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Brow Lift, Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), and Mid-Facelift in Seattle and Bellevue
Ophthalmic plastic surgeon Tim Heffernan, MD has specifically trained to work with the area around the eyes. He offers various surgical procedures, including eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) as well as brow lift and mid- facelift procedures. Serving Seattle, Bellevue, and surrounding communities, Dr. Heffernan ensures that his patients will be pleased with the improvements of their facial area around the eyes. Other reconstructive and cosmetic eye surgery procedures offered by Dr. Tim Heffernan include orbital surgery, tear duct reconstruction, and other eyelid procedures. In addition to surgical procedures, Dr. Heffernan also provides numerous non-surgical treatments. Contact the office of Dr. Heffernan to learn more about how we can help you look your best.
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Dr. Heffernan uses his meticulous skill to remove fat deposits, pouching, and excess, sagging skin from both the upper and lower eyelids. Depending upon your needs and desires, Dr. Heffernan can use a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to make precise adjustments to the eyelids and create the esthetically pleasing look you've always wanted. And because Dr. Heffernan is an eye specialist, you can be assured that your procedure is performed with the utmost attention to maintaining the function of your eyes and the safety of your priceless vision.
As one of the first parts of the face to show signs of age, the eye area can be a serious aesthetic concern for many who wish to conceal the effects of aging. However, Dr. Heffernan can correct and eliminate the sagging upper eyelids, as well as bags under the eyes, with blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, out of his Seattle office.
Though it is normal to be nervous and anxious before a blepharoplasty, Dr. Heffernan is focused on answering any and all questions you may have preceding the procedure. In addition to his expertise, he is also dedicated to providing his patients with a comprehensive education about the procedure they are about to undergo so as to instill in his patients confidence and calmness. To learn more about undergoing an eyelid surgery in the Bellevue area, contact our Seattle office today to schedule a consultation.
Forehead and Brow Lift
With the forehead and brow lift procedure performed at our Seattle practice, both of which only require tiny incisions, Dr. Heffernan can lift the entire brow area, giving you a younger, more open look while correcting the deep wrinkles that develop in the forehead.
The younger aesthetic is achieved by the reduction of wrinkles and frown lines, as well as by positioning the eyebrow line higher on the forehead. Dr. Heffernan is trained in the remarkable endoscopic brow lift that only requires a few tiny incisions to perform the procedure, whereas traditional brow lifts required a large incision as well as the removal of a substantial portion of skin. Through those few incisions, Dr. Heffernan is able to see underneath the skin into the area he will need to surgically change, eliminating the need to make a large incision.
During a forehead / brow lift that is performed at our Seattle practice, the small incisions are made in an arched pattern beneath the hairline. Using these incisions, Dr. Heffernan can reach the tissues under the skin with special instruments. He will also insert the endoscope – a tiny camera that is connected to a monitor – through the incisions to help him navigate the area under the skin. With the endoscope, Dr. Heffernan can remove tissues that show the signs of aging. By removing tissue that lies between the forehead and eyebrows and then lifting the forehead tissue, Dr. Heffernan can smoothen out the surface of the brow and forehead. By lifting, Dr. Heffernan can effectively eliminate the appearance of wrinkles and simultaneously raise the brow line.
Because the endoscopic brow lift only requires minimal cutting, recovery time is much quicker compared to traditional brow lifts. If you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Heffernan to discuss the brow lift procedure, contact our Seattle office today.
Mid-facelift
Having a mid-facelift may be an outstanding cosmetic surgical option for Seattle patients who do not need to have areas of the neck and chin lifted. Though neck banding and jowls are common problems that plague many people who wish for a facelift, the mid-facelift is an ideal procedure for those who wish to achieve a younger, refreshed look but do not have those problems. This procedure does what most face-lift techniques do not: enhance the area directly below the eyes, in the upper cheek area where those telltale "hollow" areas begin to form with age.
Using an endoscope (a tiny camera used by surgeons to operate under the skin without the need to make large incisions), mid-facelifts focus on the upper cheeks and area directly below the eyes to smooth and tighten the patient's appearance. During a mid- facelift, small incisions are made near the temple, above the ears, and typically inside the mouth in a position above the cheek bone. With carefully placed sutures, Dr. Tim Heffernan will adjust the muscle tissue and fat to pull up the middle of the face.
The mid-facelift procedure that is performed with an endoscope allows for a shorter recovery time that usually lasts a week. In addition, the minimal amount of tissue that is operated on during the surgery helps to cut down recovery time. Some swelling and bruising may occur, but usually disappear within a few days.
If you are looking for a reputable surgeon to perform the mid-facelift procedure in the Seattle area, Dr. Heffernan is waiting to be your choice. His patients are consistently satisfied by the results he creates as he is among the leading ophthalmic plastic surgeons in the area. Contact his office today to schedule a consultation.
Contact Dr. Tim Heffernan
Dr. Tim Heffernan has earned his reputation as a reputable, skilled, and successful cosmetic eyelid surgeon by investing his talents, experience, and time into each of his patients. By having Dr. Heffernan perform procedures such as eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), brow lift, and mid-facelift, Seattle and Bellevue area patients can achieve a younger, rejuvenated aesthetic. Contact our office to schedule a facial plastic surgery consultation during which you can have any of your questions or concerns addressed.