Eyelash lifts have become increasingly popular as a way to enhance natural eyelashes. This article explores eyelash lifts, particularly focusing on options available in Richmond, VA, including costs, benefits, and aftercare. We will also delve into blepharoplasty, a surgical procedure addressing eyelid concerns, offered by professionals in the Richmond area.
A lash lift and tint treatment involves two separate processes, both designed to give you beautiful, fluttery eyelashes for weeks. A lash lift mimics the effect of an eyelash curler, making your lashes bend upwards, leaving them looking longer, and your eyes more open and bright. The lash tint that follows will enhance the natural color of your eyelashes and sees semi-permanent dye applied directly to your lashes to create a darker, fuller appearance. The process takes around 1 hour and costs approximately $20.
A lash lift and tint typically lasts for 6-8 weeks.
At least 48 hours before you have your lash lift and tint, your technician should conduct a patch test on your skin to see if you’re allergic to any of the ingredients being used. If all goes well, your appointment can go ahead, and will begin with the technician cleansing your eyelids and lashes. Then, using a mini curling tool, your technician will shape your natural lashes before beginning the tinting process. They’ll prepare the dye solution, apply it to your lashes and leave it for a few minutes to achieve the desired color. They’ll then wipe away any remaining solution, leaving you with volumised, lashes.
Although the processes are considered relatively safe, you should always be sure to book your treatment with an experienced, certified eyelash technician (inexperienced therapists may over-process and damage your lashes). You should also always have a pre-appointment patch test to ensure you’re not allergic to any of the chemicals in the solutions being used. Allergic reactions could include a burning sensation, irritation or hair loss.
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At-home lift and tint kits are available, but we recommend booking in with a professional to avoid damaging your eyelashes.
You should expect to pay between $20 and $130 for a lash lift and tint in Virginia Beach.
Often, the eyes are the first facial feature noticed when meeting a new person. The eyes provide us with a powerful means of expression, allowing us to communicate a wealth of emotion and feeling. The ageing eyelids can convey a tired, sad, or stressed appearance. Eyelid surgery, otherwise known as blepharoplasty, can rejuvenate the areas around the eyes, reverse common signs of the natural aging process, and provide a rested, more youthful look.
In addition to the cosmetic benefits, patients often report feeling an increased sense of self-esteem after their blepharoplasty procedure. Changes in eyelid appearance are one of the earliest signs of facial aging that typically begin in the late thirties and then progress over time. Loss of eyelid tone or “snap”, resulting in drooping of the lower eyelid and increased show of the soft tissues that are normally hidden by the eyelid. The net result of these changes is a sad or tired appearance of the eyelids. Because the of role that the eyes play in our personal interactions, surgical rejuvenation of the eyelids can convey an overall more youthful appearance to the entire face.
Ideal candidates for eyelid surgery include healthy men and women who have heavy, drooping eyelids, excessive wrinkling, or bags and swollen areas around the eyes. Patients who suffer from these conditions may not be eligible for eyelid surgery or may require the need for additional precautions to minimize issues postoperatively. Smoking can compromise blepharoplasty results.
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During your initial consultation, you will have the opportunity to convey your eyelid concerns and the outcomes you hope to achieve. You will undergo a comprehensive review of your medical history, including any underlying ophthalmologic conditions, such as dry eyes or glaucoma. After a thorough examination of your eyelids, their supporting structures, and brows, your surgeon will provide a customized surgical plan to address your eyelid concerns. A successful blepharoplasty treatment relies on each patient maintaining realistic surgical expectations as well as clear doctor-patient communication with our plastic surgeons.
There are three main types of eyelid surgery: upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or double eyelid. Some patients may also choose to combine upper and lower eyelid surgery. The type of surgery selected for your personalized blepharoplasty treatment plan will be based upon your physical exam, your medical history, your cosmetic goals, and any vision impairment you may experience due to sagging eyelids.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasties remove excess loose skin of the upper eyelid. As a result, the overall eyelid tone tightens and wrinkles and fine lines diminish in appearance. During this procedure, an incision is designed that is hidden in one of the eyelid creases. The amount of skin to be excised is measured so that enough excess tissue is removed to achieve a more youthful appearance. Once extra skin and some of the muscle immediately deep to the eyelid skin is removed, some of the pockets of bulging eyelid fat can be thinned or removed. The fat is removed progressively to avoid hollowing out the eyelid area, resulting in an overdone look. Upper eyelid surgery may be performed to address cosmetic concerns or to elevate eyelids that may sag or droop into the patient’s field of vision. For patients who choose upper eyelid surgery to restore eyesight, the eyelid is lifted to improve functionality and prevent any obstruction.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasties are intricate procedures that correct a number of age-related deformities of the lower lids. In most cases, an incision is made immediately below the margin of the eyelashes. A flap of skin and muscle is elevated to expose the structure that holds the fat pockets of the lower orbit in place. Frequently, this structure is released to expose the fat pockets. These fat pockets can be used to fill in areas of the cheek that have lost youthful volume, in particular the tear trough areas. Excess fat that is not used is then removed. The skin and muscle flap can be used as a sling that is suspended at the outer corner of the eyelid to correct laxity in the structural support of the eyelid. The sling of skin and muscle not only provides improvement of lower eyelid appearance and tone but conveys a mini cheek lift for an overall more youthful appearance.
Double eyelid surgery, sometimes referred to as “Asian blepharoplasty,” is a customized version of upper blepharoplasty designed to create a defined crease or “double eyelid” more commonly seen in women and men of other ethnicities. This procedure can give patients a more alert look with eyes that appear to be opened wider. Excess fat or puffiness can also be addressed with double eyelid surgery.
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All eyelid surgeries are performed at either Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital’s Ambulatory Surgical Center or at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital Forest Campus by one of Richmond Aesthetic Surgery’s experienced plastic surgeons. Blepharoplasty is considered an outpatient procedure, and patients are typically put under deep sedation or general anesthesia. It is not uncommon for blepharoplasties to be performed with other facial rejuvenation procedures.
Patients should expect some moderate swelling after eyelid surgery, and surgeons often recommend eye drops to lubricate the eye during this time. To expedite the healing process, you should keep your head elevated as often as possible. A cool compress can also be used to further reduce any swelling. Any post-operative pain can be easily managed with oral medication. Within 2-3 days, most blepharoplasty patients return to their normal daily activities, though some patients prefer to wait about a week before returning to work while their bodies continue to heal. Sutures are typically removed 5-7 days after surgery. After 6-12 weeks, depending on the speed of your body’s natural healing process, you can begin to fully enjoy your new youthful and revitalized appearance.
It’s recommended that you don’t wear contacts for at least two weeks after surgery.
Since each eyelid surgery is customized, there is no fixed cost for the procedure. However, the average price of a cosmetic eyelid surgery at Richmond Aesthetic Surgery ranges between $6,000-$12,000. At the end of your preliminary consultation, your surgeon can tell you the cost of your custom-tailored eyelid surgery, including any associated fees. Sometimes your health insurance may cover the upper eyelid portion if the heavy skin is blocking your vision and is confirmed by visual field testing.
Atelier Cosmetic Tattooing, located at 3343 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221, offers microblading services. Savannah Sheely, a Tattoo Specialist, graduated from Virginia Institute of Permanent Makeup in 2017. She's trained and licensed in CPR, Blood Borne Pathogen, and cosmetic tattooing, specializing in airy natural powder brows, bold ombre brows, natural microblading, and lip blush tattooing. After graduating from cosmetic tattooing school, she was still eager to learn more. She took an ombre brow technique course with Advanced Microblading Academy. A few months later she took another ombre brow course with Brow Daddy. After that, she learned how to do lip blush tattooing through Shay Danielle lip course.
When considering any cosmetic procedure, it is essential to select a qualified and experienced professional. In Richmond, VA, several options are available for both eyelash lifts and blepharoplasty.
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