Male Upper Eyelid Surgery in Portland

Because skin and lines around your eyes are one of the clearest indicators of your age, upper eyelid surgery is one of the most sought-after cosmetic treatments among men. With upper eyelid surgery (also known as upper blepharoplasty), Dr. Peter Vila can help restore a more youthful glow while maintaining a classic, masculine appearance.

What Does Male Upper Eyelid Surgery Treat?

As the years wear on, it is common for people to develop droopy upper eyelids. Not only does a saggy eyelid look older and less attractive, but in some cases, it can impair your ability to see fully. Your health insurance may even cover the procedure if the vision obstruction is significant enough.

Male upper eyelid surgery gets rid of the extra skin that pulls your eyelid downward. Dr. Peter Vila can also remove fat deposits that accumulate next to the eyelid for further rejuvenation.

How Does Male Upper Eyelid Surgery Work?

Dr. Peter Vila uses the crease that naturally exists in the upper eyelid to conceal his incision. After making this cut, he removes the excess skin and any unwanted fat. The surgery lasts about an hour, and Dr. Vila will suture the incision upon completion.

Many patients will choose to have upper eyelid surgery done in conjunction with another procedure; Dr. Peter Vila can advise you as to whether you are a good candidate for that, depending on your goals and overall health.

Male Upper Eyelid Surgery Recovery

Because this surgery affects your eyes, you will have to plan to give your eyes rest in the days following the procedure. Although watching movies and reading are relaxing activities after most types of surgery, that is not the case for upper blepharoplasty.

Generally, the pain is minor and only lasts a day or two; Dr. Peter Vila can prescribe painkillers—aspirin is off-limits because it thins the blood—to minimize discomfort. Swelling may last longer than a couple of days, but most patients will be able to re-enter the world without showing obvious signs of surgical work in about a week’s time.

How Male Upper Blepharoplasty Differs From Female Blepharoplasty

The procedure for men is not radically different than upper eyelid surgery for women, but most male faces look significantly different from female faces around the eyes. In addition to men having thicker skin, the shape of their brows and eyelids is more rugged.

In other words, you need to seek out a surgeon with experience performing plastic surgery on male faces to make sure he keeps and enhances features that are attractive and common in men.

Otherwise, your eyes may end up looking more feminine and unnatural after the procedure. Fortunately, Dr. Peter Vila has the experience to make your eyelids more youthful without sacrificing masculinity.

Set Up a Blepharoplasty Consultation

Remember, it is important to select a doctor who not only has experience performing upper eyelid surgery, but also one who has worked extensively on male faces to make sure it enhances your appearance. In the Portland area, your best bet is Dr. Peter Vila, so contact our office to schedule an appointment.