Interested in Younger-Looking Eyes, Without the Long Recovery?

Our Natural Eyelid Lift can help lift sagging upper lids and treat lower eye bags without the complications or recovery time of a traditional blepharoplasty (eyelid lift). Schedule a consultation with The Shoreline Center in Guilford, CT today!

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Is It Time for a Facelift?

The right time to consider a facelift is when signs of aging become noticeable and non-surgical treatments no longer provide the desired results. Here are five signs you may be ready for a facelift.

Formation of Jowls

Lines & Wrinkles

Formation of
Turkey Neck

Hollow &
Flat Cheeks

Temporary Fix
Not Working

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Experience a Natural Eyelid Lift

As Dr. Sarhan discusses in his monthly seminars on cosmetic surgery, volume loss is one of the major signs of aging in the face. Volume loss results mostly from diminished fat and is most evident in the eyelids and eyebrow area.

The only natural and everlasting method of restoring volume to the peri-orbital area (around the eyes) is to place fat in the areas where it has been lost. The Shoreline Center’s Natural Eyelid Lift accomplishes this volume restoration using the body’s own fat.

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Learn More About an Eyelid Lift

If the need for upper or lower lid blepharoplasty is too great (see above question), Dr. Sarhan would ordinarily recommend that these surgical procedures be done. In milder cases of upper lid drooping or lower lid fat pockets, your surgeon may recommend the Natural Eyelid Lift. In some cases patients require both blepharoplasty and Natural Eyelid Lift for maximal improvement.

The periorbital area is the single part of the face that gets the most “viewing.” When people are talking to you, they are focusing on the area around your eyes. Wrinkly skin, bulging fat pockets, and general volume loss can all contribute to an aged appearance.

Natural Eyelid Lift is a type of fat transfer surgery in which fat tissue from the same patient is precisely grafted to the delicate area around the eyes. A mini-liposuction procedure (using a small syringe) is used to obtain fat cells from preferred areas of the body. The fat tissue is purified and then gently placed throughout most of the upper and lower eyelid areas as well as the outer eyebrow region.

Volume loss contributes to the need for both upper lid and lower lid blepharoplasty. In the upper lids, volume loss “deflates” the tissue and increases the appearance of sagging, excess skin. If there is too much excess skin, an upper lid blepharoplasty (a skin removal procedure) may be required; in milder cases, Natural Eyelid Lift may be all that is needed to improve the appearance.

In the lower lids, the bulging pockets of orbital fat (a special type of fat that is largely or entirely resistant to the volume loss that occurs with aging) are made more noticeable by the loss of volume in the adjacent areas. Natural Eyelid Lift can even out the contours enough that a lower lid blepharoplasty is not needed.

Dr. Sarhan’s innovative approach and use of a CO2 laser for blepharoplasty help reduce recovery time. Most patients experience minimal bruising, swelling, or bleeding and can resume light activities within two to four days of the surgery. Post-operative pain is mild; most patients only require Tylenol and ice packs to ease any pain or discomfort.

Patients should expect to take approximately a week off of work. You should wait two weeks before resuming strenuous exercise. Dr. Sarhan will provide detailed aftercare instructions and let you know when it’s safe to return to your usual activities.

Swelling will mostly subside within one week, revealing your results. Patients who have lower eyelid surgery won’t have any scarring, and upper eyelid surgery results only in a thin scar on the upper lid that, in most patients, nearly disappears in the months following the procedure.

After laser blepharoplasty at The Shoreline Center, you can expect
improvements such as:

  • Vibrant, youthful eyes
  • Smoother eye area with reduced wrinkles
  • Improved visual field (if upper lid sagging was impairing vision)
  • Reduced puffiness and under-eye bags
  • A more alert and energetic appearance

Your results will become visible as any swelling and bruising from the surgery fade in a week or two. The exact outcome will depend on your unique procedure, including whether you had an upper, lower, or combined eyelid lift.

Typically, the results of blepharoplasty last many years. Blepharoplasty surgery is usually only needed once, although some patients may have an upper eyelid lift repeated to correct further signs of aging.

Meet Dr. Sarhan

Joseph Sarhan, MD is a Yale-trained expert in cosmetic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and cosmetic dermatology. Dr. Sarhan brings a fresh perspective, with an MD and PhD training, and meticulous attention to detail. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures that blend innovation with technical expertise to ensure each patient receives the most comprehensive, high-quality care tailored to achieve their goals.

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