Eyelid Surgery

What To Expect After Eyelid Surgery

Posted on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) in Amman, Jordan

Eyelid surgery is a common cosmetic procedure that improves the appearance of aging, tired-looking eyes. For some patients, the procedure also restores vision impaired by loose, sagging eyelid skin. If you are considering eyelid surgery, you are probably curious about what to expect during the recovery period. Although every patient recovers slightly differently, there are some universal aftereffects and a general recovery timeline. Read on as Dr. Mohammed Alghoul shares an overview of what happens after eyelid surgery.

5 Questions to ask your doctor about Eyelid Surgery

Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

If you are thinking about undergoing cosmetic eyelid surgery in Chicago, here are the FIVE questions that you need to ask your surgeon. Are there non-surgical treatments that can achieve the same results? The answer is usually YES, but you may not get the full improvement that you desire and/or the results could be temporary. A perfect example is using dermal fillers to rejuvenate the area around the eyes. It is worthwhile to have this discussion with your plastic surgeon and see if non-surgical treatment can be a good option for you. The results can be remarkable especially in individuals… Continue Reading →

Can Eyelid Surgery be Covered by Insurance?

Posted on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

Eyelid surgery in Chicago is one of the most popular facial rejuvenation procedures performed today. During the procedure, wrinkles and fine lines on the upper and lower eyelids are smoothed out while loose, heavy skin is removed. The result is a softer and youthful appearance. When performed for cosmetic reasons, upper eyelid surgery cannot be covered by medical insurance. However, if the procedure is deemed medically necessary, it can be covered by insurance. Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammed Alghoul explains more in this blog post.

When Is Eyelid Surgery Medically Necessary?

Posted on Friday, September 9th, 2016 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

Dr. Mohammed Alghoul is a renowned plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in eyelid surgery. Although the facial rejuvenation procedure is popular for removing excess, drooping skin on the eyelids and thus restoring a bright and youthful appearance to the eyes and overall facial appearance, it is also used for medical reasons. In this blog post, Dr. Alghoul discusses when eyelid surgery is considered to be a medical necessity.

Men- Is eyelid surgery for you?

Posted on Thursday, June 16th, 2016 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul
Male Eyelid Surgery Chicago

The most recent cosmetic surgery procedures statistics published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons showed that the number of men undergoing a cosmetic procedure is actually on the rise. Despite that, there are definitely less men pursuing eyelid surgery compared to women, and this could be explained by several reasons, but the ones I hear frequently are fear of down time and changing the eye appearance. Men who pursue eyelid surgery are two types, those who wait until the upper lid skin is so saggy that it droops over their eyes and as a result obstructs their vision. In… Continue Reading →

Why Eyelid Surgery Is on the Rise

Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2016 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

The number of eyelid surgeries performed around the world has been steadily on the rise, according to the latest statistics from the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. It’s a trend that Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. Mohammed Alghoul has seen firsthand. In this blog post, Dr. Alghoul shares why more people are pursuing eyelid surgery.

Who is a candidate for cosmetic eyelid surgery?

Posted on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 by Dr. Mohammed Alghoul

You can usually tell someone’s age from his or her eyes. We all start noticing changes in our eyes in the mid thirties. This is when the crow’s feet appear, the upper lid skin starts slightly hanging over the crease, the lower lid fat starts bulging and the area between the lower lid and the upper cheek starts hollowing. These changes, although subtle, they progress as we get older. Obviously we don’t all age the same way or to the same degree. For example, those of us who are blessed with nice cheekbones maintain a more youthful look of their… Continue Reading →