New Jersey Eyelid and Brow lift Surgery at the Parker Center Discovers a Minimally-Invasive Solution for a More Youthful Look and Quick Recovery
At the Parker Center for Plastic Surgery, Dr. Paul M. Parker created an upper eyelid lift and brow lift combination procedure through one incision as a simple and long-lasting solution for younger looking eyes.
(Vocus/PRWEB ) December 29, 2009 — As we age, each part of the body shows it differently. Around the eyes, common aging signs include hooding of the upper eyelid skin, drooping eyebrows and constant scowl lines between the eyes. New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul M. Parker, has a relatively simple solution to the problem.
“When I evaluate a patient’s upper eyelids, I look at the position and shape of their eyebrows as well,” says Dr. Parker. “As we age, our skin loses its tone and elasticity causing the skin of the upper eyelids to become lax. As aging progresses, the degree of laxity worsens and the eyebrows themselves descend. The excess upper eyelid skin over the outer aspect of the eye “hoods” over the corner of the eye, like a falling curtain. The overall effect is a tired, aged appearance.”
For patients in New Jersey, upper eyelid surgery and brow surgery is relatively straight forward. Dr. Parker begins each new patient consultation by handing the patient a mirror and asking them to identify their concerns. Patients bothered by their aging eyelids will often point out the “extra skin” which has developed in the upper lids. He will also discuss with them eyebrow position and shape as well as the vertical wrinkle lines in between the eyebrows.
In order to treat the extra upper eyelid skin, Dr. Parker makes a well concealed incision in the crease of the eyelid to remove the excess skin. This procedure is called an upper lid blepharoplasty, or eyelidplasty.
At this time, he can use the same incision to take care of the scowl lines that collect between the brows.
“Between the eyebrows are the paired corrugator muscles. They are responsible for the vertical lines that form and leave a person looking angry all the time,” explains Dr. Parker. “Many people have Botox injected into these muscles to relax them and in doing so soften the scowl lines. The results from Botox will only last for 3- 6 months at a time, however.”
To correct these scowl lines, Dr. Parker carefully removes the corrugator muscles through the upper lid blepharoplasty incision. Whether this is performed at the time of the upper eyelid lift or not is determined during the patient’s consultation. While Botox is the least invasive way to correct this issue, Dr. Parker’s technique is minimally invasive, long-lasting and less expensive after adding up the cost of Botox two to three times a year.
Before View After View
Before View After View
Before View After View
In addition to treating the corrugators, Dr. Parker can elevate the outer aspect of the eyebrow, also known as the “tail of the brow” with a browpexy during this same procedure. Using the same upper eyelid blepharoplasty incision, he will insert several sutures underneath the eyebrow and elevate it to a more youthful position, improving the shape of the eyebrow. This form of internal brow fixation is indicated in patients with mild laxity of the eyebrow. For more serious sagging, a formal brow lift, which entails incisions in the scalp, may be necessary.
“In order to help sort out what’s best for an individual patient, I find it helpful to supplement our new patient consultations with computerized imaging of the anticipated surgical results. The patient spend time with our professional computer imager who will show the patient ‘imaged’ pictures of what we believe the patient will look like after surgery. This way, we can show the patient visually what he or she would look like after upper lid blepharoplasty alone or in conjunction with one of the other procedures. In addition to seeing their anticipated results, we have our patients review many actual before and after pictures of prior blepharoplasty, browpexy and corrugator removal patients.”
Many of Dr. Parker’s patients seeking New Jersey eyelid surgery will opt for this limited incision procedure which he has called a transpalpebral brow lift and blepharoplasty. Through one incision, they are able to have the redundant skin removed from their upper eyelids, scowl lines between their eyebrows erased and their eyebrows lifted and shaped in a roughly one hour procedure.
Not only is the procedure short but the recovery is rapid accompanied by very little pain. “I recently had a male patient who had an upper lid blepharoplasty, removal of the corrugator muscles and a browpexy- ten days later he was enjoying himself at the US Open Tennis Tournament.”
While aging is the most common reason for New Jersey eyelid surgery, genetics can also cause this aged look. Dr. Parker treats men and women of all ages to give them more rested, happier and younger looking eyes.
“I think that’s the advantage of these minimally invasive procedures,” he says. “Because the recovery is so quick and the tell-tale signs are virtually nonexistent, patients are more inclined to have these procedures performed at a younger age.”
As a New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker strives to provide the most natural appearing results using minimally invasive procedures which permit a rapid recovery. All of his procedures are performed in the Parker Center’s fully certified onsite ambulatory surgical facility, Surgiplex, LLC.
About Dr. Paul M. Parker:
Dr. Parker is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He holds a certificate of advanced education in cosmetic surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the New Jersey Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Additionally, he has been selected as one of the top surgeons in his field by Consumer’s Research Council of America and has been named one of “America’s Top Doctors” by Castle Connolly. He has also served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center.
About The Parker Center:
Located in Paramus, New Jersey, The Parker Center is a 15,000 square foot facility boasting an AAAASF and Medicare certified surgical center, state of the art medi-spa and circuit training gym. The Parker Center for Plastic Surgery New Jersey prides itself on enhancing their patient’s lives through individualized support and impeccable attention to detail.
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