During eyelid surgery, Dr. Landford strategically trims excess skin, repositions underlying fat, and tightens muscles, creating a harmonious, natural-looking appearance. You’ll find your eyes shining brighter with renewed vitality, helping you regain the self-confidence of years past.
Blepharoplasty can treat the upper or lower eyelids, depending on your needs and preferences. Patients in the Northern Virginia area will meet with Dr. Landford at her offices in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, where you will discuss your goals and needs to help her better understand what your procedure will look like.
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The best Northern Virginia candidates for blepharoplasty are those who have the following traits:
The cost of eyelid surgery in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, & Maryland can vary based on several factors, including the type of surgery, the techniques used, experience, and anesthesia costs. After your consultation with Dr. Landford, she will make a treatment plan tailored to your goals and individual needs. This will allow our Patient Coordinator to give you a complete breakdown of the cost of your procedure.
Dr. Landford serves patients throughout Northern Virginia, with her expertise attracting those seeking world-class, natural-looking results that last.
The first step patients in the Northern Virginia area must take to get eyelid surgery in either Washington, D.C., or Maryland is to contact Landford Plastic Surgery for an initial consultation. After coming from the Northern Virginia area, you’ll meet with Dr. Wilmina Landford in her private office, where you will share your questions, concerns, and aesthetic goals.
You will also attend a pre-operative evaluation, which will include an in-depth medical and ophthalmic history, along with a detailed eye examination, which will cover your brow position, eyelid ptosis, lower eyelid position, and cheek projection. It is critical to be completely honest with Dr. Landford during your blepharoplasty consultation, as inaccurate information can lead to unnecessary risks.
When Dr. Landford determines which procedure and technique is best for your unique goals, she will create your surgical plan. Our Patient Coordinator will help schedule your surgery and provide you with any necessary information and instructions to follow to create the best possible results.
After your consultation, we will provide you with instructions to help you achieve optimal results from your surgery as you recover at home in the Northern Virginia area. While these instructions will be tailored to the individual needs of the patient, some common things to keep in mind are:
When performed by a talented plastic surgeon like Dr. Landford, a blepharoplasty is a very safe procedure. Although there are still some complications associated with the procedure. Many of eyelid surgery’s side effects are temporary and expected, including:
You can reduce the discomfort by using ice packs on your eyes on and off for 10 minutes, 4-5 times a day. Use prescribed ointments or eyedrops to reduce any swelling, dryness, or discomfort caused by the surgery.
Though highly unlikely, some serious complications from eyelid surgery can happen. Please contact our office immediately if you experience any of the following:
If you experience long-lasting or concerning reactions at any point, please contact our office immediately.
Before we begin your blepharoplasty surgery, we will make sure you are completely comfortable and confident. The surgery uses local anesthesia around the eyes and is paired with mild sedation during the procedure for added comfort. Dr. Landford will create incisions along the natural lines of your eyelids and remove any excess tissue. To close the incisions, she uses extremely fine stitches that remain in place for 3-6 days before removal.
If you get upper and lower eyelid surgery at the same time, the entire surgery will take around two hours.
A blepharoplasty in the Northern Virginia area can be performed as a single-focused treatment for the upper or lower eyelids, or as a combination procedure to achieve a more comprehensive, refreshed appearance.
An upper blepharoplasty, or upper eyelid lift, offers several benefits, including improved vision if you have sagging eyelids that obstruct your vision and a more alert, vibrant look. You’ll also have a more youthful appearance, with excess skin and underlying fat removed.
During upper eyelid surgery, Dr. Landford makes careful incisions along the natural creases of the upper eyelids, ensuring discreet scarring.
The primary goal of a lower blepharoplasty, or lower eyelid lift, is to achieve a balanced and natural appearance that naturally blends with the rest of the face. The procedure reduces the appearance of under-eye bags and puffiness, and diminishes wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful, refreshed overall look.
Dr. Landford typically makes incisions either just below the lash line or within the lower eyelid, depending on the patient’s individual needs and aesthetic goals. Through these incisions, she repositions or removes excess fat deposits and trims any loose or sagging skin.
During eyelid surgery, the incisions are hidden in the natural folds of your eyes. For lower eyelid surgery, the incisions are placed either along the lash line or hidden within the lower lid. Upper eyelid surgery places the incision in the creases, but can sometimes extend a little outside the lid into your crow’s feet.
Scarring, if present, will be discreet and fade over time to be even less noticeable.
After your eyelid surgery, you will be able to leave the same day, but someone will need to drive you home in the Northern Virginia area. As you recover at home, prioritize rest and relaxation for the first week to allow your body to heal when the surgery is fresh.
Immediately after your surgery, you will experience some puffiness, reddened eyelids, and some swelling and bruising similar to a “black eye.” Recovery does not happen quickly, so please be patient as your eyelids heal. Patients are usually able to return to their regularly scheduled activities in about 10-14 days after surgery. Follow all instructions provided by Dr. Landford and the rest of our time, and plan ahead to ensure responsibilities are covered.
Wear dark sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen for the initial recovery period to avoid direct sunlight on your eyelids. Following these instructions will lead to a quicker, smoother recovery and help you achieve optimal results.
Once you’re fully healed, you’ll have brighter, more youthful eyes that shine!
Discover unparalleled expertise in the art of plastic surgery with Dr. Wilmina Landford. With distinguished plastic surgery residency training from the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Landford brings a breadth of knowledge, talent, and skill to every procedure she performs. Her mastery of eyelid lift surgery, a technique she mastered under the guidance of pioneers in the field of Oculoplastics, makes her uniquely qualified for this procedure. Dr. Landford offers a transformative experience that combines cutting-edge techniques with a deep understanding of how to help her patients feel beautiful inside and out. With Dr. Wilmina Landford, you’ll achieve results that go above and beyond expectations, revealing the truest, most vibrant you. Your self-care beauty journey begins at Landford Plastic Surgery.
We encourage people in the Northern Virginia area who could benefit from a blepharoplasty, or eyelid lift, in either Washington, D.C., or Maryland to contact Landford Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation with Dr. Landford. Call the location closest to you or use our online portal to request an appointment. Either way, a member of our team will happily assist you.
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