Blepharoplasty New York, Eyelid Surgery Manhattan, Eye Lift NYC

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

As we age, the upper and lower eyes develop loose skin and excess fat that creates puffiness. Dr. Rizk favors minimally invasive techniques to remove excess skin and fat and rejuvenate the upper and lower lids. Most patients are able to return to normal activity within one week, looking more refreshed and youthful.

Dr. Rizk employs an advanced scarless technique using an incision inside the lower lid (transconjunctival) and reducing wrinkles with laser surfacing or skin excision as indicated. Blepharoplasty can rejuvenate puffy, sagging or tired-looking eyes by removing excess fat, skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids. It may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve sight by lifting droopy eyelids out of the patient's field of vision. The procedure is usually performed in an office with local anesthesia in as little as 45 minutes. Blepharoplasty can be combined with a facelift or BOTOX® treatments to raise the eyebrows or reduce the appearance of wrinkles, crow’s feet or dark circles under the eyes.

Dr. Rizk published his techniques and algorithm for analysis and treatment of the lower lid in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal (2003). Dr. Rizk’s article on blepharoplasty speaks about making eyes look youthful and not hollow. He performs a scarless technique for lower lids with no external scar. He also performs a modified version of upper eyelift
to address the sagging hooded eye.