Dr. Taylor has experience using the laser to perform a procedure called "blepharoplasty" , which is a special surgical procedure performed on the eyelids to remove excess skin and bulging fat tissues.

               Many people develop sagging eyelids and baggy lower eyelids as they age. Some sagging can be due to hereditary and muscle loss in the forehead. The eyelids naturally droop with time and can even block vision, if they hang too far over the lid edges. Many people develop bulging and sagging under-eye bags that don’t go away with a good night’s sleep. Dr. Taylor uses the laser to remove the excess upper eyelid skin that causes it to droop. The laser can also be used to help remove the fat pockets of the lower eyelids, and during the same procedure, the skin around the eyes can also be treated with a laser to help to lighten the skin.

                                            The procedure can frequently be done in the office or an outpatient surgery center under local anesthetic. Following the cleaning of the area and injection of the anesthetic, the surgery is performed. Special shields have to be placed over the eyes to cover them to protect against the laser. The laser is used with other instruments to perform the surgery. Because the laser seals the blood vessels when it touches them, there is less swelling, bruising, and bleeding than with traditional blepharoplasty, which helps reduce healing time.

                                            After the surgery the upper eyelids and occasionally, the lower eyelids have some sutures for a few days. The amount of discoloration and swelling varies from person to person, but usually most of the swelling is gone in 4-7 days. Patients usually can return to work with makeup in 5-10 days. Although there can be a rapid change in vision and appearance with surgery, the final result develops over the next 8-12 weeks.

                                        Laser eyelid surgery costs from $2,400.- 2,850.00.