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Blepharoplasty

Everything You Need to Know – And More – About Eyelid Surgery
Drooping upper eyelids and the puffy bags below the eyes, can age you beyond your years, as well as give you a look of tiredness. An eyelid lift – also known as blepharoplasty – removes excess fat from the upper and lower eyelids (excess skin and muscle may also be eliminated). Easily combined with a Facelift, Brow Lift or Laser Skin Resurfacing, eyelid surgery can give you a more youthful look.

How a Blepharoplasty Achieves Eyelid Rejuvenation
Eyelid surgery is usually a 1 to 3 hour procedure performed under intravenous sedation with local anesthesia. To minimize scarring, incisions are made along the natural lines of your eyelids; some lower eyelid surgery can even be performed from the inside, so that scars are hidden. Eyelid rejuvenation ultimately results in eyes that are noticeably bigger and brighter, surrounded by smoother, more youthful looking skin. Prior to any cosmetic surgery procedure, be sure to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions on taking medications and vitamins, eating, drinking and stopping smoking.

What To Expect After Your Eyelid Lift
Your eyelids may feel tight and sore as the anesthesia wears off; pain medication can help minimize any discomfort. You are encouraged to use a cold compress and to keep your head elevated to help reduce swelling and bruising. After a few days, swelling should subside and the stitches will be removed. Makeup can be worn to cover any remaining bruises. You will be instructed on how to properly cleanse your eyes and how eye drops can relieve dry, itchy or burning eyes. You might experience greater sensitivity to light and a mild blurring of your vision for several weeks. You are instructed to wear sunglasses and a special sunblock when you are outside, as well as are advised to not wear contact lenses for approximately 10 days. Please be advised that although you should be free to return to work in 7 to 10 days, your activities should be kept to a minimum for at least the first 5 days; avoid strenuous activities for at least 3 weeks. Scars should fade to a thin, nearly invisible line after a few months.

 

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