The Woodlands can visit our Out-of-Town page for more information.
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Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 45-50
Upper eyelid lift is performed through discreet incisions that follow your natural lid crease. Dr. Wu preserves your eyelid muscles and fat to optimize the youthful fullness of your eyelids as you age.
Lower Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 40-45
Lower eyelid lift is performed through a discrete incision below the lower lash line to remove extra skin. At the same time, great care must be taken to preserve the natural and youthful fullness of the under-eye area.
Upper Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
Age: 45-50
Upper eyelid lift helps eliminate hanging skin that can interfere with your vision.
What is eyelid surgery?
As you grow older, the gradual weakening of your eyelid muscles and the accumulation of fat above or below your eyelids can lead to drooping eyelids, under-eye bags, and other cosmetic problems. An eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure that repairs droopy eyelids and reverses the signs of aging on your eyelids.
Eyelid rejuvenation may begin by restoring the position of your eyebrows followed by removing excess skin from the eyelids. This will reduce the sagging and drooping appearance, making your eyes look youthful and alert.
In some cases, your eyelid surgery can be complemented with carefully administered fat injections. If you have under-eye hollows due to the loss of volume and collagen, Dr. Wu can harvest fat cells from other parts of your body and inject them into your under-eye region. This can reduce puffiness and under-eye hollows, thereby improving the results of your eyelid surgery.
You’re a good candidate for eyelid surgery 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. Chaowen 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 ensuring natural-looking results inspired by your own body.
What happens during eyelid surgery?
Your eyelid surgery is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia with sedation. Dr. Wu avoids general anesthesia to negate the possibility of the associated risks. The specific surgical techniques depend on your specific cosmetic goals and concerns. For upper eyelid surgery, the incision will be made along the natural crease of the upper eyelid. For lower eyelid surgery, the incision will be made just beneath the lower eyelid lashes.
After making the necessary incisions, Dr. Wu will carefully remove the appropriate amount of unwanted skin from your eyelids and reposition the muscles. Furthermore, if you have dark circles or under-eye hollows, the surgeon will draw fat cells from other parts of your body, such as the abdomen, and inject them under your eyes. This will make your eyes look more youthful and brighter.
What’s the eyelid surgery recovery process like?
Afterward your blepharoplasty procedure you can 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. Dr. Wu will provide a comprehensive list of aftercare guidelines to ensure you have a smooth and safe recovery process.
Meet Dr. Wu
Dr. Wu has extensive and up-to-date training in plastic surgery. Why trust aesthetic changes to your face and body to anyone other than a fully trained plastic surgeon who specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery? What Dr. Wu’s thorough education and experience means for you:
Confidence
1-Year Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship: Feel confident with your results from a dedicated aesthetic plastic surgeon who is Aesthetic Fellowship-trained. This exclusive 1-year fellowship is only available to a small number of select plastic surgeons.
Trust
Dual MD + PhD Degrees: With the highest degrees awarded for expertise in plastic surgery + science, you can trust that your surgeon will continuously update and apply the most effective techniques to meet your needs.
Peace of Mind
6-Year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency: Have peace of mind that your surgeon has completed the most rigorous plastic surgery training available through an Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency with 6 years dedicated solely to plastic surgery.
Balanced Foundation
Nearly a Decade of Plastic Surgery Experience: Dr. Wu springboards her aesthetic surgery foundation from in-depth experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body.
Schedule ConsultationExperience the Revel you Difference
Did you know, when you have surgery with Dr. Wu, you are the center of her attention. Your surgery 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.
Private Overnight Stay
- Relax and recovery in style after surgery in one of our on-site recovery suites. This is available with all facial surgeries to ensure you get optimal results.
Complimentary CosmetAssure Included With Every Procedure
- With Revel You, 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.
State-of-the-Art Surgery Center
- All procedures performed at Revel You take place at the Hourglass Surgery Center in The Woodlands. It has the highest accreditation possible being a State-Licensed Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Our clients can’t wait to share!
“Wow! 5 stars are not enough..I am so happy I chose Dr Wu for my procedures ...which were fat facial transfer and brow lift . She is honestly the best and has restored that confidence for me 🤩Not to mention down to earth , extremely professional , she understood and addressed my concerns! I will always go to her for any and every future procedures 😊🙏🏼🤩”
Paola Martinez
“Dr.Wu is nothing beyond simply amazing! The quality of work done by this doctor is priceless. She is an artist, she knows exactly what you need to get done to make you look fabulous, she has changed my life.
LoveTaylon
Additionally her staff is amazing, and is dedicated to making sure you have a wonderful experience. I truly would recommend anyone to Dr.Wu, you'll definitely get everything you want plus more!”
“Amazing doctor! Dr. Wu actually was honest enough to suggest an alternative procedure which cost 1/3 the price of procedure i went to the consultation for. I had surgery yesterday and haven't even needed a Tylenol. I have zero bruising and swelling is minimal. I can not recommend her enough. Please do yourself a favor and book a consultation with Dr. Wu before you book with anyone.”
April Sanders
Facial Procedures
Never Compromise Your Unique Beauty with One Size Fits All Surgery. Learn about Revel You’s custom array of facial rejuvenation options ranging from minimally invasive techniques to maximally corrective treatments.
Facial volume is lost over time and can 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.
Liposuction can be used to contour problem areas that tend to gather fat as we age including the dreaded double chin and jowls. Excess fat can be removed through tiny incisions and radio frequency heat energy can follow to tighten your skin from the inside to improve jawline definition without scars.
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.
A mini neck lift is an effective way to address mild to moderate looseness in the neck skin. The short incisions are kept in natural creases around the earlobes. The loose neck muscle is tightened on both sides without major disruption to the neck anatomy meaning you will recover faster.
A full facelift offers a comprehensive way to improve the entire face. This procedure requires longer scars however it delivers the most powerful correction of signs of facial aging. These include improvements of crows feet, sagging cheeks, deep nasolabial folds, jowls, and removal of excess loose skin. Down time is about 2 weeks. It is often combined with complementary procedures such as facial fat transfer, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid surgery.
A full 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. Down time is about 2 weeks and results are long lasting.
FAQ
If you don’t find the answer you are looking for, simply contact us!
How long does the Revel EyeLift last?
The Revel EyeLift will last years as long as you maintain a stable body weight. As our skin continues to age over time, further procedures may be desired.
What is the down time after eyelid surgery?
It may take 1-2 weeks for the swelling and bruising to dissipate after eyelid surgery. Generally individuals will feel comfortable being out in public after 1-2 weeks.
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.
