Blepharoplasty
What is eyelid surgery
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both. It gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert.
Treatable conditions:
Upper eyelid surgery can remove excess fatty deposits that appear as puffiness in the upper eyelids.
Loose or sagging skin that creates folds or disturbs the natural contour of the upper eyelid, sometimes impairing vision, can be treated by eyelid lift surgery.
Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can remove excess skin and fine wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
Bags under the eyes can be corrected by blepharoplasty.
Lower eyelid surgery can correct droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye).
Is it right for me?
Eyelid surgery is typically performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles and have realistic goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area.
Good candidates for cosmetic eyelid surgery are:
Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
Non-smokers
Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for blepharoplasty
Individuals without serious eye conditions
You must tell your doctor if you have any of these medical conditions:
Eye disease such as glaucoma, dry eye or a detached retina
Thyroid disorders such as Graves’ disease and under or overactive thyroid
Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or other circulatory disorders or diabetes
Where is it performed?
Eyelid is performed on an out-patient basis, at a nearby fully accredited outpatient surgery center.
Anesthesia and Medication
This procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation.
Recovery
Most patients recover well enough to return to the work and most normal activities, including vigorous exercise, within 7 to 10 days.