Boston Eyelid Surgery Dr. Gregory Gallico

When we speak to each other, we focus on the eyes. Having the appearances of the eyes at their best is the best way to enhance our looks. Bright, open eyes project an image of alertness and youth.

44 year old woman before and after animated pictures having had upper and lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) through external incisions.

Blepharoplasty: Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery in Boston, Masssachusetts

Excess eyelid tissue and puffiness can be reduced by eyelid surgery, Blepharoplasty. Over time everyone's eyelids develop new skin and loose muscles which fall in folds and fat which pushes out the skin forming the eyelid 'bags'. This operation, Blepharoplasty, because of the concealed scars, is suitable for both men and women.

Lower eyelid fullness or 'bags' can be reduced through an incision inside the lid, which leaves no visible scar (transconjunctival), or under the lashes (which allows tightening of the skin as well). Through this incision the excess fat (the usual source of the bags, bulging, and puffiness) can be removed.

Extra upper eyelid skin and fullness can be reduced with direct excision. Sometimes a 'fallen' eyebrow will contribute to excess upper eyelid skin and needs elevation through a Brow or Forehead lift to enhance the upper eyelid appearance (coronal, endoscopic, or temple).

VIEW MORE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES OF DR. GALLICO'S EYELID SURGERY AND BLEPHAROPLASTY PATIENTS

This 38 year old woman was concerned about the excess upper lid overhang, but more importantly the marked bulging bags of the lower lids. Dr. Gallico reduced the fullness and bulging of the lower lid through an incision inside the lid (transconjunctival) which leaves no scar.

Extra fat under the upper lid or brow, which causes puffiness, can be removed as well. And the muscle wrinkling of the skin between the eyebrows can be reduced by direct excision of the corrugator muscles or by Botox injection. Dr. Gallico has established the anatomic descriptions, which allow precise muscle reduction. Hollow areas over the cheeks may be filled by fat flaps from the lower lids, by cheek implants or by a mid-facelift.

The surgery is performed in an operating room for safety and sterility. Anesthesia can be light with sedation and local injections or with mid-range anesthesia where you are fully asleep, but breathing on your own. Most patients will go home the same day as surgery. Pain is not a prominent problem and will be controlled with whatever medication works for you. Most people will return to work in one to two weeks.

Dr. Gallico has presented his techniques for eyelid surgery, mid-facelift, and cheek implants at national and international conferences. When you discuss eyelid surgery with your plastic surgeon, be sure he/she understands the surgical procedures mentioned above and is prepared to offer you the individual surgical results you require. Dr. Gallico performs the surgery through both internal (transconjunctival) and external approaches, whichever will be best for your result.

Contact G. Gregory Gallico III, M.D. - Plastic, Cosmetic, and Aesthetic Surgery

If you would like to speak to me or a member of my staff to obtain additional information or to schedule a consultation, please contact my office either by

phone, fax, or e-mail:

Tel: (617) 267-5553
Fax: (617) 267-5507
E-Mail: ggallico@gallicomd.com

or write directly:
G. Gregory Gallico, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Assoc. Professor Plastic Surgery
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School and
Boston Center for Ambulatory Surgery
170 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116 USA