Dear Dr. Seckel, I am interested in Blepharoplasty or some form of eyelid rejuvenation or eyelid tuck. I have read that Blepharoplasty is a safe operation and that Blepharoplasty can be very effective for removing eyelid hooding and eyelid bags. I also have dark circles under my eyes and want to know if Blepharoplasty can remove the dark circles. I have read that Blepharoplasty can be done with the scalpel and with the laser but opinions vary widely about which Blepharoplasty method is better. Can the Blepharoplasty be done under local anesthesia? What is the recovery time after a Blepharoplasty? What are the risks of a Blepharoplasty? Can the eye itself be injured during a Blepharoplasty? Is there such a thing as a non-surgical blepharoplasty? Can filler like Restylane be used to get the same benefit for dark circles instead of a Blepharoplasty? Does the non-surgical facial rejuvenation program you speak about rejuvenate the eyelids and make a Blepharoplasty unnecessary? I am 42 and have early eyelid hooding of the upper eyelids and puffiness and bags on the lower eyelids. I am beginning to form a dark circle under the eyelid near the nose-in your book you call this the naso-jugal fold or tear trough deformity. Will the Blepharoplasty correct the tear trough deformity? Thank you very much, Charlene, Boston, MA.
Thursday, March 23rd, 2006blepharoplasty can be safely performed by a skilled, experienced board certified plastic surgeon.