Upper Eyelid Surgery

The most common problem with the upper eyelid is excess skin that droops and hangs over the eyes. Not only does this look unappealing, but it may also obstruct vision for a patient.

For upper eyelid surgery, an incision is positioned tactfully along the natural crease of the upper eyelid, so scarring is practically unnoticeable. It is through these carefully placed incisions that any extra skin and bulging fat can be trimmed.

Modern surgical techniques remove less skin and fat from the upper eyelids to avoid causing incomplete eyelid closure and dry eye symptoms – and an unnatural, wide-eyed look.

Lower Eyelid Surgery

Lower eyelid procedures have incisions located either in the natural lines of the eyelid or within the inside of the eyelid itself. Incisions located within the eyelid do not produce any visible scarring but can remove excess skin. Fat and skin are removed using small incisions. The incision is closed using very fine sutures for minimal scarring.

Lower eyelid blepharoplasty can drastically reduce the puffiness and bags in the lower lids that can give a person a tired, worn appearance. This procedure is performed on both women and men to create a look of well-being, youth, and vitality.

Recovery From Blepharoplasty Surgery

For the first few days, some swelling and bruising is likely, which will further puff the eyelids. The first few days should be spent with the head elevated and cold compresses applied to the eyes. Stitches are removed after the first week, and bruising should go down in that time, as well. Most patients return to work within 7 days although some swelling may persist for one to three weeks. Normal activities may be resumed in a week to ten days, though caution should be taken not to strain the eyes or do heavy lifting. Concealing makeup may be applied at this time if desired.