Top Eyelid Surgeon in Los Angeles
Wrinkles around the eyelids are a telltale sign of facial aging. Fine wrinkles occur in the twenties and are usually exacerbated by sun exposure and UV light. As we age, genetic influences may cause further wrinkling and droopiness of the eyelids, leading to a loss of our peripheral visual field and heaviness of the eyelid skin. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian at Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center in Santa Monica specializes in the surgical and non-surgical management of eyelid wrinkles. Treatments include upper eyelid blepharoplasty, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, Thermage skin tightening, Ultherapy eyebrow lift, and fractional CO2 laser skin resurfacing. Non-surgical options include eyelid Botox.
A blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can restore youthfulness to the eyes and can remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids. The surgery is usually performed under twighlight sedation or general anesthesia in an ambulatory surgical center in Santa Monica.
Blepharoplasty surgery is one of the most effective facial rejuvenative procedures available in plastic surgery. Taking less than one hour to perform, blepharoplasty surgery can remove excess skin, reduce unwanted bulging of eyelid fat, and reduce droopiness of the upper and lower eyelids. Cosmetic surgeons have long touted the advantages of blepharoplasty in making men and women look more youthful.
Outpatient blepharoplasty surgery can be performed in our licensed operating room with patients resuming normal work duties within days of the procedure. There is limited downtime with blepharoplasty, with patients experiencing mild bruising and swelling after surgery. All patients considering eyelid surgery are optimized with non-invasive skin tightening options in order to minimize the scope of surgery. Thermage and Ultherapy are excellent non-invasive tools to tighten eyelid skin and uplift the lateral eyebrows. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian can help you decide which combination of treatments is most appropriate for your specific skin type, ethnicity, and age.
Botox for Eyelid Wrinkles in Santa Monica
Botox injections are a popular and effective solution for softening eyelid wrinkles, including crow’s feet and fine lines around the eyes. In Santa Monica, patients seeking natural-looking results often choose Botox injections as a first-step before undergoing laser or surgery to correct eyelid wrinkles.
During a consultation, Dr. Karamanoukian evaluates each patient’s facial anatomy, identifying the optimal injection points to address wrinkles without affecting eyelid function or appearance. Botox is minimally invasive, performed in-office, and requires little to no downtime, allowing patients to resume their daily activities almost immediately. Dr. Karamanoukian’s meticulous approach emphasizes safety, precision, and individualized treatment plans. By tailoring Botox injections to each patient’s unique needs, he ensures subtle, elegant results that reduce the appearance of eyelid wrinkles while maintaining natural facial expressions. For residents of Santa Monica seeking smooth, refreshed eyes, Dr. Karamanoukian is recognized as a trusted expert in aesthetic facial treatments.