A Visual Boost, Inside and Out: Examining Blepharoplasty In Huntersville with Dr. Erik Miles

As the popular saying goes, with age comes wisdom. On the other side of that coin of wisdom, however, there are some other aspects that follow that may not be so pleasant. A once smooth and unblemished exterior does not match the vitality and resilience, which grows throughout the years, and this can cause many people a fair amount of distress. The most common and obvious sign of aging is seen through the eyes themselves. We use them to assess and critique the world around us and eventually they start to look a bit worn: the eye muscles weaken, and begin to droop, sag, and appear puffy. Despite a perhaps less stressful lifestyle and plenty of rest, that tired look does not cease, and your drooping eyes may even be inhibiting your sight altogether. Seeking the advice of Dr. Erik Miles to eliminate this problem is the first step. In a consultation Dr. Miles will discuss the options available to you to restore and correct your eyes.

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A simple solution is on the horizon, and it comes in the form of a blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery. During your consultation, you can address your concerns about how your eyes have changed as well as your goals and the desired look you wish to achieve. Dr. Miles will answer any questions you may have at his practice in Huntersville. The eyelid surgery itself is a rather quick and relatively painless solution with low risks and huge benefits for the patient. Not to mention recovery time is low and you can return to work and regular activities very quickly following the blepharoplasty.

Whether by hereditary or environmental factors, or both, the eye muscles begin to lose their strength causing the upper eyelid to drop, creating its loose and sagging appearance. This skin may even fall so low that it renders the individual unable to fully see. Fatty tissue moves from its appropriate position and forms deposits, typically in the lower eyelids, which cause puffiness that will not go away on its own. Thankfully, these issues can be corrected through blepharoplasty.

Prior to the procedure, the eyelids are marked at the sites of each incision. On the upper eyelids, this is done at the natural crease, for lower eyelids, just below the lash line. This ensures that any scarring will be as minimal as possible, and in most cases not noticeable at all. Performed routinely by Dr. Miles in our Lake Norman office, the blepharoplasty is very well tolerated by patients. Though general anesthesia is available, most are made comfortable with only light sedation followed by a local anesthetic. Once the patient is sedated and entirely relaxed, the doctor will make each incision, removing the excess skin as well as re-depositing any fatty tissue to reduce puffiness. After surgery, there will be some mild swelling and bruising, which fades quickly. Patients can be back to normal within a week or two and the results will only look better and better as time goes on.

Dr. Erik Miles is here to help. If you would like to know more about the benefits of blepharoplasty in Huntersville and how it can help improve your outlook here in Huntersville, please contact us through our website or call us at (704) 896-5556.