The eyelids, while often overlooked, play a crucial role in your appearance and physical health. As we age, our eyelids start to droop. Drooping is excess sagging of the upper eyelid. There are two types of sagging, ptosis and dermatochalasis. Ptosis occurs when the edge of the upper eyelid may be lower than it should be. Dermatochalasis is the result of excess baggy skin in the upper eyelid. Dr. Greenbaum takes ocular plastics to another level, ensuring healthy eyes and vision.

Benefits of Eyelid Surgery

When the eyelids are drooping, one must constantly use their forehead muscles to lift the lids so that they can see, and this can cause strain and constant headaches. In order to correct eyelid drooping, eye surgery must take place. Dr. Shareen Greenbaum has extensive training and experience in all aspects of eyelid surgery. During eyelid surgery, the eyelids are lifted and the extra skin is removed which eliminates the need to use forehead muscles. In addition to the cosmetic benefits, eyelid surgery can significantly reduce headaches and eye strain. According to the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center that has been studying this method, “90% of the patients who underwent this surgery to decompress the nerves that trigger migraines experienced relief and also got a bonus cosmetic eyelid surgery.”

The Blepharoplasty Procedure

At Hollywood Eye Institute, Dr. Greenbaum specializes in Ocular Plastics. The Blepharoplasty procedure treats bags under the eyes, droopy or sagging skin in the upper eyelids leading to vision impairment, excess fatty deposits causing puffiness in the eyelids, and drooping lower eyelids. The common misconception of blepharoplasty surgery is that the eyelid is ‘lifted’ which is not the case. Eyelid surgery helps remove excess skin and reshape the eyelid. If the eyelid itself is droopy, a procedure called ptosis repair is performed where the eyelid muscles are strengthened to lift the eyelid. These procedures can help reduce or eliminate vision problems while making the eyes appear younger and more alert. Learn more about this procedure here.

Ocular Plastics

Ptosis Repair

A specialized surgery that Dr. Shareen Greenbaum performs is Ptosis repair, which is a surgery which corrects drooping of the eyelid. This procedure raises the eyelid by adjusting the connection between the eyelid and the muscle that lifts it. People with ptosis complain of obstructed or hooded vision or fatigue in their eyelids. Ptosis repair is usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation.

Get Tested

Is eyelid surgery the right move for you? Find out by getting a consultation at our office. If you’ve been considering eyelid surgery and also suffer from migraines, our skilled doctors are here to help . Not everyone suffering from migraines can benefit from this surgery, so it’s important to speak to your doctor about your specific case. Often times, eyelid surgery is covered under your insurance. To learn more about how cosmetic eyelid surgery may not only ease migraines, but also improve the way you look and feel, contact leading ophthalmologist Dr. Shareen Greenbaum at 954-447-0606 or click here.

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Sources: Medscape, Medline, Realself