Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery, tightens and/or removes the tissue of the upper and lower eyelid. This procedure is perfect for patients who have excess skin or bags around the eyes. Springs Aesthetics and Dr. John Burroughs offers blepharoplasty for men and women in Colorado Springs, South Denver, Castle Rock and other areas of Colorado. Patients have come to Dr. Burroughs from coast to coast.

What is Blepharoplasty?

As we age, a complex series of changes takes place in the tissue around the eye. Skin becomes thinner and less elastic, fat may protrude or atrophy, and even the bone can resorb and change lending less support for the soft tissues. Many of these changes can be improved or corrected surgically.

In Colorado Springs, blepharoplasty (or eyelid surgery) is intended to tighten the tissues of the upper and/or lower eyelids. It is useful for improving the appearance of aging around the eyes. In the upper lids, the procedure removes excess skin in virtually all cases. Depending on the individual anatomy, fat and muscle may also be addressed. The lower lids may be full and/or there may be skin laxity, both of which would be corrected surgically.

Blepharoplasties and related eyelid surgeries are among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures and may involve removing, reshaping, restoring, and repositioning of the eyelid skin and underlying tissue. Blepharoplasty is generally considered a top facial cosmetic procedure because the eyes, though not anatomically central on the face, are the central point of focus and attention for those looking at you.

Dr. John Burroughs has taught blepharoplasty surgical techniques to other surgeons and is published in surgical textbooks and journals on proper evaluation, technique, and care of blepharoplasty patients. Prior to his extensive subspecialty training in eyelid, orbital, and facial plastic surgery, he was an eye surgeon. Therefore, he has extensive concern, appreciation, skill, and experience to minimize risks and provide safe surgical treatments around the eyes.  Oculoplastic surgeons, compared to other plastic surgeons, with their microsurgical skills and precision often say follow the axiom that millimeters matter.

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Who Performs Blepharoplasty Surgery?

Trained ophthalmologists and any plastic surgeon may perform blepharoplasty. Only oculofacial plastic surgeons have undergone extensive subspecialty training to do eyelid surgery more than these other disciplines. Though these other surgeons may be trained and capable to perform eyelid surgery they may not appreciate fine anatomical details needed to optimize the aesthetic outcomes. They also may not know or be skilled in the most advanced blepharoplasty techniques. Many general plastic surgeons receive the bulk of their eyelid surgery training from oculoplastic surgeons. General plastic surgeons typically perform a much lower number of eyelid surgical procedures in and after training as compared to oculoplastic surgeons.

General ophthalmologists were often but not always trained in residency to perform eyelid surgery. After residency they typically don’t learn to evolve their technique or perform a significant enough volume to obtain the safest, most cosmetic, most reproducible, or best results. General ophthalmologist typically only perform insurance-based eyelid surgery and only obtain a functional result missing the nuances or lacking the surgical know how to optimize their results aesthetically.

Oculofacial plastic surgery has its genesis over 50 years ago because of the need for specialists in eyelid surgery and particularly for ptosis (drooping of the eyelid margin), which is one of the most difficult to perform of all eyelid surgeries. Ptosis surgery requires very extensive knowledge of eyelid anatomy and precision technique to have high reproducibility in regards to achieving optimal lid height and contour correction, which is elusive to most plastic surgeons. Experienced oculoplastic surgeons generally have an over 90% success rate in obtaining contour and lid height symmetry within a millimeter. Those with less experience have reoperation rates as high as 25% or more.

Oculofacial plastic surgeons are often consulted to address the most difficult primary or revision cases because of our extensive experience and proven results. A significant portion of Dr. Burroughs’ practice is to repair or provide revisions from other surgeons. Dr. Burroughs has done revision surgeries from all over Colorado and the surrounding states. On the rare occasion of suboptimal eyelid healing, oculoplastic surgeons know the best way to improve the results and outcomes. Oculoplastic surgeons are also able to perform important ocular exams to ensure surgery is optimized for patients with underlying ocular pathology such as dry eye or thyroid related eye disease and orbitopathy. Dr. Burroughs has been performing eyelid surgery since 1996, and teaches other surgeons, at national and international meetings, best practices in addition to advanced blepharoplasty and blepharoptosis surgery techniques.

Blepharoplasty by Burroughs

Beauty By Burroughs

• Experience matters: Dr. Burroughs is amongst the most well known and experienced eyelid surgeons in Colorado
• Highly (fellowship) trained by an oculofacial plastic surgery pioneer
• Member of the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons and board-certified ophthalmic surgeon
• Master surgeon chosen by other surgeons with 20+ years experience
• Local Reputation: Consistent Peer-Selected Top Doc in Colorado Springs
• National Reputation: Multi-Year Peer-Selected to Best Doctors
• Innovator & Invited speaker at national and international symposia
• Thought leader for advancing surgical techniques and outcomes
• Author of over a 100 publications and textbook chapters for cosmetic eyelid and facial surgery and rejuvenative techniques
• Collaborator and friend of other nationally respected surgeons including the cosmetic epicenters of Beverly Hills and New York
• Unique adjunctive treatments provided, many complimentarily, at his in-office medical spa not available at most other plastic surgeons
• 1st in Colorado to speed healing, reduce bruising with LidLift goggles
• 1st to bring TXA for eyelid surgery in Colorado to decrease surgical bleeding, decrease postop bleeding, and faster healing
• Compassionate, Results-Focused, & Experience-Based Practice
• Emphasis on listening to patients to give natural appearing results
• Revision and Reconstructive Eyelid Expert
• Ethical surgeon with recommendation integrity for safety first
• Patient-focused with a servant-mindedness calling as a surgeon

For more than 20 years, Dr. John Burroughs has helped men, women, and children in Texas, Florida, Utah, and Colorado. He is referred from within Colorado Springs and areas including South Denver, Castle Rock, Pueblo, and areas outside of Colorado, and even rarely internationally, by providing exceptional care in plastic surgery and eyelid surgery. At his practice, he also offers medical spa treatments performed by aestheticians and physician extenders (nurses), which complement and can speed healing. To learn more about blepharoplasty eyelid surgery, contact us today to schedule a consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions Often Heard from Our Blepharoplasty Specialist in Colorado Springs, Colorado

At Springs Aesthetics, we understand that looking your best is a top priority, and the signs of aging can take their toll. Fortunately, plastic surgery procedures are a great way to address specific imperfections of the face in a more lasting way than non-surgical alternatives. Regarding the eyes, our blepharoplasty specialist, Dr. John R. Burroughs, can help with the lower blepharoplasty procedure. Let’s dive into this procedure to learn more and determine when this treatment might be recommended to men and women looking to turn back the hands of time!