Facelifts and blepharoplasty are often combined because they are two operations that help combat aging and sagging skin.
Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty involves opening the eyes by operating on the upper, lower, or both eyelids at the same time. The surgeon can also remove bags and dark circles under the eyes. The eyes are the most important feature of the face, and when they are obscured by drooping eyelids, it can create a sad look and cause functional problems. Indeed, if the eyelids obstruct vision, the surgery may be covered by social security.
Facelift
Over the years, the sun, and wear and tear, the facial skin relaxes. Thus, excessively sagging skin will sag and create deep wrinkles. This can sometimes result in an aged face that appears more worn than the person’s actual age. In this case, the facelift will consist of tightening the skin of the face and neck.
Facelift and Blepharoplasty
The benefits of combining a facelift and blepharoplasty will depend on the patient’s case. The surgeon will therefore determine whether it is necessary to combine the two operations. Generally, they are linked because the tension of the eyelid skin is related to the tension of the skin on the rest of the face. Some people’s skin sags much faster than others over the years. This depends on genetics but also on many factors, such as sun exposure, work, fatigue, and medical history.
