Benefits of combining eyelid surgery with facial rejuvenation

Facial rejuvenation refers to a number of procedures, such as facelifts and dermal fillers, that can be applied to many different areas of your face. However, lots of people stick to just getting one procedure at a time. This results in a longer recovery time and a longer overall journey when undergoing facial rejuvenation.

Combining eyelid surgery with other procedures has many benefits, such as:

• Saving money in the long term — paying for each procedure individually will cost you a lot more than if you were to get them at the same time.
• Saving time — combining procedures will mean you only have one recovery period and therefore result in a much shorter facial rejuvenation journey overall.
• More balanced results — having eyelid surgery alone will reduce the signs of ageing only in your eye area. By combining it with other procedures, you can see a more youthful appearance in your entire face, creating a balanced, natural look.

Common facial rejuvenation procedures

Facial rejuvenation is extremely popular — and for good reason. A few simple tweaks here and there can completely transform your face. Most procedures are minimally invasive too, which means many of them can be performed at the same time, giving you enhanced results.

Let’s take a look at some of the most common facial rejuvenation procedures that can be done at the same time as eyelid surgery.

Facelifts

As we age, the skin around our jawline begins to loosen and sag. As a result, deeper smile lines and eye folds start to develop. While these aren’t a bad thing to have, many people feel as though they look older than they feel or don’t feel as confident in their appearance any more.

A facelift is a great procedure to combine with eyelid surgery because it targets your whole face and therefore enhances the results of your eyelid surgery by creating a youthful overall result.

The most common type of facelift is a SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). This is where an incision is made around your ear and the skin is lifted and tightened. Muscle and tissue can also be removed at this point.

Dermal fillers

If you don’t want to combine your surgery with more surgical procedures, you can combine it with non-surgical face rejuvenation procedures, such as dermal fillers. These can be injected into your areas of concern, such as the lines around your cheeks, your eye area and your lips.

The dermal filler injected fills out the area and plumps the skin back up. With the support of your surgeon, you can choose how much filler will give you the best results for your face.

Being such a simple procedure makes dermal fillers ideal for combining with eyelid surgery. While they’re not a permanent solution, they can last up to nine months and are simple enough to get topped back up once their results fade.

Botox injections

Botox injections are made of a type of toxin that is injected into the skin to prevent certain muscles from moving. Again, Botox injections aren’t permanent but can be used in different areas of the face to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Many people like to combine Botox injections with eyelid surgery because it’s a non-invasive procedure that provides quick results. They can also be used on the forehead, supporting the results of your eyelid surgery.