Eyelid Surgery

Blepharoplasty

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) is performed to brighten the eyes by removing excess skin, muscle, and bulging fat pads that can give a tired, heavy look to the entire face. You might consider undergoing Eyelid Surgery if you have developed sagging of your upper eyelids and bagging under your eyes. You may also consider Eyelid Surgery if you are having vision problems due to drooping of the upper lids.

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Types of Eyelid Surgery

The Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty procedures are commonly performed together. They are also commonly performed with some form of brow elevation procedure. Often, this does not have to be a full Open Brow Lift but rather a limited lateral Brow Elevation that is easily added to the Upper Blepharoplasty procedure, and often performed through the same incision.

  • Upper Blepharoplasty removes excess skin and a small strip of muscle in the upper lid. It also commonly addresses laxity in the muscle (levator) which elevates the upper lid and can become stretched with aging.

  • Lower Blepharoplasty removes excess lower eyelid skin and the bulging fat pads that can give a tired, heavy look to the entire upper face. In addition, the deep groove underneath the lower eyelid bags (tear trough deformity) can be softened and filled out to give a softer and younger-looking transition from the lower eyelids to the cheeks.

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Surgery & Recovery

All Eyelid Procedures are performed in our Surgery Center under IV Sedation only, without the need for General Anesthesia. The different procedures usually take from 45 minutes to an hour. You will be able to wash your hair after 48 hours and your sutures will be removed in 5 to 6 days. You will experience a maximum amount of swelling on the first postoperative day. Thereafter, you should wait at least 2 to 3 more days before resuming light activities. Heavy exertion, straining, and bending over should be avoided for the first week. Wait at least 10 to 14 days before resuming your normal exercise routine.