Some Benefits of Cosmetic Eyelids Surgery

I have observed over the years that cosmetic eyelid surgery opens the eyes by creating better symmetry of the eyelids and thereby draws attention to the individual's inherently "beautiful eyes." Some patients are concerned that if the eyelid surgery is performed the lower face will appear disharmonious and, therefore, a face and neck lift are necessary. In my experience, cosmetic eyelid surgery serves to "open" the eyes without creating any such incongrous appearance between the upper and lower face and need for a face and neck lift. Of course, such surgery may be performed at the patient's discretion.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery

Joseph A. Mauriello, Jr. MD, a Red Bank, New Jersey, board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeon, has been performing the small incision technique, that is really customized eyelid surgery since 1998. He has been performing reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery since 1983. His technique elevates the upper cheek and blends the eyelid skin-cheek interface, removes the bags, and maintains and, if necessary, restores the individual's youthful eyelid shape

“Everyone has their own unique eyeprint,” he says. “Eyelid surgery should restore the original shape of the eye to what it was when the patient was younger. Dr. Mauriello feels that the cosmetic aspect of eyelid surgery is ideal for him because it also needs to focus on preserving and enhancing eye function. He has penned a consumer’s guide to cosmetic eyelid surgery, called Beautiful Eyes (iuniverse.com) that recently went into its second printing. “The key to beautiful faces is really beautiful eyes,” says Dr. Mauriello.

Presently, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmolgy at UMD-NJ Medical School (Newark, NJ), Dr. Mauriello was Director of Oculoplastic Sugery at UMD-NJ Medical School from 1983 to 1998.
He presently performs surgery at St. Barnabas-ACSC (Livingston, NJ), Overlook Hospital (Summit, NJ), Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center (Manalapan, NJ), Central Jersey Surgery Center (Eatontown, NJ) and Seashore Surgical Center (Bricktown, NJ).

For additional information and especially to learn about ophthalmic (oculofacial) plastic and reconstructive surgery, visit his website at: eyelidmd.net.