Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can be performed safely and effectively using local anesthesia. Is blepharoplasty sometimes done under general anesthesia? Yes, but at Youthful Reflections, we prefer local anesthesia with or without conscious sedation for blepharoplasty procedures due to its numerous benefits and safety profile. Local Anesthesia for Blepharoplasty Local anesthesia is our preferred method …
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Youthful Reflections: Michael A. Boggess, MD
213 Overlook Circle, Suite B-3
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 942-8016
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Category Archives: Upper Blepharoplasty
While many people are excited about the rapid weight loss made possible by modern medications, it can sometimes lead to unexpected changes in your appearance, such as facial volume loss, sometimes referred to as "Ozempic face." At Youthful Reflections Facial Plastic Surgery Center, we understand the emotional and physical challenges that accompany these changes. As …
Read MoreAre you often asked if you're tired, even when you feel rested? Or perhaps you appear worried or angry, even when content. The area around the eyes can communicate misleading signals about your age or mood if you have droopy eyelids, puffy under-eye bags, or hooded upper eyelids. Upper and lower eyelid surgery is a …
Read MoreAn eyelid lift, known clinically as blepharoplasty, brightens and refreshes the eye area by addressing excess skin and fat in the upper and lower eyelids. Patients can choose to have surgery on either lid or both, depending on their preferences and needs. Learn more about this procedure and when you should get an upper blepharoplasty …
Read MoreAs people age, the muscles, fat, and skin around the eye grow lax, which leads to sagging and bulging. This excess and drooping tissue is called dermatochalasis and can be caused by age or genetics. Eyelid lifts benefit those whose eyelids make them look older than they are or perpetually exhausted or sad. Drooping upper …
Read MoreFacial rejuvenation means different things to different people, but the end goal is the same—to look like yourself, only better! Facial plastic surgery encompasses a variety of surgical procedures that can add volume, tighten, and contour different areas of your face for a more youthful appearance. Let’s explore some procedures that can smooth wrinkles and …
Read MoreAs people age, the skin of the upper eyelids begins to sag and droop due to loss of elasticity. The sagging skin can hang over the upper eyelid and lashes and cause visual field obstruction, while the fat around the eye can also protrude into the eyelid, resulting in a puffy appearance that obscures the …
Read MoreIf you have droopy eyelids or excess skin hanging over your eye, you've probably heard of upper blepharoplasty (commonly known as an eyelid lift). Many of our Nashville patients wonder if they might be candidates for this type of facial surgery. Often, people think you must be older to consider an eyelid lift. In this …
Read MorePeople considering cosmetic surgery often browse before-and-after photos of patients who had the same procedure they want before choosing a plastic surgeon. Along with patient reviews, B&A photos wield significant influence on a patient's choice of a capable plastic surgeon. But what should you look for in photos if, for example, you thinking of eyelid …
Read MoreThat old saying about the inevitability of death and taxes should have included a third unavoidable fact of life—wrinkles. Some of us start seeing the first signs of facial aging earlier than others, but at some point, the skin reveals the years we have lived. For women and men who remain active and feel youthful, …
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We understand you want your facial plastic surgery right away, but when it comes to your safety and appearance, patience pays off. Immediate appointments aren’t always available because Dr. Boggess:
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Is highly accomplished, and his services are in demand.
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Takes his time to ensure outstanding safety, care, and results.
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Offers personalized techniques that aren’t available elsewhere.
We are worth the wait.
If you can’t see Dr. Boggess right away, learn why waiting for the best facial plastic surgeon is essential and how you can make the most of that time in blog post.
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