Male Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty can be for any gender, delivering results that restore youth and vitality to one’s facial appearance. However, each patient will have different goals, and men often have subtle structural differences to their appearance. With male blepharoplasty at Nevada Eye Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ko can address cosmetic concerns for men while maintaining distinctly masculine results. Look younger, look more alert, but still look like you.
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What Is Male Blepharoplasty?
While traditional blepharoplasty is available to men as well, many patients may find that the changes could lead to a slight feminizing of their features. Male eyelid surgery uses adjusted techniques to deliver the same quality of results while ensuring they balance with your natural features. The procedure will still address signs of aging, loose skin, wrinkles, and more, but will be in line to look natural with your masculine features. One of the key differences is that the incision is made closer to the lash line. This small but vital change serves as a foundation for results that preserve a masculine look while still addressing your concerns.
Key Benefits of Male Eyelid Surgery
Male blepharoplasty can provide a number of benefits to patients. While each patient’s experience varies, the best way to promote a positive experience is to work with the right surgeon. As a double board-certified specialist in eye and face surgery, Dr. Ko has dedicated his career to delivering optimal results for each of his patients.
Some of the essential benefits patients may see with male eyelid surgery by Dr. Ko include:
- Reduce signs of aging
- Have a more alert expression
- Preserve or enhance masculine features
- Improve overall appearance
- Natural-looking results
- Ready to combine with other procedures
Overview of a Typical Male Eyelid Surgery
While some of the details of male eyelid surgery differ, the outline of the procedure is similar to other eyelid surgeries. First, patients receive general anesthesia, allowing them to be unconscious for the procedure. However, some patients may require only local numbing for a pain-free experience. Then Dr. Ko moves along your procedure plan, creating incisions to reposition tissue and muscle while removing and tightening excess skin.
Once each step is complete to satisfaction, he closes the incisions. As this is an outpatient procedure, patients can return home the same day. Keep in mind that you will need someone to drive you though, which we recommend planning for ahead of time.
How Does Dr. Ko Personalize Eyelid Surgery?
To see results in line with your goals, Dr. Ko personalizes every procedure. From the incision placement to the amount of skin removed, each element is modified to create the precise outcome each patient wants. The comprehensive consultation process is key, as it allows you to fully discuss with Dr. Ko what you want to see in your results. He then works with you on each element, providing visual samples to help you understand what your results may look like.
Additionally, you can customize your procedure through combining surgeries. Popular procedures to combine with male eyelid surgery include:
- Lower eyelid surgery
- Brow lift
- Eyelid fat transfer
The core advantage of combining procedures is that it allows you to see enhanced results. Secondly, you can also avoid splitting your procedure in separate visits, which would require two separate recovery periods.
Recovery Timeline
Though a full procedure, male blepharoplasty tends to have a mild recovery experience. However, it is still vital to follow all post-procedure instructions from Dr. Ko to reduce the risk of complications (and improve your results).
Weeks 1–2: Take some downtime away from work and all physical activity. Instead, focus on managing any swelling, bruising, and discomfort according to your instructions. Rest, relax, and recover.
Weeks 3–6: Initial swelling and discoloration should mostly fade, and you may be seen for a check-up appointment. Dr. Ko will let you know when to resume mild or light physical activity. Keep up caring for the surgical sites.
Week 7 and Beyond: Patients will have completed the majority of the recovery and can return to their full routine. Residual swelling may take a few months to fade, but it should mostly not be noticeable.
When Can You See the Results?
Patients can expect to see the first results of their male eyelid surgery once the initial swelling and bruising fade. Most of the time, this is around the two-week mark. Residual swelling can take several months to fade, allowing the tissues to fully settle into their new position. However, you can still enjoy your results during this time, with gradual improvements each day. Your results should last for years, but a healthy lifestyle is key to getting the most out of them.
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Book Your Consultation
Learn more about our cosmetic procedures and start on your path toward a revitalized and youthful appearance today. When you book your consultation for male eyelid surgery in Reno with Dr. Ko, you can fully discuss your goals in a one-on-one meeting with a leading oculofacial surgeon. We look forward to helping you bring out the best in your natural appearance.
