Blepharoplasty
Eyelift Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid Surgery, also known as blepharoplasty is a common cosmetic procedure for both men and women. A blepharoplasty is performed to correct loose skin, pouching, and sagging around the eyes as well as for removing fatty deposits which can cause the bags under the eyes. A blepharoplasty will remove some but not all of the fine wrinkles around the eyes. It is not unusual to combine a blepharoplasty with a skin resurfacing procedure to help remove most of the wrinkles. Eyelid surgery can be done to either the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or all four lids. It is also frequently combined with other facial cosmetic procedures such as a facelift or brow lift.
The basic blepharoplasty procedure involves the undermining of the skin and removal of excess fat, muscle and skin from the eyelid. The incisions are typically placed in the natural creases of the eyelids and are usually quite inconspicuous. If there is excess skin, muscle and fat of the lower eyelid then the incision is usually placed just below the lower eyelid lash line. This allows for precise removal of skin and muscle as well as contouring of the fatty deposits which cause the puffiness. If there is only excess fat of the lower eyelid then you may be a candidate for a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. This incision would be placed on the inside surface of the lid. This avoids an external scar. At the time of your consultation this possibility will be discussed.
Sutures are typically removed after 5 - 7 days. There will typically be some degree of swelling and bruising following surgery. Usually cool compresses are applied following the procedure to decrease the amount of swelling.
Location: Office or Outpatient Surgical Procedure
Anesthesia: Straight local anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation (twilight) or general anesthesia
Length Of Surgery: One to Two hours depending upon the extent of the surgery
Location Of Incision: In the natural creases of the eyelids or transconjunctival for the lower lid
Recovery: Usually ready to return to work in 7 - 10 days
