Blepharoplasty San Diego

Cosmetic eyelid surgery in San Diego is one of the most frequent aesthetic surgeries performed. Relieving some of the heaviness of the upper and lower eyelids can make the eyes look more refreshed, younger and feel better as well. A common concern for patients seeking blepharoplasty in San Diego is unnatural or visible scarring. The good news is that eyelid skin is very forgiving and incisions can frequently be camouflaged into the eyelid crease and crows feet. It takes a full 12 months for scars to fully mature, flatten and soften. The following videos are techniques Dr. Kolstad recommends for his patients […]

CAN I GO HOME AFTER SURGERY?You may go home after surgery as long as you have someone to observe you for a 24 hour period. All patients are required to stay within 30 minutes of the office on the night of Surgery. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECOVER?Most people take about 10 days off of work to recover. By the seventh day, all sutures and steri-strips have been removed, the majority of the swelling has resolved and any residual bruising can be camouflaged with make-up. IS THERE PAIN AFTER SURGERY?Many of our patients do not complain of significant discomfort, with the […]

Your eyes are one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Prominent bags under they eyelids can be congenital making the appearance noticeable at a very young age. It is not uncommon for people to display signs of orbital fat prolapse In their early 20s. Injectable fillers like Restylane can be placed into to tear trough to help camouflage the fat by adding volume. Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is the only permanent solution to this problem area. If the only feature being addressed is prominent fat prolapse, the excess fat can be removed from inside of the […]

The effects of the time and gravity around the eyes are frequently the most noticeable signs of aging in the face. Your eyes are where people look when they interact with you. Heavy eyelids may make you look tired even after a good nights sleep. In the upper eyelid there are three separate processes all occurring simultaneously leading to a tired, fatigued appearance. 1) The upper eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on the body. Over time the pull of gravity causes this very thin skin to stretch and accumulate unwanted excess. This process first leads a blunted, ill-defined crease above […]

Do you find that people keep assuming you are tired and fatigued even though you actually feel well rested? Do your eyelids feel heavy towards the end of the day? Are the frown lines between your eyebrows getting too deep? This is a complaint that we hear from many of our patients beginning in their late 30s and early 40s. NOT READY FOR SURGERY?Not everyone seeking younger appearing eyes needs surgery. Injectables can frequently be placed around the eyes to camouflage fat prolapse. Resurfacing peels and lasers can help tighten excess skin. And BOTOX® Cosmetic can be used elevate the brow. 1) […]

An eyelid lift can improve the fatigued and heavy-eyed look common to aging. Recovery from cosmetic eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is relatively quick without significant discomfort or pain. In most cases the sutures are removed 3 days after surgery and people are back to work in a week. There will be swelling and bruising around the eyelids for a short period of time, typically about 7 – 10 days. Swelling and bruising will subside naturally as your body continues to heal. It may take several weeks for all of the swelling to be completely resorbed from the eyelids. AFTER EYELID SURGERYImmediately after the […]

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Patients: Why do I have bags under my eyes? What is a good way to treat dark circles under my eyes? How do I remove dark circles under eyes? Are there nonsurgical treatments for under eye bags? Do I need surgery to fix dark circles under my eyes? Dr. Kolstad’s Philosophy On Volume Loss And Dark Circles Under The EyesIf you have tired eyes you are not alone.  A fatigued, haggard appearance is frequently cause by tired looking lower eyelids. This is a common complaint regardless of age. There are no exercises, diets or activities that fix lower eyelid bags. Dark circles under the […]