The Importance of an Experienced Plastic Surgeon

Blepharoplasty is an extremely delicate procedure that requires masterful technique, precision, and care on the part of the surgeon. With over 28 years and several hundred cases worth of eyelid surgery experience, Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Tauber have become adept at shaping eyes so that they appear bright, rested, open, and naturally more youthful without diminishing their intrinsic character, beauty, or familiarity. In short, patients trust DeLuca Plastic Surgery because of several factors:

• Technical mastery, careful analysis, intelligent planning, and a proven track record for achieving the best result possible for their blepharoplasty patients.
• Non-aggressive, appropriately conservative approach to all eyelid procedures.
• Extremely low post-op complications rate.
• Commitment to 24/7 patient care, both before and after surgery.

“Just as no two individuals are the exactly alike, neither are our eyes. Hence, each blepharoplasty case must be completely individualized and unique to every single patient in order to achieve the most pleasing and optimal results possible. That is my commitment to you.*”

— Dr. William F. DeLuca, 2011

“I am a 52-year-old woman. As a dark skinned “ Mediterranean” woman, I have been plagued with very dark circles under my eyes whether I am tired or not. As such, I have been applying concealer on my circles for the last 40 years. Not being the gentle-touch kind of person, I inadvertently created a lot of unsightly damage. In addition to this (and perhaps hereditary), my eyelids were drooping such that in the late afternoon, I had trouble seeing (anything but half of an eyelid). My friends suggested that I consider having a procedure known as a blepharoplasty, and Dr. DeLuca was the most frequently recommended surgeon. After doing extensive research, I decided to proceed. Dr. DeLuca informed me that he could solve the issue with the incredibly excessive skin above and below my eyes, but he indicated that I would, by heritage, still have the dark circles. I truly appreciated his honesty and proceeded anyway. The surgery was a ‘piece of cake,’ just like the Dr. D said it would be. I am a wimp and did not believe him, but he was right! So many of my friends that knew that I was having this done, raved about how good I looked. Being a skeptic, I reserved comment. Then, when Dr. DeLuca showed me the before and after pictures, I was blown away!! In fact, I would be happy to speak via Dr. DeLuca with anyone who is considering this surgery and has any questions or reservations (like I did before going through with the procedure).”

— MLP / Saratoga Springs, NY*

A Good Candidate for Blepharoplasty

There are several conditions eyelid blepharoplasty can correct. A consultation is needed to determine which specific approach is best for you.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty can help correct heavy drooping, reduce excess fatty deposits, tighten eye muscles and tissue, and reduce excess skin that interferes with vision. During the procedure, the surgeon enters through an incision within the natural crease of the upper eyelid which, when healed, becomes imperceptible.

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty is typically a purely cosmetic procedure. It involves reducing the fat from the around the lower portion of the eye which tend to cause bulges around the eyes as we age. The procedure can be approached from inside of the eyelid or through a small incision in the skin just below the eyelash line. In either case, once the incision heals, it too typically becomes imperceptible.

Before & After Eyelid Surgery Rejuvenation

Note the difference both in lower eyelid puffiness and upper eyelid drooping. This artistic rendering demonstrates the difference that a couple of subtle changes can make in overall appearance.

Eye Issues That Blepharoplasty Cannot Fix

While eyelid surgery helps improve the shape of aging eyelids by trimming excess skin and sculpting of the deeper layers (fat and muscle), it is important to remember that this procedure cannot fix the following problems:

• Droopy eyebrows
• Wrinkles caused by smiling or squinting
• Thin and sun-damaged skin
• Dark circles under the eyes
• Volume loss in the tear trough area

That said, many of the above issues could be corrected through other surgeries or cosmetic products. Beyond the specific details of a correct diagnosis, a consultation is needed to determine treatment options.