BEAUTIFUL EYES: A REAL TREASURE
Poets over the ages have devoted much attention to the eyes, comparing them to jewels and calling them windows to the soul. What is it exactly about the eyes which creates such a positive reaction, making other people feel friendly and at ease? Surprisingly, this magical power does not come solely from the eye itself, which by its nature is beautiful. Rather, the eye's appeal comes from the setting in which the jewels are placed, the eyelids.

HOW EYES LOSE THEIR BEAUTY

When heredity, in combination with sun exposure, poor nutrition or lack of rest, causes a deterioration of the surrounding eyelids, the eyes begin to lose their potential to look beautiful.

On the upper eyelid, the skin hangs and shows excess wrinkling, often accompanied by a fullness and bulging due to an accumulation of underlying fat When this occurs, women frequently have difficulty applying makeup. In some cases, hanging skin can impair peripheral vision.

The lower eyelids also show excess and wrinkled skin with or without underlying bulging fat, giving the look of "bags".

BEFORE	AFTER

RESTORING BEAUTY TO EYES

Dr. Capriotti at Capriiotti Cosmetic Surgery is pleased to offer the most advanced technique to enhance and restore your beautiful eyes: laser blepharoplasty. "Blepharoplasty" simply means "eyelid-shaping." In the standard blepharoplasty, the surgeon uses a scalpel knife to cut the skin. Instead of the scalpel, Dr. Capriotti uses the laser to perform the safest most efficient eyelid surgery. When used alone or in combination with an Eyelid Chemical or Laser Peel --this procedure can provide a "new look" to your eyes in a remarkably short time.

THE LASER ADVANTAGE

Dr. Capriotti is one of the few surgeons employing advanced laser technology for blepharoplasty. In the hands of a highly skilled surgeon such as Dr. Capriotti, the laser functions as a "knifeless scalpel," causing far less discomfort and a shorter recovery period than with the conventional blepharoplasty. The most serious complication associated with conventional blepharoplasty -- blindness due to post-operative hemorrhage -- is virtually eliminated with laser blepharoplasty. In addition to that crucial factor is another important benefit: less bleeding during surgery, less post-operative bruising and swelling, and a shorter more pleasant recovery time. The laser also seals nerve endings as it cuts, so there is virtually no post- operative pain following laser blepharoplasty. The laser also sterilizes as it cuts, which significantly reduces the possibility of post-operative infection.

AFTER LASER BLEPHAROPLASTY

Recovery from laser blepharoplasty is simple and painless. For the first two days, you should rest at home, but may walk around, eat, watch television, etc. For the following week, you may want to wear dark glasses and/or makeup as camouflage. Within approximately ten days, healing is complete. You and your eyes look beautiful!

Laser Blepharoplasty is a part of a full array of cosmetic surgical procedures available at the center. Costs vary depending upon the extent of the surgery and areas treated. Fees for elective surgery are usually paid prior to surgery. In general, cosmetic surgery is considered elective and is not covered by most insurance plans unless the primary reason for surgery is to improve function. To be sure, contact your insurance company before surgery.