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Our eyes are often our best connection to the world and the people around us. Due to the skin around the eyes being so thin and delicate, they are also among the first areas of our face to show signs of aging. Fortunately, there are many effective ways to combat these changes and prevent them from worsening. From Botox and Jeuveau to dermal fillers to more permanent solutions like the coveted eyelid lift, board-certified plastic Surgeon Christopher K Livingston MD FACS PA offers a wide range of eye rejuvenation treatments aimed at turning back the clock and refreshing your look.

Here are five of the most common signs of eye aging and when an eyelid lift may be your best option for treating them.

Five Common Signs of Eye Aging

1. Crow’s feet: are those pesky, static or dynamic wrinkles that form at the outer corner of your eyes when you smile and linger long after you’ve stopped. 
2. Under the Eye Bags: The deposits of fat that collect underneath your eyes and cause bulges around your tear troughs are considered under-eye bags, and they are impossible to get rid of by topical solutions alone. If you have noticed puffiness under your eyes that have become more pronounced over the years, these fat deposits could be the cause.
3. Under the eye Hollows: The dark hollow circles under the eyes can give a tired appearance even when you’re fully rested. They’re caused by a loss of volume during the aging process and genetics.
4. Falling Brows: Like many other areas of our face, brows droop or sag as we age. This often creates a tired or worn-out look that can make us appear older than we are.
5. Drooping Eyelids: Sagging upper eyelids are caused by a loss of collagen and are one of the most common signs of aging in the eyes. Severely drooping upper eyelids can make it difficult to see, prevent the use of makeup, and cause an aged look.

How An Eyelid Lift Can Help

An eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is an effective procedure for the rejuvenation of the eye area. By removing sagging, excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids, you can help eliminate these imperfections all at once, providing you with a youthful, radiant look. What’s even better is this procedure is nearly scarless due to Dr. Livingston’s technique of creating a small incision on the upper eyelid crease where fat will be removed and tissue and muscles will be tightened. He may also create a small incision just below the lower eyelashes where he will remove the excess skin and fat that cause bags and wrinkles. If it’s hollows you are wanting to treat, Dr. Livingston can also transfer some of the excised fat to fill those hollows.

Eyelid Lift in Houston, Texas

Christopher K. Livingston MD FACS PA, is a board certified plastic surgeon who has been attracting patients throughout Southeast Texas with his detailed eye, personalized patient care, and extensive knowledge and expertise. As a member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Livingston strives to provide his patients with utmost safety, minimal downtime, and reduced pain when undergoing any of the procedures he offers.

For more information on an eyelid lift with Dr. Livingston, please contact us by phone (281) 501-1812 or online to schedule your personalized consultation.