Experience the best in eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

The skin around the eyes is one of the first places to show signs of aging. As you get older, collagen and elastin break down, creating wrinkles and drooping. The skin also gets thinner over time, which makes dark circles more prominent. Eyelid surgery may also be medically necessary if the skin droops so much that it impairs vision or function of the eyelids.

The University of Kansas Health System offers eyelid surgery for those who want a more youthful-looking appearance, or who want to improve their vision or function of the eyelids. Our facial plastic surgeons, John P. Flynn, MD, J. David Kriet, MD, and Clinton D. Humphrey, MD, are exceptionally skilled and take pride in creating natural-looking results. They offer the latest facial plastic surgery trends and techniques and have been named "best doctors" by Kansas City Magazine, formerly 435 Magazine. As part of the region's premier academic medical center, they regularly see patients from Overland Park, Kansas City, Shawnee and beyond.

Eyelid surgery is a procedure that removes excess skin from around the eyes, while also tightening the underlying muscles and repositioning fat to reduce puffiness, hollowing and dark circles. This comprehensive approach can:

• Restore a more youthful-looking eye
• Create smoother contours above and below the eyes
• Reduce puffiness and dark circles
• Minimize hollowing under the eyes
• Elevate drooping eyelids (and improve vision in severe cases)

Eyelid surgery can be performed on the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both. Addressing both the upper and lower eyelids often creates the more attractive results.

Eyelid surgery is an excellent option for men and women who want their eyes to look more alert and invigorated. This procedure can also be combined with other facial rejuvenation techniques like an eyebrow lift or facelift for more dramatic results.

Others who can benefit from eyelid surgery include individuals who have obstructed vision or impaired eyelid function due to heavy, drooping eyelids. In this case, medically necessary eyelid surgery may be an option. Our team can help support you with insurance approvals.

Today's eyelid surgery techniques are more sophisticated than those of the past. The facial plastic surgeons at The University of Kansas Health System use the most up-to-date methods of eyelid surgery to help you achieve a natural-looking result.

As board-certified facial plastic surgeons, our doctors have received in-depth education and training for facial plastic surgery procedures. Their experience ensures that your results always look natural, never overdone.

The best way to determine if eyelid surgery is right for you is to request a consultation with one of our facial plastic surgeons. They can evaluate your concerns and facial anatomy to help develop a treatment plan that best meets your needs.

If you are interested in younger-looking eyes, please call 913-588-6701 or fill out the form to request an appointment.