The skin on your eyelids is very thin, which means they are one of the first places to show noticeable and often troubling signs of aging. When the eyelid skin begins to sag and tissue droops around the eyes, you may see more wrinkles and hollow areas that only become more prominent over time. Loss of elasticity in the upper eyelid can even cause loss of vision. If you have any of these issues, Dr. Chip Cole may recommend blepharoplasty, more commonly known as an eyelid lift.

Blepharoplasty can be performed on healthy patients with excess skin folds around the upper or lower eyelids. This excess or loose skin causes cosmetic problems and may even obstruct your field of vision. Our procedure at OCULUS Plastic Surgery can also address undereye bags and puffiness that prevent men and women from feeling confident and enjoying life to the fullest. To find out if you are indeed an ideal candidate for eyelid surgery, schedule a consultation with Dr. Cole or a member of our team.

Congenital or Acquired Ptosis (droopy upper eyelids), which can occur at birth or later in life, is generally due to hereditary tendencies, aging changes, or trauma.

The main reason for having corrective surgery for droopy upper eyelids is to improve vision in the upperlateral field of gaze; however, there is a beneficial cosmetic side effect. Corrective surgery is also necessary in children who have ptosis in both eyes for proper visual development. Surgery is done in adults to improve the visual field. Ptosis is a frequent cause of “fender benders” in the elderly because of a decreased amount of reaction time when their side vision is reduced.

There are two basic surgical procedures to correct ptosis. The strength of the levator muscle in the eyelid determines which operation is performed.

REMEMBER to do your research when considering any type of surgery! Facial surgery, especially, is a very specialized procedure, it is essential to select a surgeon with expert knowledge in both ophthalmology and facial cosmetic surgery Dr. Cole is board certified in both!

If you’re considering surgery or have any questions, give us a call at (404) 2561500 or go thru our website, OculusPlasticSurgery.com, to schedule your COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with a quadruple board certified plastic surgeon!

Dr. Chip Cole is a quadruple boardcertified surgeon based in Atlanta, specializing in ophthalmology and plastic surgery of the eyes and face—honored with The Golden Scalpel Award for Surgical Excellence.

Dr. Cole is also a fellowship instructor for two university programs, training tomorrow's surgeons, and has been honored with the Most Outstanding Faculty Award several times. Dr. Cole is frequently shares his knowledge through teaching lectures, and has been an invited keynote speaker to many prestigious universities. He is also an Amazon #1 BestSelling author!

Want to stay home? Dr. Cole also offers virtual consultations (video visits) and is always happy to review any photos sent thru messenger or email!

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Oculus Plastic Surgery
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0:00 Intro
0:19 What is ptosis of the eyelid?
0:33 What is a blepharoplasty procedure?
0:44 Ptosis surgery explained
1:04 Blepharoplasty procedure explained
1:18 Does insurance cover eyelid surgery?
1:51 Advantages of an oculofacial plastic surgeon