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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

In lower eyelid surgery, the incision can be made internally (transconjunctival) or externally through the skin. The decision regarding which approach is best for you will be determined by the amount of skin that is present in the lower eyelid. The internal approach leaves no external incision line while the external incision is placed just below the eyelid margin to disguise its appearance. Recovery times are similar to upper eyelid surgery.

Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty

In upper eyelid surgery, an incision is made externally in the upper eyelid crease to remove excess eyelid skin and fat. The original incision is then closed with fine, dissolvable sutures. Because the incisions are made in the eyelids’ natural contours, they are barely visible and fade with time. There is a mild amount of bruising and swelling following surgery, but this is usually gone within seven days. Patients can typically resume work within three days after the procedure.

Endoscopic Forehead Lift

A forehead lift is an option if you have a sagging brow or deep furrows between the eyes. This procedure is frequently performed in association with an upper eyelid blepharoplasty to elevate the eyebrows and reduce the amount of skin that needs to be removed from the upper eyelids. Several small incisions are made behind the hairline and an endoscope (small camera) is used for visualization to remove the muscles that produce the frown lines and reposition the eyebrows at a higher level.

Collagen Injections (HA fillers)

With aging, the skin loses elasticity. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a building block of the skin that holds water and provides the skin with fullness and tone. HA is used rather than collagen for a longer-lasting result and less potential for an allergic reaction.

BOTOX®

Active wrinkles or creases develop from making the same facial expression thousands of times. These lines are called lines of”facial expression” and are typically located at the outer eyelid area (crow’s feet) and in the forehead (frown lines).

BOTOX® works by temporarily paralyzing the muscle groups that cause these lines to develop. It is best used to prevent the formation of expression lines before they become present at rest. To minimize treatment discomfort, BOTOX® injections are performed with the smallest needle possible. Benefits begin about four days after treatment and last an average of four months.

LATISSE®

LATISSE® solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Eyelash hypotrichosis is another name for having inadequate or not enough eyelashes and LATISSE® is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment.

ZO SKIN HEALTH – OBAGI

ZO SKIN HEALTH is a specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, markets and sells, and is a leading provider of proprietary topical aesthetic and therapeutic prescription-strength skin care systems in the physician-dispense market. The systems are designed to prevent and improve the most common and visible skin disorders in adult skin.

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Serving Our Community

Minnesota Eye Consultants is proud to offer patients convenient access to eye care across the Twin Cities. We have 5 locations, each with an onsite ambulatory surgery center (ASC).

11091 Ulysses St NE
Clinic: Suite 300
ASC: Suite 400
Blaine, Minnesota 55434

Important Notice for Our Patients:
Please be aware that there is significant construction near our Blaine office. Highway 65 is closed in both directions north of our office and is down to one lane south of the office. We recommend allocating extra time for your journey to ensure you arrive on time for your appointment. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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12501 Whitewater Drive (East Building)
Suite 310
Minnetonka, MN 55343
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10709 Wayzata Blvd
ASC: Suite 100
Laser Procedures: Suite 120
Clinic: Suite 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
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9801 Dupont Ave S
ASC: Suite 100
Laser Procedures: Suite 120
Clinic: Suite 200
Bloomington, MN 55431
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7125 Tamarack Rd
Clinic: Suite 100
ASC: Suite 200
Laser Procedures: Suite 250
Woodbury, MN 55125
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