Eyelid Surgery Washington, DC - Maryland Plastic Surgeon Dr. Harris in Chevy Chase, MD - District of Columbia, Arlington, Bethesda, Mount Rainier, Richmond, Virginia

Dr. Monte O. Harris


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Eyelid Lift

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We have all heard the saying "The eyes are the windows to your soul." The signs of premature aging, such as dark circles, sagging upper and lower eyelids, fine lines and wrinkles, can make you look tired and older.

Eyelid lift (or blepharoplasty) is the recommended and most often preferred treatment for removing bags under the eyes or drooping eyelids. These aging eye conditions can add years to your appearance and even impair your vision.

Dr. Harris can help enhance your appearance and give your face a more youthful appearance with an eyelid lift. A blepharoplasty can help change your appearance and make a dramatic difference by giving you a relaxed and rejuvenated look. To achieve the best results, Dr. Harris may also recommend other procedures. Blepharoplasty is often combined with fat transfer to the under eye and temple areas, laser skin resurfacing, a brow/temple lift and, possibly, a facelift.

Eyelid surgery may be performed under local anesthesia in our fully accredited surgical facility. Dr. Harris will make tiny incisions along the natural lines of your eyelids, which results in minimal scarring. Generally, excess skin is removed from the upper and/or lower lids and Dr. Harris may remove fat and tighten muscle to help you attain a fresher, more alert eye expression. Usually, you will be ready to return to work or normal activities in 7 to 14 days.

Most patients are back to their normal routine within days, although complete recovery may take a few weeks. Swelling, bruising and some discomfort are part of the recovery process, and usually can be alleviated with cold compresses and appropriate medication.

If you notice how your drooping eyelids and puffy or hollow under eye areas may be adding years to your age, ask Dr. Harris how a blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) can help you. We can reassure you by showing you our patients' before-and-after pictures that Dr. Harris will take an artistic approach and will personalize the surgery, as well as non-surgical services (BOTOX® Cosmetic, for example) that is right for your unique face.

Dr. Harris has performed eyelid surgery on individuals in Washington, DC, Chevy Chase, Maryland, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Maryland, Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax, Virginia, and all surrounding areas of the District of Columbia. He has also conducted surgery on patients as far away as New York and the state of Washington, as well as internationally.

During your consultation, you will be introduced to our Plastic Surgery Nurse or Patient Coordinator and she will explain the different options for you in detail. She will also take a complete medical history in order to evaluate your general health. Cosmetic surgery is an elective surgery and your surgeon wants to ensure that you are in the best health to undergo anesthesia and the recovery process of such surgery. Dr. Harris requires a complete history and physical performed by your family physician that includes some lab tests to ensure that you are medically cleared to undergo anesthesia and the surgery.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Chevy Chase, Maryland ( MD), near the Washington, DC (District of Columbia), Arlington, VA area.