Virginia Facial Plastic Surgery Blog

Home » Blog » Skill
RSS Subscribe

Choose a category to read about

Skill
Question:

Hi Dr. Naderi,

I am considering a lower lid blepharoplasty to remove under eye bags.  I am 44 years old.  Do I have to worry about my eyes looking hollow after the procedure?  Also, what type of anesthesia is used and is the procedure performed in your office or a hospital?  Approximately how many lower lid bleph procedures have you performed?  Thanks so much for your response!

Answer:

Hi,

As with any cosmetic surgery, the lower lid blepharoplasty can be done properly or poorly!  If done poorly or over aggressively then lower lid hollowing can be one of the complications. 

The key in eyelid surgery is not to remove too much fat or every single extra pinch of skin.  If too much fat is removed then the eyes may become hollow and dark and sunken in.  If too much skin is removed then lid retraction or ectropion or inability to close the eyes or dry eyes can occur. 

The surgery for the lower lids can be done "external" or "transconjunctival."  I typically perform these surgeries at the Hospital but occasionally I may make exceptions and perform them in the office - occasionally!

Anesthesia for such cases are usually local or twilight but general is an option. I have probably performed hundreds of eyelid surgeries over the last 9 years but I do not know the exact number.  I hope this helped clarify some of your questions.

 

Tags: Facial Plastic SurgeryExperienceEyelid LiftLower Lid BlepharoplastySkill

GET IN TOUCH WITH US:
ABOUT DR. NADERI
Dr. Naderi is a true Specialist Cosmetic Surgeon with distinguished Facial Plastic Surgery practices in the Washington DC area dedicated to Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty & Facial Rejuvenation using Botox and Dermal Fillers.
Learn More about Dr. Naderi
TESTIMONIALS
"I can not thank Dr. Naderi enough. Beginning to end he is a master
visionary that actually can do what he promises for you."
Janice Alexander, Chevy Chase
Read More

Dr. Shervin Naderi is a leading Virginia facial plastic surgeon who specializes in Rhinoplasty in Virginia as well as Revision Rhinoplasty in Maryland to correct botched nose jobs or nasal breathing problems.  His offices are conveniently located in Herndon, Virginia and Chevy Chase, Maryland and service the entire, DC Metro Area.

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your ears, you might consider an Otoplasty in DC which is ear-pinning surgery to adjust how much the ears protrude.  Dr. Naderi offers this surgery as well as other facial procedures such as facelift as well as neck lift

In addition to facelift and neck lifts, Dr. Naderi performs Blepharoplasty which is eyelid surgery in Maryland as well as in Virginia.  Dr. Naderi also offers chin implants and fat injections to smooth out the face and create a more youthful appearance.  Many patients opt to have Virginia neck liposuction in order to reduce the fat and wrinkles on their necks and look slimmer.  You might consider enhancing the fullness and overall appearance of your lips with a lip augmentation in Virginia or our other office in Chevy Chase, MD.

If you have scar which resulted from acne, Dr. Naderi is able to excise it using scar revision techniques which may be performed at a hospital or his offices.  He ensures that any unsightly scars are reduced as much as possible.  Dr. Naderi understands that self-esteem and self-confidence can be bolstered with acne scar reduction surgical or non-surgical procedure such as Dermabrasion or the non-inavasive Chemical peels.

Many men and women would like to look and feel younger.  As a result, the use of Botox injections in DC as well Dysport has increased significantly.  It is important to only have these shots administered by a skilled, Board Certified, surgeon or physician.  Dr. Naderi offers these filler injections as well as Restylane and the popular Juvederm and injections such as Radiesse.

Dr. Naderi offers a host of non-surgical cosmetic procedures such as the liquid midface lift using fillers such as Radiesse and Juvederm.  They are temporary solutions unlike permanent, plastic surgery procedures. Another such procedure is the non-surgical nose job which also uses fillers or injections to reshape the nose.

Our offices offer various laser procedures such as Erbium laser and CO2 laser to improve the skin as well as Fraxel laser.  Another dermatological procedure offered by Dr. Naderi is microdermabrasion in Chevy Chase.  Pulsed light can also enhance the skin’s appearance which is why the Naderi Center offers IPL Photorejuvenation to combat spider veins as well as sun spots.  Finally, we offer Obagi which is a facial peel that tightens the skin.

Call or Come Visit Us At:
297 Herndon Parkway - Suite 101 - Herndon, VA 20170 | 703-481-0002 (VA)
5454 Wisconsin AVE - Suite 1655 - Chevy Chase, MD 20815 | 301-222-2020 (MD)
CALL US TODAY :   
COME VISIT US AT:
297 HERNDON PARKWAY
SUITE 101
HERNDON, VA 20170
5454 WISCONSIN AVE
SUITE 1655
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815