Many people who come to me considering a face lift in Chicago want to improve sagging skin and wrinkles around their eyes. Often, the best approach for these patients is not a face lift but an eye lift.
Face Lift vs. Eye Lift
A face lift addresses the lower portions of the face, including the cheeks, jawline and neck – not the forehead, brows or eyes. Usually, I recommend face lift surgery for those who want to:
- Have a more defined jawline
- Reduce sagging in the mid-face
- Soften “laugh lines” or “smile lines”
- Rejuvenate the neck
Eyelid surgery, on the other hand, specifically targets the upper or lower lids (or both) to create a refreshed, alert appearance. With eyelid surgery, you can:
- Eliminate under-eye bags
- Smooth out “crow’s feet” and other wrinkles around the eyes
- Elevate drooping upper or lower eyelids
- Improve impaired vision caused by heavy upper eyelids
Your Options
Sometimes the best results are achieved when I combine procedures such as a facelift, eyelid surgery and even a brow lift, which smooths the forehead. This way, I am able to give the entire face a rejuvenated appearance, rather than just focusing on one specific area. These procedures can normally be performed during one operation to reduce overall healing time and the need for multiple surgeries.
Dr. Sandeep Jejurikar
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