Eye Lid Lift (Blepharoplasty) Columbus, Ohio
The skin of your eyelids is the thinnest skin of your face. Thin skin has little collagen elasticity and is more susceptible to aging changes and sun damage. Whenever we blink (as we do thousands of times a day) or close our eyes, we are stretching the eyelid skin. Eventually, this skin lengthens, creating extra folds. Women often notice this extra skin when applying makeup.
For both women and men alike, the extra eyelid skin can lapse over the upper lids and eyelashes, leading to a droopy appearance. The mid-facial tissue support also weakens, contributing to a long, tired look.
Why have a blepharoplasty?
Whether you desire an eyelid lift surgery Columbus, Ohio for functional or cosmetic reasons, your choice of a qualified facial plastic surgeon is of paramount importance. During your pre-surgical consultation, Dr. Michael Sullivan will examine you and ask questions concerning your vision, tear production, use of lenses, and your desires for surgery. Dr. Sullivan will explain what you can expect from blepharoplasty and take a complete medical history. Your age, skin type, ethnic background, and degree of vision obstruction are factors that must be taken into consideration.
People with circulatory, ophthalmological, or serious medical conditions must rely on their own personal specialists to determine whether blepharoplasty is an option. A consultation with a Columbus facial plastic surgeon like Dr. Sullivan can help you decide whether any additional, complementary surgery can increase the success of the surgery. Dr. Sullivan might, for example, recommend a simultaneous forehead lift to correct a drooping brow or skin resurfacing to remove the fine-line wrinkling around your eyes.
During your consultation, he will examine you to determine whether you may need a lower eyelid lift, an upper eyelid lift, or both. After you and Dr. Sullivan make a mutual decision to proceed with your surgery, he will discuss with you the technique indicated for your individual surgery, outlining the type of anesthesia, the surgical facility, any supportive surgery, and the risks and costs of the procedure.
Procedure:
An eyelid lift , also called a blepharoplasty, Columbus, Ohio can rejuvenate your appearance by removing the extra fat and skin of your eyelids. There are two types of blepharoplasty, and we invite you to learn more by choosing one of the following links:
- A lower eyelid lift repositions the skin and fat beneath your eyes to eliminate that “puffy” look.
- An upper eyelid lift removes the excess skin of your upper eyelids to restore a more youthful appearance.
Post-Op Results:
Eyelid surgery Columbus, Ohio—whether on your upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both—can result in a more youthful appearance and a less tired, more bright expression. This surgery will not make you look like someone else; often the results are more subtle rejuvenation. Read about the two blepharoplasty procedures to learn more about each.
Associated Procedures:
- Lower Eyelid Lift—which eliminates that “puffy” look under your eyes
- Upper Eyelid Lift—to restore a more youthful appearance
- Browlift—for a smoother brow and a more youthful expression
- Facelift—for a more youthful, heart-shaped face
- Skin Care Treatments—to improve your skin texture


The specific risks and possible complications as they relate to the blepharoplasty procedure will be discussed at your initial consultation.