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Beth Collins, M.D.
2614 Boston Post Road
Willow Hall, Suite 16C
Guilford, CT 06437
Phone: (203) 689-5295
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Beth Collins, M.D.
55 Willow Street
Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: (860) 572-6868
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Eyelid Surgery in Mystic, CT
Eyelid surgery is performed on eyes that are marked with drooping upper eyelids or puffy bags below the eyes. The procedure can also be referred to as blepharoplasty, or the eyelid lift. By reviving the area around the eyes, eyelid surgery performed in Guilford and Mystic by Dr. Beth Collins helps people from New Haven to New London, Connecticut, transform their appearance.
Contact Dr. Collins at our Guilford location at (203) 689-5295 or Mystic location at (860) 572-6868 or request a consultation online to learn more about how eyelid surgery can help improve your appearance.
Eyelid Surgery
Before & After Photos
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Before & After
Case: 1 of 8
Men often have excess skin in their upper eyelids that may present a cosmetic problem, or even an impediment to upper visual fields as was the case with this handsome gentleman. A simple upper lid blepharoplasty restored his vision while improving his appearance significantly. We think he looks a little like Cary Grant now %ED%A0%BD Read More
Eyelid Rejuvenation
Case: 2 of 8
This beautiful lady felt as if her eyes were not telling the true story about how she felt. She complained that people always told her she "looked tired" when she wasn't. Dr. Collins performed an endoscopic brow lift with an upper and lower lid blepharoplasty to fix her hooded upper lid and bags under her eyes. Along with this procedure, she... Read More
Before & After
Case: 3 of 8
We love to see our happy patients return years after their treatments. In this case, our beautiful patient had a lower lid blepharoplasty and lower face and neck lift three years ago. She tells us that this was life changing for her. As you can see, she has. very natural looking rejuvenation. She looks fresher and prettier. We think she is go... Read More
Before & After
Case: 4 of 8
They say that plastic surgery should whisper, not shout. We believe that this is a triumphant whisper!! This female patient chose to undergo surgery encompassing a deep plane facelift, endoscopic brow lift, and upper blepharoplasty. Since her surgery she has been having photofacials at Results Medical Spa. Her primary motivat... Read More
Total facial rejuvenation
Case: 5 of 8
This patient had an endoscopic brow lift, upper and lower lid blepharoplasty, lower face and neck lift, upper lip lift and fat grafting to her face for full face rejuvenation. Following her surgery, she began a series of photo facials to correct pigment problems that had accumulated over the years through sun exposure. This process is ongoing... Read More
Before & After
Case: 6 of 8
The above patient sought out a Facelift in Guilford to rejuvenate their facial appearance. Initially bothered by the signs of aging, including loose facial skin and sagging eyebrows, the decision was made to proceed with elective medical procedures. Specifically, a deep plane facelift, an endoscopic brow lift, and an upper lid blepharoplasty... Read More
Before & After
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This lovely patient presented for what she said was her "one last time" to tighten everything up and let herself look the way she feels inside. Is there an age that is too old to do a facelift? Not really....as long as you are healthy and can have anesthesia for a few hours, you can be cleared by anesthesia to have the surgery. Th... Read More
Lower lid blepharoplasty
Case: 8 of 8
Lower lid blepharoplasty is a surgery that can be done under local or general anesthesia to smooth the lower eyelid bags that can lead to an appearance of "looking tired" and old. Skin can be smoothed, fat bulges can be removed and dark circles can be minimized. This is a very common procedure in men and with a short procedure can have large... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Who Should Get Eyelid Surgery?
In most cases, individuals who seek eyelid surgery have conditions such as
- Droopy, baggy eyelids
- Puffy bags below
- Stretched, loose eyelid skin
The eyelid skin has often times stretched thin because of the drooping. Those who want to eliminate crow’s feet or the dark circles under their eyes should, however, look to procedures like the brow lift or BOTOX® Cosmetic, as eyelid surgery does not treat these conditions.
What Does Eyelid Surgery Do?
Prior to surgery, you may need to arrange a medical evaluation and vision test in order to confirm that you are a good candidate for eyelid surgery. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis, usually with local anesthesia to numb the area around the eyes.
Your surgeon will make incisions along the natural lines of your eyelids: in the creases of the upper eyelids and below the lashes in the lower eyelids. Next, she will separate the skin from the underlying tissue and muscles, then remove or reposition the fat, and trim the sagging skin. The incisions are then closed with fine sutures.
Depending on your anatomy and needs for surgery, your surgeon may use the transconjunctival technique in which an incision is made in the lower lid. In these cases, no skin and only a conservative amount of fat is removed.
Beth Collins, M.D.
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After Eyelid Surgery: What Should I Expect?
For the first days after surgery it is important that you follow Dr. Collins’ postoperative instructions. She may advise you to keep your head elevated, use cold compresses to reduce swelling and bruising, and avoid wearing contacts for about two weeks. Recovery from eyelid surgery is estimated at about 10 days.
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Learn MoreFor more information about eyelid surgery, please request a consultation at our Guilford and Mystic, Connecticut, plastic surgery offices at our Guilford location at (203) 689-5295 or Mystic location at (860) 572-6868 . Our office is conveniently located to serve residents throughout the New Haven County, including East Haven and Madison.
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Important Reminders
- Dr. Collins does not accept insurance.
- There is a $150 consultation fee for surgical and injectable procedures with Dr. Collins.
- The consultation fee is waived for injectable treatments if the procedure is performed on the day of your consultation.
- There is a $50 consultation fee for consultations with our RNs.
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